The Blue Mountains Bushcare Network has been established to represent Blue Mountains Bushcare and Landcare volunteer groups and to support the work of the Bushcare program of Blue Mountains City Council. The network has a particular contribution to make to the management of bushland in the Blue Mountains. In this role, it fosters communication between Bushcare and Landcare groups across the Mountains and beyond on a range of issues. This year’s conference is related to the issue of fire, fire management and our role as bush and land carers. Hence our theme: Bushcare and Living with Fire.

Everyone interested in the theme Bushcare and living with fire is invited to attend. Registration is essential as spaces are limited.

Registration 

Register by contacting Monica Nugent before Fri 14^th August.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided, so please advise of any dietary requirements when you register.

Conference overview

Presentations for the conference include:

Feedback from our 2013 Blue Mountains Bushcare Network conference

The Role of Fire in Blue Mountains Plant Communities

From Catchment Management Authority to LLS; the catchment approach to bushcare; comparative models of fire management from other bushcare and landcare groups

Catchment-based approaches: what’s working?

Endangered Ecological Communities and Shalecap Communities: The Fitzgerald Creek story

Workshops on Indigenous Fire Management projects

A panel discussion on Fire Regulations in relation to Bushcare

Opportunities will be provided throughout the day for your input and ideas. So prior to the conference check out our conference blog at http://bushcarenetwork.bushcarebluemountains.org.au