FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to the first digital-only Range Management Newsletter.
Range Management Newsletter 16/1
NOTICE OF THE 2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the ARS will be held on Wednesday 25 May 2016. Please check the notice to find out how you can join in!
REPORT FROM THE 69TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT (SRM)
Ben Forsyth reflects on his recent trip to the US where he attended the 2016 Annual Meeting of the SRM in addition to a number of other agricultural events.
A NEW CLIMATE FOR AUSTRALIA?
A new climate is emerging in Australia, according to new maps released by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC).
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL RANGELANDS CONGRESS
It is not too late to register and book some flight to get yourself to the 10th International Rangelands Congress which will be held in Saskatoon, Canada from the 16-22 July.
INTRODUCING THE NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The ARS Council recently announced that Dr Paul Novelly has been appointed to the role of Editor-in-Chief of The Rangeland Journal.
NEWS FROM THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
There have been big changes within the Society’s publication team over recent months with the appointments of a new Editor-in-Chief, a new Social Medai Editor and a new Website Editor.
NEWS FROM THE SUBSCRIPTION SECRETARY
ARS Subscription Manager Graeme Tupper has handed over the reins to Annabel Walsh and the new subscription section of the ARS website is working well.
ARE YOU THE NEXT RANGELAND TREASURE?
Are you interested in making a valuable contribution both to the ARS specifically and rangeland matters more generally? Then why not put in an expression of interest to take over the role of Secretary of the Society when Carol Ireland’s term ends in May 2017.
CHENOPOD REVIEW DOCUMENTS TO GIVE AWAY
I have a complete set of the Review of Chenopod Species Working Documents produced by the Soil Conservation Department of New South Wales in 1988 to give away.
NEW MEMBERS
We would like to welcome the following people to the Australian Rangeland Society.
2016 ARS MEMBERSHIP RATES
Check here for the current membership rates. Memberships were due on 31st March!
THE AUSTRALIAN RANGELAND SOCIETY AWARDS
Are you planning some rangelands-related research or looking to attend a rangeland-related conference in 2017? Have you thought about applying for an ARS Award? Potential applicants are encouraged to check the guidelines and see if they qualify – applications are due before 30 November.
AUSTRALIAN RANGELAND SOCIETY CONTACTS 2016
Are you planning some rangelands-related research or looking to attend a rangeland-related conference in 2017? Have you thought about applying for an ARS Award? Potential applicants are encouraged to check the guidelines and see if they qualify – applications are due before 30 November.