There is a need for horticulturists and practitioners managing Myrtle Rust susceptible collections to collaborate, share ideas and workshop problems.
To address this the ANPC, UNSW and the BGANZ Collections and Records Management group (BCARM) are collaborating to co-ordinate a quarterly series of free, informal virtual get togethers.
This series is exclusively focused on practical aspects of managing and maintaining a conservation collection of Myrtle Rust susceptible species and has an open forum structure. It is open to any practitioners across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand managing collections impacted by Myrtle Rust including local council nurseries.
To see the presentations from previous sessions please visit ANPC’s website. https://www.anpc.asn.au/myrtle-rust-management-for-practitioners-open-series
Session 1 on 22 February 2024 focused on “Fundamentals of managing a Myrtle Rust sensitive collection“.
Session 2 on 16 May 2024 was about “Pest and Disease Control – Chemical Use and Permits”
Session 3 on 29 August 2024 was on “Monitoring and Collecting from Wild Populations of Myrtle Rust Susceptible Species“.
Session 4 on 5 December 2024 focused on “Local government enabling community-led recovery of Myrtle Rust impacted species”.
