About

Yasmin Kelsall, an ecologist with more than 20 years experience working with native vegetation in government, non-government and consultant roles, will provide an introduction to the Habitat Hectare methodology in accordance with the Vegetation Quality Assessment Manual v. 1.3 and relevant updates.

This day in the field is for those with little or no Habitat Hectare Assessment experience. This day will include a session on background and introductory information, including:

• When or why do you need to do a habitat hectare assessment?
• Background to the method and subsequent updates
• Defining 'native vegetation', patches, habitat zones and assessment areas
• Ecological Vegetation Classes and help in choosing which one is the best fit
• Explanation of each of the Site Condition and Landscape Context components

This will be followed by an afternoon session with a focus on conducting a Habitat Hectare Assessment. In the field, we will learn how to complete a Habitat Hectare or Vegetation Quality Assessment. This will also include:

• Familiarisation with the Lifeform Checklist and VQA Field Assessment Sheet
• Differences between assessing treed vs treeless vegetation

Attendees will receive:

• a ‘tips and tricks’ sheet
• copies of all the field sheets and paperwork for the assessment.

Prerequisite Online Session

Prior to the event, all attendees are required to watch a 2-hour online introduction. This is to familiarise yourself with the method, and ensures that all attendees are ready to dive into the training on the day. You will be sent a link to the online session with plenty of time prior to the in-person event. If you have any issues accessing the recording, or think you won't be able to watch it prior to the event, please contact us.

Group size:

Groups will be limited to 10 people to allow for group discussion and questions.

Cost:

Full day: Members $150, Non-members $180

Date:

Friday 30th May 2025, 8:30am - 4pm

Location:

Currawong Bush Park

Reynolds Road, Doncaster East VIC 3109

(directions will be sent through prior to event)

Attendees to bring:

All food and drinks; a printed VQA Manual; DBH tape (if you have one) and appropriate field gear – clipboard; pens; sturdy shoes; hat; sunscreen and rain gear for inclement weather.

Please note:

All correspondence (event info, reminders and link to online session) will be sent through Email via TryBooking. If you are not receiving these emails, please check your Spam Folder before contacting us.

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