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The Future of the Australian National Botanic Gardens

13 October 2008 8:33 AM

Senator Kate Lundy together with the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens are sponsoring a forum on "The Future of the Australian National Botanic Gardens".

When: Wednesday 22 October
Time: 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: Finkle Theatre, John Curtin School, Garran Rd, Australian National University

The forum will comprise two panels:

Panel 1: Adapting to Climate Change
Panel One will discuss the ANBG’s role in studying flora adaptation in climate change and opportunities for research partnerships now and into the future. Speakers include: Prof. Will Steffen from the ANU Climate Change Institute, Dr Judy West, Director of the Centre for Plant Biodiversity and Research and Prof. Sue Serjeantson, science consultant.

Panel 2: The Gardens and the National Capital
Panel Two will discuss the national importance of the ANBG and its role as an icon in the National Capital. Speakers include: Barry Cohen, former Minister for Arts, Heritage and Environment and Ms Anne Duncan, Director of the ANBG.

Plase RSVP to Christine Tutty at christine.tutty@aph.gov.au or 6230 0411 by Friday 17 October for catering purposes.

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Opinions will vary

Comment posted by Patrick at 12:34 PM, 23 October 2008
Very interesting it was too. I'm looking forward to the "official" transcript. The fleece jackets and grey hair were there aplenty, the factional interests and prejudices were all on show.

I'm pretty sure that Senator Lundy was pleased to have to leave at 8pm for Senate Estimates because there was the smell of gunpowder in the air...

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Re: Opinions will vary

Comment posted by asgap at 1:19 PM, 23 October 2008

Thanks for the feedback.

If the "official" transcript becomes available on line, I'd appreciate it if you could let me know. I'll add a link here.

Cheers

Brian

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Longer comment on the forum

Comment posted by Patrick at 1:57 PM, 23 October 2008

I've already written a longer comment on my blog at
http://patrickkeogh.wordpress.com/2008/10/23/anbg-trench-lines-unchanged-in-spring-offensive/ .

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