The scientific discussion and language used around climate change can be daunting. We’ve all heard about climate change but what does it actually mean for the local landholder? To answer this question and more, the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (PPWCMA) is holding a series of free climate change seminars in late March.
Facilitated by Tracey Curro, former 60 Minutes journalist and Al Gore Climate Change Ambassador, these seminars will explain the influences on local weather, the future for the local climate and steps landholders can take to towards keeping rural land healthy and productive in the face of climate change.
Graeme Anderson from Farm Services Victoria will also present local weather data, discuss trends and ‘what’s normal vs what’s not’ before demonstrating tools to assist with seasonal forecasting and planning. As Graeme explains, many landholders are already making great gains in adapting to climate change:
“We’re here to help provide practical advice and tools rather than more ‘rules’.”
Interested landholders are invited to register online now to attend one of these seminars. Log on to www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au and search under “events”.
Wednesday 28th March 2012 (RSVP by March 21)
9am registration for 9:30am start – 1:30pm (including free lunch)
The Committee Room, Pakenham Racing Club, 61 Racecourse Road, Pakenham (Melway 317 G9)
Friday 30th March 2012 (RSVP by March 23)
9am registration for 9:30am start – 1:30pm (including free lunch)
Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood East (Melway 50 A6)
The seminars are free but registration is required for catering purposes.
Media enquiries: Kirsten Norton, Communications Leader, 03 9781 7903 kirsten.norton@ppwcma.vic.gov.au
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