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Event Location
Monkerai
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Event Description
The next event in our Private Land Conservation Matters is being held on a beautiful conservation property in Monkerai, where owners, Martin and Heather, have been diligently restoring and protecting the high conservation value vegetation since 1979. Bordering the Black Bulga Nature Reserve, Martin and Heather's 88Ha property boasts over 300 plant species (including rare and threatened flora such as Craven's Box and Scrub Turpentine), many rare and endangered animals (including koalas, owls and gliders), and forms an important link in a significant regional corridor.
Our hosts will take us on a meander through Gorge Dry Rainforest, regenerating ecotones and for the more adventurous, up gullies and ravines to explore the floristic diversity present on their property and past the regeneration works they have completed to date. We will be joined by local rainforest experts, Peter and Kim Gollan and invite you to join in a sharing of knowledge at this event.
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Event Outcomes
Number of Attendees
39
Number of Landowners
27
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
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Attendee Level of Knowledge before event (Average)
34
Attendee Level of Knowledge after event (Average)
57
Event Outcome
What Attendees Liked About the Event
🌿 Content & Learning
- Very informative presentations and discussions
- High-quality information, especially about rainforest species and seed propagation
- Practical insights, including plant identification in the field
- Learning from the host’s and participants’ knowledge
- Inspiring examples of what can be achieved in rainforest regeneration
🚶 Activities & Format
- Enjoyed the guided bushwalk through rainforest areas
- Liked the walk-and-talk format, with all plants labelled for easy ID
- Good balance of theory, practical application, and opportunities for networking
- Great discussions with like-minded people
👥 People & Atmosphere
- Enthusiastic presenters and participants
- Valuable networking opportunities with others working in rainforest regeneration
- Shared knowledge and experiences were appreciated
🌳 Site & Organisation
- Beautiful property and location
- Well-organised event with good provision of information, sustenance, and enthusiasm
What Attendees Want to Learn Next
🌱 Propagation & Plant ID
- More on plant identification and seed raising methods
- Different methods for seed germination
- How to deal with invasive species like privet
🔧 On-ground Strategies & Implementation
- Practical strategies for restoration on cleared land
- How to implement on-ground activities and community projects
- Methods to protect rainforest species and minimise the impact of invasive plants
- Establishing conservation agreements (CAs) on private land
- Continued learning on restoration strategies and community involvement
Other Comments & Suggestions
👍 Positive Feedback
- Wonderful location and excellent presenters
- Great balance of practical activities, theory, and networking
- No major suggestions for improvement from most attendees
💡 Suggestions for Improvement
- Use a microphone during group walks so everyone can hear discussions
- Include designated stops during bushwalks for Q&A and information sharing