Event Type
When
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Event Location
Central Coast- Mt White
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Event Description
Join us for an ecological burn workshop to learn how fire can be an effective tool to help manage bushland on properties. Also being discussed will be how to organise a burn for your property.
Learn why and how bushland properties can use fire as a tool for management and upkeep.
Also covered will be how to arrange for burns on your property and who to contact to do so.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes.
Event Topics
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Event Outcomes
Number of Attendees
19
Number of Landowners
8
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
A survey is completed by each attendee The below fields are extracted from this survey. To access the full feedback survey please refer to the attachments section below.
Attendee Level of Knowledge before event (Average)
50
Attendee Level of Knowledge after event (Average)
48
Event Outcome
What Participants Liked About the Event
- Diverse Perspectives: Attendees appreciated the variety of viewpoints, particularly from different speakers and cultural burn practitioners.
- Good Speaker Line-Up: The mix of speakers was engaging, offering a wide range of presentations and insights.
- Informal and Accessible Setting: The relaxed environment made it easier for participants to engage and learn.
- Cultural Burn Access: Participants valued the opportunity to learn directly from and engage with cultural burn practitioners.
- Networking Opportunities: Connecting with presenters and other attendees was highlighted as beneficial.
- Venue and Catering: The location, food, and general event organisation were well-received.
What Participants Want to Learn Next
- Practical Application:
- Hands-on experience in conducting burns, particularly cultural or "cool" burns (e.g., Firesticks-style).
- Onsite demonstrations of burning areas and practical application of burning principles.
- Ecological Regeneration:
- Specific interest in regenerating endemic species, especially Turpentine.
- Further Cultural Burning Knowledge:
- Deeper understanding and involvement in cultural burning practices.
Other Comments and Suggestions
- Interest in Future Workshops:
- Requests for future onsite workshops that include an actual burn.
- Desire for practical sessions on creating site maps for species, fauna, and flora.
- Audio and Accessibility Issues:
- Several participants reported difficulty hearing the speakers, particularly before a microphone was introduced.
- Suggestions for:
- Using a PA system from the start.
- Conducting soundchecks prior to presentations.
- Being mindful of ambient noise (e.g., cicadas).
- Positive Structuring of Presentations:
- The order of presentations was appreciated, especially starting with talks on impacts and diverse responses as a foundation for later sessions on cultural burning.