Royal Botanic Gardens – conserving Australia’s plants for the future

Royal Botanic Gardens Board Victoria Annual Report 2000/01 Contents Contact Details and Maps

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE

Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE

Mission IFC ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MELBOURNE Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Charter, Values 1 Birdwood Avenue Birdwood Avenue Major Achievements 2 (Private Bag 2000) (Private Bag 2000) South Yarra Victoria South Yarra Victoria Major Challenge 4 Mission Australia 3141 Australia 3141 Chairman’s Foreword 6 Telephone +61 3 9252 2300 Telephone +61 3 9252 2303 Facsimile +61 3 9252 2442 Facsimile +61 3 9252 2413 Director’s Report 7 To advance the knowledge and Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Corporate Governance 8 enjoyment of plants, and to Internet site www.rbg.vic.gov.au Internet site www.rbg.vic.gov.au The Organisation 10 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS Donations to the Royal Botanic Gardens CRANBOURNE Melbourne of more than $2 are Generous Financial Support 14 foster their conservation, in 1000 Ballarto Road tax-deductible. The Royal Botanic Gardens is an authorised recipient insti- Corporate Plan Priorities 16 Cranbourne Victoria tution in the Federal Government’s Australia 3977 order to give people a better Cultural Gifts Program. Annual Outputs Telephone +61 3 5990 2200 Plant Sciences 18 Facsimile +61 3 5990 2250 FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, MELBOURNE INC understanding of the essential Email [email protected] ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS CRANBOURNE Management of Administered Assets 20 Internet site www.rbg.vic.gov.au Gate Lodge Birdwood Avenue Visitor Programs 22 part that plants play in all life AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH CENTRE FOR URBAN ECOLOGY South Yarra Victoria Australia 3141 Businesses 24 Telephone +61 3 9650 6398 c/o School of Botany Facsimile +61 3 9650 7723 Volunteers, Support Groups and on earth. The University of Melbourne Honorary Associates 25 Parkville Victoria FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC Australia 3052 GARDENS, CRANBOURNE INC. Our Employees 28 Telephone +61 3 8344 0416 Mr Max Officer Outlook 30 Facsimile +61 3 9347 5460 c/o Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne Cover image: 1000 Ballarto Road Financial Overview 32 VOLUNTARY GUIDES COORDINATOR The image on the front cover of this Annual Cranbourne Victoria Australia 3977 Report is of a leaf from a shrub called Grevillea Auditor-General’s Report 33 Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Telephone +61 3 5990 2200 infecunda McGill. This rare species is restricted Telephone +61 3 9252 2300 Facsimile +61 3 5990 2250 in its distribution to the Angelsea-Airey’s Inlet Financial Statements 34 area in southwest Victoria. Sarah Kimpton, PhD VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR student of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Appendices 50 National Herbarium of Victoria and the University of Melbourne, is currently Compliance Index 65 Telephone +61 3 9252 2300 researching ways in which this species can be conserved for the future. Contact Details and Maps IBC

© Royal Botanic Gardens Board Victoria, 2001 Designed by Nuttshell Graphics The Hon Sherryl Garbutt, MP Minister for Environment and Conservation.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Board Victoria (RBG) is responsible to the Minister for Environment and Conservation.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Board administers the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (RBG Melbourne), the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne (RBG Cranbourne), the National Herbarium of Victoria, the State Botanical Collection and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology (ARCUE).

Patron of the RBG is Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE, a valued supporter of the RBG for many years. Charter Objectives under the Royal Botanic Gardens Act 1991, are: (a) To conserve, protect and improve the botanic gardens and managed land and their collections of living plants; (b) To conserve and enhance the State botanical collection and National Herbarium of Victoria; (c) To provide for the use of the State botanical collection or plants or plant specimens at the botanic gardens or managed land for scientific or reference purposes, consistent with accepted international practice; (d) To increase public knowledge and awareness of plants and plant communities; (e) To provide for the use of the botanic gardens for education, public enjoyment and tourism. Values In our dealings with staff, visitors and clients, and in our management of issues and performance on a day-to-day basis, we are committed to the values of achievement, excellence, fairness, innovation, integrity, professionalism and trust. Developing our culture to produce and support these values is critical to our future corporate success. Living these values will facilitate the achievement of our Mission. Major The Ian Potter Foundation Visitation to RBG Melbourne Children’s Garden Achievements 2.00 RBG Melbourne has received a grant 1.75

