Myrtle rust – a new threat to Western Australia’s

biodiversity.

Perth, Bunbury & Albany

20 to 24 May 2013

Myrtle rust is a fungal disease of plants

that arrived in eastern Australia in 2010.

It has already infected over 200 native

species in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae)

including paperbarks, lillypillies, tea-

trees, peppermint, and some eucalypts,

among many others. This plant family

contains 10% of all Australia’s native

plant species, is dominant in many

Australian ecosystems, and is important

in forestry, commercial and home

horticulture, and the bush food and

medicine industry. Myrtle rust has not

yet arrived in Western Australia.

P r e s e n t e d b y t h e A u s t r a l i a n N e t w o r k f o r P l a n t C o n s e r v a t i o n I n c . ( A N P C ) i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h t h e R o y a l B o t a n i c G a r d e n s & D o m a i n T r u s t ( S y d n e y ) a n d s u p p o r t e d b y t h e B j a r n e K D a h l T r u s t . T h e s e e v e n t s s p o n s o r e d b y t h e W A D e p a r t m e n t o f E n v i r o n m e n t & C o n s e r v a t i o n , W A D e p a r t m e n t o f A g r i c u l t u r e & F o o d a n d t h e F o r e s t P r o d u c t s C o m m i s s i o n .

This course will provide comprehensive information on the disease, and help you to:

recognize the disease in the field and in cultivation

identify species and ecological communities at risk

decide what to monitor before and if the disease arrives

assess the risks and consequences of spreading the disease, and how to avoid doing so.

PRIOR REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL: download form from www.anpc.asn.au 

A one-day course on Myrtle

rust recognition, reporting,

risk assessment, and

management options.

 

 

 

P r e s e n t e d b y t h e A u s t r a l i a n N e t w o r k f o r P l a n t C o n s e r v a t i o n I n c . ( A N P C ) i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h t h e R o y a l B o t a n i c G a r d e n s & D o m a i n T r u s t ( S y d n e y ) a n d s u p p o r t e d b y t h e B j a r n e K D a h l T r u s t .T h e s e e v e n t s s p o n s o r e d b y t h e W A D e p a r t m e n t o f E n v i r o n m e n t & C o n s e r v a t i o n , W A D e p a r t m e n to f A g r i c u l t u r e & F o o d a n d t h e F o r e s t P r o d u c t s C o m m i s s i o n .

Workshop dates & Locations

Registration and Costs (GST-inclusive)

Registration form is at http://anpc.asn.au/courses.html. Prior registration is essential, by 5.00pm Monday 13 May. We will not be able to process registrations on the day.

Thanks to sponsors and pre-paid arrangements, people in the following categories (only) do not need to pay, but MUST pre-register. Staff of Department of Environment and Conservation – FREE

Staff of Department of Agriculture and Food – FREE

Staff of Forest Products Commission – FREE Other attendees: (fees include GST) ANPC member $50 Non-member – individuals or community group $60 Non-member – govt, semi-govt or commercial $100 Fees include catering, a comprehensive presentation on Myrtle Rust and a 120-page compilation of notes.

What to bring

A  ‘scenarios’ session  in the afternoon will allow participants to raise their own real situations ‐ how can your organisation  or  enterprise  help  to  reduce  the  risk  of Myrtle  Rust  arrival?    How  should  you  plan  for  the contingency? How might you react if it does get to WA?  Bring your initial thoughts, and have a concise outline of your activity or business ready to offer the group. 

Perth: two sessions, Monday 20 May, 10am to 4pm and Friday 24 May, 10am to 4pm,

Bunbury: Tuesday 21 May, 9am to 3pm,   Albany: Wednesday 22 May, 10am to 4pm 

Numbers at each location will be capped – early registration is advised Registrants will be sent venue details with confirmation of their registration.