Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
M2T1 - Eucalypt ID Day - Copeland (Threatened Species - E.largeana and Koala)
Event description
Join us at the Honeyeaters Community property in Copeland for a walk-and-talk field trip into the forest where we will look at locally occurring koala feed trees.
Caitlin Orr - Koala Project Officer from Council, and Isabelle Strachan - Private Land Conservation Officer from Landcare will show us what to look for when looking for Koala in the wild, and how to identify common feed tree species.
We will show you how to sustainably harvest, process and store Eucalyptus seed for the purposes of propagating tubestock.
We will also run through some common botanical features used in Eucalypt identification keys.
The event is free for Gloucester Environment Group and Landcare members, but numbers are limited.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
This event is part of the Private Land Conservation Matters program, funded by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust in partnership with Landcare NSW and supported locally by MidCoast Council.
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
What People Liked About the Event
1. Knowledge and Professionalism of Presenters
- Attendees appreciated the relevant and practical information provided.
- Presenters were described as knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and approachable.
- People valued how presenters made complex topics easy to understand.
2. Quality and Practicality of Information
- The event provided excellent, practical knowledge, especially on:
- Local species identification.
- Plant ID.
- Funding opportunities.
- Backing up information with technology.
3. Field-Based Learning and Location
- Participants enjoyed walking around to see trees in the natural setting.
- The location and opportunity to observe species in situ were highlights.
4. Social Connection
- Many valued the chance to meet like-minded people and share experiences.
What People Want to Learn Next
1. Eucalypt Identification
- Requests for more in-depth and practical sessions on Eucalypt ID, particularly hands-on learning.
2. Regeneration and Propagation
- Interest in understanding property regeneration processes.
- Participants want to learn about seedling propagation and planting.
3. Conservation Techniques
- Desire for more information on conservation measures, including:
- Weed control and management.
- General conservation approaches.
Additional Comments
- Participants found the session very informative, though some noted they have a lot more to learn.
- One suggestion mentioned holding future events in cooler times of the year for comfort.