of $650,000 from The Ian Potter 1.50

Foundation for a three-year project to 1.25 VISITATION (Millions) VISITATION create a garden especially for children. 1.00 The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s 0.75 Garden will be a place where children 0.50 can delight in nature and discover a 0.25 Green Corp volunteers at Long Island. Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’ Children enjoying themselves at BushFest 2001. Victorian school students unveiling passion for plants. 0.00 The Magic Pudding sculpture. 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 YEAR Rehabilitating Long Island Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’ It will be a garden that celebrates the The first stage of the Long Island RBG Melbourne celebrated the launch of imagination and curiosity of children restoration project at RBG Melbourne Victoria’s newest plant – a unique variant and fosters the creative nature of play. Unlocking Scientific Treasures The William Buckland Foundation will RBG Cranbourne and Conservation Research Visitation to RBG Cranbourne has been completed. The project involves of Cinnamon Wattle (Acacia leprosa Encouraging and providing The first stage of the Scientific Treasures of provide funding over three years South East Water BushFest 2001 The first ‘Ex-situ Orchid Conservation replacing most of the pre-existing exotic ‘Scarlet Blaze’ ) that exhibits remarkable opportunities for children to make 75 the Royal Botanic Gardens project has toward the mounting of the Australian The second annual BushFest was Forum’ was hosted and co-sponsored vegetation with indigenous plant blood-red flowers. Collection, while the Hermon Slade connections with plants and nature will been completed, with the assistance of a held at RBG Cranbourne on Sunday by the RBG, with the Department of 60 communities such as wetlands, swamp help them to develop positive attitudes ‘Scarlet Blaze’ was successfully substantial grant from the John T Reid Foundation is supporting, in particular, 18 March 2001, allowing families to Natural Resources and Environment, paperbark and grassy woodland to create and actions towards their environment. the mounting and databasing of the explore, discover and enjoy RBG 45 propagated by horticultural staff at Australian Charitable Trust. over two days in November 2000. (Thousands) VISITATION a billabong and wetland system typical RBG Melbourne from cuttings taken from specimens of the Myrtaceae family Cranbourne’s native bushland and The Garden is set to become Australia’s of the meandering Lower Yarra over The seven-year project has a dual A great deal of valuable research is 30 a single red-flowered Cinnamon Wattle (eucalypts, paperbarks, etc). wetland environments. major environmental education garden 200 years ago. objective - to mount the remaining being undertaken on Australia’s rich and discovered in 1995 in state forest near for children. The centrepiece of the new 15 100,000 higher plant specimens in the Through the ‘Australia’s Virtual Herbarium’ Jointly sponsored by RBG Cranbourne diverse orchid flora, including its many Funding of $144,000 from Parks Victoria Melbourne. Garden - The Magic Pudding sculpture, National Herbarium’s 19th century project the botanical records of the six and South East Water, BushFest is an rare and threatened species. The forum 0 for stage one has enabled the removal of based on characters from Sir Norman 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 The red-flowered wattle is undoubtedly Australian Collection, and to complete a million plant specimens housed in the environment and art-based community presented an unprecedented YEAR the existing understorey, planting of Lindsay’s famous story - has been one of the most unexpected and computerised database of the 500,000 National Herbarium of Victoria and other day that aims to encourage greater opportunity to forge and strengthen indigenous species and the construction installed, and is already a popular significant discoveries in recent Australian Australian higher plant specimens. major Herbaria throughout Australia will appreciation and conservation of links between organisations involved in of some visitor features such as attraction for visitors. The sculpture was horticulture, and was selected as Victoria’s be preserved for the future. The five-year Australia’s natural environment. orchid conservation, including Number of students who have boardwalks and paths. Some 13,000 Australian higher plant the brainchild of the Committee for floral emblem for the national Centenary project will create an unprecedented government and tertiary institutions. participated in Education Service specimens have now been mounted, and Attractions of the well-attended Melbourne and was sponsored by Representing a most significant landscape of Federation celebrations in 2001. The opportunity to provide global access, programs at RBG Melbourne the label data on over 74,000 entered event included bus tours of RBG The current state of orchid conservation Aspect Computing. Renowned local and Cranbourne development for the new century, the plant has also been a special feature of through the Internet, to the huge amount into the computer database – well above Cranbourne, lessons on plant research in Australia was investigated sculptor, Louis Laumen, brought the project will also deliver important RBG Melbourne’s education and visitor of detailed information associated with the projected estimates. propagation, botanical art exhibitions, through presentations and extended project to life. 40 horticultural benefits, such programs with Federation themes. the collections. This project is receiving jazz music, bushfood stalls, wine discussions. An Orchid Conservation as establishing a model for habitat Mounting and databasing of the often major funding support from the Federal The Ian Potter Foundation’s grant RBG Melbourne has contracted a large tastings and a celebrity gardener, as Network is being established to co- 30 restoration in a formerly exotic site, and fragile specimens will greatly assist in their and State governments. is being supplemented with funds wholesale producer, Plant Growers well as many popular environmental ordinate ongoing activities, including advancing the public’s understanding of long-term conservation, and the database raised from a public appeal campaign Australia, to manage commercial and art activities for children. publishing the proceedings of the Forum, 20 rare and threatened indigenous plants. will significantly improve the Herbarium’s to meet the total project cost of production and distribution. producing a guide to orchid conservation capacity to service the many enquiries Wetlands and water conservation, $758,450. Landscape design concepts 10 The return to an indigenous environment ‘Scarlet Blaze’ is available for purchase and planning the second Forum. (Thousands) STUDENT PARTICIPATION received from researchers, government the environmental themes for the day, for this exciting project are currently will be complemented by an emphasis on through retail nurseries. agencies and the public. were the focus of guided walks, being developed and will be 0 indigenous culture, reflecting the long 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 ‘Scarlet Blaze’ will be planted in demonstrations and information displays announced in November 2001. Aboriginal custodianship of this land. YEAR RBG Melbourne to commemorate as well as a schools art competition. the Centenary of Federation and this remarkable discovery.

