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Campaign Updates 1. Walk Against Warming The first batch of Walk Against Warming Stickers have been printed. Don’t let your bicycle (or bumper bar) be seen without one! Pick them up from the office. 2. Molonglo Valley ACT government is planning to develop 3 areas (2 residential, 1 broadacre) in Molonglo Valley. The Conservation Council supports plans to develop burnt pine plantations and degraded agricultural land and provide housing in a relatively central location but are greatly concerned by proposal to extend development further into MV, into the grassy woodlands.
We are supporting plans to developed east Molonglo with dwellings for 55,000 people but do not support residential developments further into the valley (central Molonglo). There is more information about our campaign on our website www.consact.org.au if you share our concerns then we encourage you to write to your MLAs. 4. Planning The public is invited to comment on the draft restructured Territory Plan comments close 1 June 2007. The intention of the restructure is for the changes to the plan to be policy neutral with the changes intended to align the structure of the Plan to reflect changes in the new planning legislation to enhance its usability. Events 1. Conservation Council QGM forum to discuss Bushfire management
When: 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm Wednesday 23 May
Havelock House, Turner (crn Gould and Northbourne)
We will start with three speakers:
- Professor Mark Adams from the University of NSW and Bushfire CRC -bushfire fuel management
- Bruce Leaver from the ACT Bushfire Council - prescribed burning
- Michael Doherty CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems - plant responses to fire & community monitoring
2. ACTCOSS seminar getting your membership active
When: 9.30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday 24th May, 2007
A seminar that will explore innovative ideas on how to engage and motivate your membership to become more involved in their organisation. Participants will share information and strategies on how to better engage and motivate members to contribute to the effective running of their organisation. Info erin@actcoss.org.au
3. Bushfire in a Heating World Conference
When: 31st May, 1st June 2007 Sydney
Nature Conservation Council NSW
This is the sixth NCC bushfire conference, and it is well known and well respected in the field.
Bushfire in a Heating World will focus on changing bushfire management practices in the face of climate change. The Conference will explore the changing nature of fire, ecological responses, and management practices achieving best possible biodiversity outcomes.
www.nccnsw.org.au
4. HARD RAIN screening
As promised, CRANC are looking at rescheduling David Bradbury's documentary HARD RAIN at the Front Gallery again. Details to be advised shortly...
5. CRANC meets CANC (Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle)
A two-wheeled tour reminiscent of the 70s "Cycle against uranium" which ended up with hundreds of bikes and tents on the lawns of parliament house is being organised for August/September this year. See www.canc.org.au for full details.
Jobs 1. Cycling Advocate wanted Pedal Power is looking for a cycling advocate to carry out its work getting 'More Canberrans cycling, more often, for a better community'. If you have good people skills, excellent judgement and want to work with a good team of volunteers this could be for you. The work will be on a contract basis at a nominal 5.5 hours per week for approximately $11,600 per year. For more details go to www.pedalpower.org.au or contact Tony Shields 6262 5150 |
