S5 E18 Connecting Country

Connecting Country is a not for profit organisation which works closely with landcare groups and others in restoring neglected and damaged ecosystems. Hadley Cole and Bonnie Humphries from Connecting Country join Allie to discuss how landcare groups contribute to various restoration efforts, and how the unprecedented nature of climate change and its impact on existing ecosystems makes the task complex and unpredictable. Various strategies are being tried, including mixing plant provenances to achieve a higher genetic diversity and boost ecosystem resilience. In this episode are excerpts from an event called 'Revegetation Success in a Changing Climate' featuring Sasha Jellinek from the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Water, Oli Moraes from DJAARA and Tess Greives from the North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA), The full recording of the event will be shared in upcoming weeks. Guests: Bonnie Humphries – Connecting Country – Landscape Restoration Specialist Hadley Cole – Connecting Country – Landcare Facilitator Sasha Jellinek - the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Water Oli Moraes - Djaara Tess Greives - North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA) Summary: 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Acknowledgement of Country 03:22 Hadley Cole and Bonnie Humphries in conversation about Connecting Country and Landcare 17:30 Excerpts from event: ‘Revegetation Success in a Changing Climate’ 17:53 Sascha Jellinik – climate impact and importance of genetic diversity 21:14 Oli Moraes - The Role of Djaara in landscape restoration and climate strategies 25:36 Tess Greives – Climate ready Reveg projects 28:07 Bonnie and Hadley on the Importance of Genetic Diversity in Ecosystems 31:35 The Role of Climate Future Plots in Ecosystem Restoration 43:09 The Importance of Community Involvement in Ecosystem Restoration 46:03 Conclusion and Final Remarks LINKS: Connecting Country Djaara’s Healing Country Plan Related Episodes: Wilderhoods Walking Together Caring For Country