pages 2/3 = Plant Breeders Rights registration Major Challenge

Grey-headed Flying-foxes Damage to a Cabbage Tree Palm due to roosting flying-foxes.

Total population numbers peaked at 19,500 in the summer of 2000/01. The plants and trees that make up the renowned landscapes of RBG Melbourne have been under varied Available data on the size of the flying- Consequently, in March 2001, DNRE Recognising the public interest in Recorded Community Contact threats in recent years, including fox population roosting in RBG issued a permit for RBG Melbourne to RBG Melbourne as a Victorian asset regarding RBG Melbourne droughts, air pollution, diseases and Melbourne indicate that numbers of carry out a limited cull of flying-foxes, hosting around two million visitors each flying-fox Management Plan pests. The most serious and both the year-round residents and which was undertaken by an expert year, RBG commissioned an issue 8,320, 90% support RBG Melbourne’s troublesome threat to heritage plantings seasonal occupants are still increasing. consultant. Protesters against this cull management and communications actions to manage the flying-foxes. in RBG Melbourne has been the This information, combined with the threatened to destroy plants and strategy to keep the community advised adoption of Fern Gully as a Grey-headed 836, 10% do not support RBG cumulative serious damage to the property in the RBG. Some signs, fences of the scope of the problem and of Flying-fox roost. A small group of flying- Melbourne’s actions to manage the canopy and undergrowth of Fern Gully and cactus plants were damaged despite actions being taken to manage the foxes first arrived in late March 1981. flying-foxes. and the recent damage to the trees on increased security measures. situation. The success of this strategy was Their numbers have since grown to Oak Lawn, has forced the Board and demonstrated by the amount of some 6,000 year-round residents, with a The long-term objective to have no 8500 RBG management to implement a long- community support for the RBG peak of 19,500 individuals recorded in flying-foxes roosting in RBG Melbourne term plan to remove the flying-foxes management plan to protect its heritage 6800 March 2001. now rests with a co-operative plan, COMMUNITY from RBG Melbourne and discourage plants and landscapes. Expressions of involving RBG, DNRE, Parks Victoria and 5100 Historically, flying-foxes have been them from returning. Horticultural support came through thousands of the Melbourne Zoo, to relocate the seasonal visitors to Victoria, but this is experts agree that the current level of messages by mail, email, and comments 3400 flying-foxes to newly created alternative apparently the first time they have set flying-fox impacts is not sustainable and in the visitors’ books. The Board and staff roosting sites within the Melbourne 1700 up a permanent camp in the State. will continue to result in the loss of are grateful to all those friends, visitors, environs. RBG staff will continue to work Research from Queensland and New heritage trees and plants. In the short- and neighbours who shared concern over 0 closely with officers of DNRE to reduce SUPPORTERS NON-SUPPORTERS South Wales indicates that once Grey- term, action was required to halt the this issue, sought to understand this the impact of flying-foxes on RBG headed Flying-foxes establish a year- rising trend in the size of the permanent urban ecological dilemma, and Melbourne. round camp they inhabit that camp for population of flying-foxes and to ease contributed to our efforts to manage many years, although small shifts in the pressure on Fern Gully. successfully this conservation challenge. exact location of roosting sites can After consultation with flying-fox experts occur. Grey-headed Flying-fox camps and the Department of Natural within their historic range can contain Resources and Environment (DNRE), it up to 200,000 animals, but numbers was apparent that short-term options for may fluctuate widely. minimising the impacts of the colony on our heritage plantings were very limited.

