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Range Management Newsletter 23/3
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Pieter reflects on the recent ARS Conference in Broome and suggests why he thinks the ARS has a bright future.
ARS23: CONFERENCE ORGANISERS REPORT
The 22nd Biennial Australian Rangeland Society Conference was held from 18-22 September 2023 in Broome, Western Australia. The Conference was a great success, surpassing the Organising Committee’s expectations in three crucial areas: early career participation, Indigenous engagement and pastoralist involvement.
ARS23: A PARTICIPANT’S PERSPECTIVE
Nicole Spiegel views her chance to attend the ARS conference in Broome this year not only as a great opportunity to promote her work and the 2025 International Rangeland Congress, but to learn from like-minded people.
ARS23: REFLECTIONS FROM AN INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANT
Many of you may know of Tip Hudson from his regular Art Of Range Podcasts. After visiting Australia for the first time to attend the Broome Conference, Tip has observed that the US and Australia rangelands have many common problems, common areas of study, and common land care goals.
ARS23: MANAGING ‘HILLGROVE’ A NORTHERN BEEF PROPERTY – COMPARING 1993 TO 2023 AND BEYOND
Marcus Pearce outlines key factors of importance when running the successful northern beef property ‘Hillgrove’. He compares today’s philosophies and practices with those of 30 years ago, and expands on where they might be in another 30 years.
ARS23: BIRDS OF THE OUTBACK: UNVEILING THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ORIENTAL PRATINCOLE THROUGH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Despite their impressive numbers, the movements of the Oriental Pratincole during their time in Australia, outside of Broome/Eighty Mile Beach are poorly known. Perhaps you have seen it in your area?
XII INTERNATIONAL RANGELAND CONGRESS UPDATE – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN
The XII International Rangeland Congress to be held in Adelaide, South Australia, is only 18 months away! Access the latest announcement for the Congress here.
AN UPDATE ON THE IYRP
Preparations for the IYRP are ramping up both across Australasia and internationally. Read the latest plans here!
CALL FOR FILMS FOR THE THIRD EDITION OF THE PERSPECTIVES ON PASTORALISM FILM FESTIVAL
Have you made a short film involving pastoralists that you would be willing to share? The volunteers that run the Pastoralism Film Festival are looking for fresh films to help promote the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (and beyond). Read more about how to submit your film.
SOIL HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
A recently completed soils training course for graziers and farmers from the tropical north to the arid centre in the Northern Territory has proven to be great success for both the teachers and students .
SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT FURTHER DEFINES RANGELAND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
As “ecosystem services” becomes a more common term heard amongst farmers, ranchers, and range stewards of all kinds, the Society for Range Management (SRM) set out to further define this broad term and how it applies to rangelands
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Finding it tough to keep up to date with news and information about what is happening in the rangelands? Here are some interesting articles you may have missed in recent months.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
In this article Don Burnside provides his last snapshot of current membership before he hands over the reins to Matt Fletcher
FROM THE EDITOR
Thank you for reading this issue of the Range Management Newsletter. I look forward to receiving your contributions in 2024.