2009 Alpine Ecology Course to take place at Falls Creek
The annual 2009 Alpine Ecology Course, a collaborative project with La Trobe’s Centre For Applied Ecology, will take place at Falls Creek between 16-20 February 2009.
Limited to 30 participants this is a priceless opportunity to learn an in-depth knowledge of the flora and fauna that populate the Bogong High Plains. It is also good training in basic ecology and encourages people to understand the environment they are working in.
Many of the participants wouldn’t normally attend a university course and 30% to 40% of the enrolments in each year’s Alpine Ecology Course actually work in a ski resort.
Practical demonstrations, by well-qualified lecturers in their respective fields, conducted in small groups out on the high elevations of the Bogong High Plains (quite close to Falls Creek Alpine Resort) ensure the participants acquire more knowledge that a casual observer of a very fragile environment.
Ben Derrick, the Natural Resource Manager with Falls Creek Resort Management, says, “Falls Creek always enjoys hosting the Alpine Ecology Course and views it as an important week for anyone interested in the ecology and evolution of the Bogong High Plains and alpine regions of Australia.
“We usually include members of our staff in the annual course as we seek to improve the knowledge and appreciation of our management and operations work crew. “I participated last year, which further enhanced my rounded appreciation of the significance and delicacy of some of the biodiversity that is endemic to the area.”
“One of the more interesting aspects of the course, and one that we saw clearly in 2008, was the different backgrounds and objectives of course participants.”
“This lead to some enthusiastic debate and an understanding just how passionate people visiting, living or working in the area feel for this unique part of the world, “At the end of the week we all had a greater understanding of the complexity of management of the area both for the Alpine National Park and Alpine Resorts.”
“The Alpine Ecology Course delivers on a broad range of topics with both field and lecture style presentations. The participants have plenty of social time to network between different industries from Alpine Resort Management Boards to conservation groups and just about everyone in between.
“Anyone with an interest in alpine ecology or if they are just interested in learning more about one of Australia’s unique landscapes should seriously consider enrolling in the 2009 program.”
For more information contact: Warwick Papst on 03 9479 1230 or email: [email protected]
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