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Birds Australia Congress
and Campout, Townsville, 13 - 20 August 2010
Contents
- Theme of Congress
- Call for Papers and Posters
- Draft Program for the Congress
- Venues and Dates
- Supporters
- Accommodation and Tour Discounts
- Revised Program for the Congress (23 July 2010).
- Draft Program for the Campout (23 July 2010).
- Bulletin for Campout participants (23 July 2010).
- Alan's Wildlife Tours, Atherton Tableland
- Cassowary House, Kuranda
- Birdway - photos of wild birds
- Daintree River Experience - wildlife boat cruises on the Daintree River
- Daintree River Tours - wildlife boat cruises on the Daintree River
- Jabiru Safari Lodge - accommodation and wildlife tours at Mareeba Wetlands.
- Kingfisher Park - accommodation in Julatten for birders
- NQ Birds - birding guide by Jo Wieneke: Where to Find Birds in North-East Queensland
- Red Mill House - accommodation in Daintree Village for birders
Theme of Congress
Conservation
of Australian Birds -
Approaches Projects and Outcomes
In the light of Peter Garret's recent announcement we are keen to compare the single species approach with holistic ecosystem management in conservation of birds. We intend to focus on the conservation activities of Birds Australia members & groups and how Important Bird Areas can enhance Birds Australia's performance in this field.
Call for Papers and Posters
Topics for papers can embrace monitoring as a conservation tool, accounts of conservation projects, captive breeding, translocation of birds to vacant habitat, habitat restoration, data collection & publication and how to achieve conservation action by influencing agencies and landholders. Enquiries regarding program to Graham Harrington.
Draft Program for the Congress
The following documents for the Congress and Campout may be downloaded as pdf files.
Venues and Dates
The Congress will be held in Townsville at the Plaza Inn Hotel, corner Flinders & Stanley Streets from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August 2010:
The Campout will be based at Crystal Creek Community Centre, Mutarnee - 65 km northwest of Townsville on the Bruce Highway from Monday 16 to Friday 20 August 2010:
Supporters
The following organisations have donated goods and services for prizes to be raffled during the Congress and Campout. Visit their websites to explore options for birding-orientated accommodation, cruises and books in North Queensland.
Accommodation and Tour Discounts
The Congress is an ideal opportunity to plan a bird-watching holiday in Northeastern Queensland. The following organisations are offering a 10% discount for accommodation and/or tours during the month of August 2010 to members of Birds Australia attending the Congress: