Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR

Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR We promote the study and practice of ecological restoration and the effective management of natural areas in line with the National Restoration Standards.

AABR promotes the study and practice of ecological restoration, and fosters and encourages effective management of natural areas by qualified people, based on sound ecological principles. Join us today to help promote good work practices in natural areas, strengthen our industry, and network with like-minded people.

VALE Tony Parkes. Sad to pass on the news of the passing of Tony Parkes - one of the Heroes of rainforest conservation a...
13/06/2026

VALE Tony Parkes. Sad to pass on the news of the passing of Tony Parkes - one of the Heroes of rainforest conservation and restoration in Australia. See https://www.bigscrubfoundation.org/news

🌱 World Environment Day is the perfect time to continue the conversation about grassland conservation and ecological res...
04/06/2026

🌱 World Environment Day is the perfect time to continue the conversation about grassland conservation and ecological restoration.

We're pleased to announce that recordings from Grassland Resurrection: Connecting Knowledge, Research and Management are now available online.
📺 Access the recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/

The forum brought together researchers, Traditional Owners, land managers, bush regenerators, conservation practitioners and community advocates to explore the future of Victoria's critically endangered grasslands. Through knowledge sharing and collaboration, participants examined practical pathways for protecting, restoring and managing these unique ecosystems.

Thank you to all speakers, attendees and our co-hosts, Grassy Plains Network and Merri Creek Management Committee, for contributing to such a thoughtful and inspiring event.

We encourage everyone working in ecological restoration, land management and conservation to watch the recordings and share them with colleagues and networks.

📺 Access the recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/



Knowledge shared. Connections strengthened. Grasslands championed. 🌾
Grassy Plains Network
Merri Creek Management Committee
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Yarra City Council
EcoSkills
Native Seeds .
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Friends of Iramoo
https://www.facebook.com/ArborgreenAustralia

The Basalt Buddies are a loose collective of grassland enthusiasts doing an awful lot on a shoestring and goodwill.They ...
08/05/2026

The Basalt Buddies are a loose collective of grassland enthusiasts doing an awful lot on a shoestring and goodwill.
They collect and grow seed selling it on at markets and supporting respected elders to recreate grasslands in their backyards.
Providing a first connection with the conservation of grasslands for many and a safe place to learn and explore, anyone who joins in becomes a buddy.
Merri Creek Management Committee
Grassy Plains Network
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Native Seeds
EcoSkills
Friends of Iramoo
Arborgreen
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Friends of Merri Creek
Yarra City Council

Kai Lane has been leading youth on their grassland journey through the Habitat Warriors program providing hope for all i...
08/05/2026

Kai Lane has been leading youth on their grassland journey through the Habitat Warriors program providing hope for all in attendance is that the future is bright for grassland restoration.
Yarra City Council
Grassy Plains Network
Merri Creek Management Committee
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Friends of Merri Creek
EcoSkills
Native Seeds
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Arborgreen
Friends of Iramoo

John Delpratt's story of the grasslands of south-west Victoria highlighted decades of research in grassland reconstructi...
08/05/2026

John Delpratt's story of the grasslands of south-west Victoria highlighted decades of research in grassland reconstruction which has produced species rich grasslands from retired agricultural land has shown that restoration at scale is possible and the tools exist to do that now
Grassy Plains Network
Yarra City Council
Merri Creek Management Committee
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Native Seeds
EcoSkills
Arborgreen
Friends of Iramoo
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Friends of Merri Creek

Gidja Walker discussed her observations and research around calcareous swale grasslands. The importance of cryptogams an...
08/05/2026

Gidja Walker discussed her observations and research around calcareous swale grasslands. The importance of cryptogams and their role in ecosystem health.

Yarra City Council
Merri Creek Management Committee
Grassy Plains Network
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Native Seeds
EcoSkills
Friends of Merri Creek
Arborgreen
Friends of Iramoo
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.

Lincoln Kern's presentation on biomass management techniques shared how grazing can be managed and utilised as a biomass...
08/05/2026

Lincoln Kern's presentation on biomass management techniques shared how grazing can be managed and utilised as a biomass management technique.
He argued that grasslands shouldn't be cleared, there are not enough sites at present to provide offsets.
Monitoring biomass to identify when its reduction is needed is vital and always bring in w**d control after biomass reduction
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Grassy Plains Network
Merri Creek Management Committee
Friends of Merri Creek
Native Seeds
EcoSkills
Arborgreen
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Friends of Iramoo
Yarra City Council

Michael Goddard implored for a massive restoration fund created from natural asset useage.He showed projections of grass...
08/05/2026

Michael Goddard implored for a massive restoration fund created from natural asset useage.
He showed projections of grassland loss at 10%/year with an immenent extinction vortex unless restorative action was undertaken at scale.
Key aspects to preventing extinction include
1.include more grassland in conservation reserves
2.undertake more biomass management and w**d control
3.more monitoring
4.extensive reconstruction by 'an army' of restorationists using new tech.
Merri Creek Management Committee
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Grassy Plains Network
Native Seeds
EcoSkills
Friends of Merri Creek
Friends of Iramoo
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Arborgreen
Yarra City Council

Ben Courtice provided some good examples of Victorian grasslands, cautioning against planting woody species, commonly pl...
08/05/2026

Ben Courtice provided some good examples of Victorian grasslands, cautioning against planting woody species, commonly planted beyond their range eg. Gold dust Wattle, that may compromise forbe success in future years.
The take home was look after the rarer grasslands. Avoid using EVC lists as planting lists. If you have to plant woody species, plant in clumps to avoid outcompeting rarer species.
Yarra City Council
Friends of Merri Creek
Merri Creek Management Committee
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators-AABR
Grassy Plains Network
Native Seeds
EcoSkills
Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria Inc.
Friends of Iramoo
Arborgreen
Global EverGreening Alliance

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