Book Launch: Paddock Trees Under Threat
Join acclaimed authors David Lindenmayer, John R. Baker and Elizabeth A. Baker for the launch of Paddock Trees Under Threat, featuring insights from the book, special guest Senator David Pocock, and an evening of wine, cheeseboards and conversation celebrating the future of conservation.
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Please join us for the book launch of Paddock Trees Under Threat: Insights for Conservation and Management by David Lindenmayer, John R. Baker, and Elizabeth A. Baker. Distinguished Professor David Lindenmayer and the Bakers will be presenting short talks on the content of the Book and Senator for the ACT, David Pocock, will also be in attendance. This will be followed by cheeseboards and wine for guests to enjoy as they socialise. Tickets are free and we hope to see you there!
About the book
A guide for landholders and everyone interested in the conservation of paddock trees.
Scattered paddock trees, especially very large and old trees, are an integral part of inland farming landscapes in south-eastern Australia. They feed and shelter wildlife, act as stepping stones to connect landscapes, boost soil carbon and microbial communities, and hold deep cultural meaning for First Nations peoples as well as non-Indigenous Australians. Sadly, these trees are threatened and disappearing rapidly, and too few young trees are replacing them. Even dead trees are valuable for wildlife and should be retained where safe to do so.
Paddock Trees Under Threat explores the importance of these trees and the conservation measures required to save them. It discusses managed grazing, herbivore control, direct planting, and funding and community support. It also explains the need for policy change, including better land-clearing rules, financial incentives, better infrastructure planning, and research to guide planting in a changing climate. Using decades of on-ground experience and the latest scientific research, this concise and practical guide will be invaluable for landholders and others interested in the conservation of paddock trees.
Location
Frank Fenner Seminar Room