To Infinity ... and beyond
The
theme of this year's Landcare Conference is Infinity: Sustainability
by Design. The conference will have four streams which focus on
sustainability - those streams are: landscapes, lifestyles, livelihoods
and landspeak. More information about our keynote speakers and MC
will be made available in our next newsletter - make sure you sign up on this page.
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Preliminary program now available
With 45 speakers, seven field trips and 22 concurrent workshops to choose from, our preliminary program is sure to offer something for everyone.
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A very unique event .....
Holding
a conference of this size in a town like Monto brings with it some very
unique challenges. Delegates joining us at this conference will
experience some of the finest Queensland country hospitality on offer! Accommodation
will be available in a range of styles. A very (very) limited number
of motel rooms are available; we are constructing a special conference
tent city complete with beds (but BYO linen); and we are currently
seeking expressions of interest from local families to host delegates
in their homes. More information about accommodation will be available
in our next newsletter.
The conference venues will also offer
delegates a real taste of the Burnett. The Monto Showgrounds will be
used for conference sessions - venues like the Woodchoppers Bar and the
Stud Cattle Arena will be utilised for plenary and breakout sessions
and you'll be greeted each day with a real bush breakfast. Sounds tempting, huh? We hope to see you there.
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About the host town | Monto
Covering
4,295 square kilometres and with a population of 2,500, the Shire of
Monto in the North Burnett is geographically situated in the Central
Queensland hinterland approximately 200 kilometres west of the coastal
cities of Bundaberg and Gladstone. The most prominent geological
feature is the spectacular Cania Gorge located in the north of the
Shire.
Monto enjoys a sub-humid moderate climate, with an
average 728mm of rain annually. The shire has a diversity of industry
including beef cattle, lucerne growing, pig production, dairying,
timber and grain growing, with farms ranging in size from 10 to over
10,000 hectares. The beef cattle population in Monto shire is
approximately 80,000 head. Emerging industries include vegetable and
fruit producation, farm forestry, grape growing, venison, squab,
olives, goats and craft industries.
With a wealth of natural beauty and biodiversity,
Monto
Shire has developed a thriving tourism industry. Cania George National
Park occupies more than 3000 hectares, and offers dramatic sandstone
rock formations which overlook lush forest gullies. Visitors enjoy an
amazing variety of scenery, wildlife and history along the many walking
tracks available. The park is less than 30 kilometres away from the
township of Monto. Kroombit Tops National Park, on the border of
Monto, Calliope and Banana Shires boasts overwhelming open rainforest,
imposing grasstrees, 6 metre high fern trees, Piccabeen palms and
gigantic blue gums. Views extend from the Great Dividing Range, rising
from the rugged country below to the Pacific Ocean. (Information
courtesy of North Burnett Regional Council).
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Accommodation aplenty in Monto
There are plenty of accommodation options to suit all tastes (well nearly) and budgets in Monto.
The Conference tent city, housing delegates in spacious, carpeted purpose-built tents will be the most cost effective and convenient option. Tents come with beds and are located adjacent to the conference registration and trade zone, toilets, warm showers and a secure cloak room for valuables
Motels, hotels, billeting and caravan park spaces are also available. For more information, read the accommodation information sheet (available for download below), or contact Event Manager, Samantha Morris on 07 3012 7617 or sam@wombatcreative.com.au.
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Sponsors and exhibitors still being sought
Holding a conference in a town as unique as Monto brings with it very unique challenges, so we need as much financial support as possible to make this conference a reality. The benefits are enormous!
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Community display zone
A
community display zone is being planned for one of the meal areas,
located directly adjacent to the trade exhibition hall. Grassroots
landcare and community conservation groups are welcome to book space in
the community display zone at no cost. Space will be made available
for posters, brochures and digital stories about landcare projects
happening around the state.
For more information, please
contact Conference Manager, Samantha Morris at Wombat Creative on 0421
709 519 or email sam@wombatcreative.com.au.
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Registration packages available in April
Registration
packages for the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference will be available
from 28 April. It is expected that registration costs will be similar
to the 2007 Conference held in Mackay. To ensure you receive
information about registration, please join the conference mailing list by completing the form on this page.
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