RBG Arborist, Richard McLeod, surveying vegetation pages 4/5 damage from Grey-headed Flying-foxes in Fern Gully. From left: Mr David S Adam, Chairman Chairman’s Royal Botanic Gardens Board, Director’s Dr Philip Moors, Director Foreword Royal Botanic Gardens. Report

It is my pleasure to present the ninth Mounting and databasing of specimens The year has seen another excellent The last year has presented both and we were very gratified by the The Director’s Circle continues to play Annual Report of the Royal Botanic in the Australian Collection has performance by the RBG executive team opportunities and challenges for the amount of community support for RBG an important role in facilitating new Gardens Board Victoria. proceeded ahead of schedule, and and staff. A staff survey undertaken RBG. It has also been a period of Melbourne’s actions to protect its heritage developments, with a considerable funding of stage two of the project by by external consultants as part of considerable achievement, due to a plants and landscapes. The RBG is increase in the number of donors The 2000/01 year has been a period of The Hermon Slade Foundation and The preparations for the development of the combination of dedicated teamwork and committed to a sustainable long-term during the year. I would like to thank achievement, consolidation and new William Buckland Foundation will allow third Corporate Plan found an overall commitment across the organisation and resolution of the issue, and is currently all members for their generous beginnings undertaken in a relatively the project team to continue its employee satisfaction rate of 87%, a valued support from stakeholders and working with the Department of Natural contributions, and hope that they will challenging economic environment. important conservation work. figure that reflects a very committed, the community. Resources and Environment, Parks Victoria enjoy their involvement in the RBG’s Continued funding support from the enthusiastic and co-operative and the Melbourne Zoo to establish an future achievements. Victorian Government has provided a A substantial grant from The Ian Potter Funding from Parks Victoria has enabled workplace. These qualities, together alternative roosting site for the flying- solid base from which to develop other Foundation has been received for a the completion of the first stage of the The RBG enjoys strong and continuing with diverse and high-level skills and foxes within the Melbourne region. streams of revenue generation. As part three-year project to create an Long Island indigenous restoration support from many corporate and abilities across the organisation, have of this process, a strategic plan has been environmental education garden project, involving the removal of the The last financial year has seen a community partners and committed contributed greatly to the organisation’s developed and implemented to ensure especially for children. The Ian Potter existing understorey, planting of pleasing rise in visitation to both RBG individuals, without which the future of overall achievements. the future growth and enhancement of Foundation Children’s Garden will be a indigenous species and the construction Melbourne and RBG Cranbourne over the RBG would be less secure. the RBG’s retail operations. place where children can explore and RBG staff also faced a trying time over of some visitor features. The project will the preceding year, reflecting high I would like to express our sincere discover the wonders of plants and their the past 12 months due to the significant also establish a model for habitat levels of community awareness and an Funding has also been obtained to appreciation for the generous support importance in our lives. A public appeal increase in the number of Grey-headed restoration in a formerly exotic site and appreciation of the way in which these enable the progress of a number of of all our sponsors, donors and interest campaign to supplement the grant in Flying-foxes roosting in RBG Melbourne’s help to enhance community environmental assets have been exciting and significant initiatives. The groups, particularly the Friends groups meeting the total project cost has been Fern Gully. Subsequent security risks understanding of indigenous plants. maintained and enhanced. Australian Garden project at RBG at Melbourne and Cranbourne, the generously supported. required the efforts of all staff to ensure Cranbourne has the potential to The Australian Garden project at RBG The RBG has a strong belief in the Maud Gibson Trust, The Baker the protection of RBG Melbourne. become not only a valuable and I thank the Minister for Environment and Cranbourne also moves into a responsibilities of botanic gardens to Foundation for their support of ARCUE, These measures were implemented exciting community asset but also a Conservation, the Hon Sherryl Garbutt significant new phase, with the approval participate in and promote the the Voluntary Guides, the Herbarium professionally and I thank all staff for their national horticultural landmark. The MP, for her ongoing support, and her of funding allowing the completion of conservation of plants and their natural volunteers and other volunteers, the patience during this challenging time. securing of funding of $1.2 million from continued interest in the activities, design documentation as well as facility ecosystems. As a statement of its Plant Craft Cottage, and the The Board and the RBG executive team the Department of Natural Resources initiatives and achievements of the RBG. improvement in the nursery area and commitment to the conservation of Astronomical Society of Victoria. are committed to finding a resolution for and Environment will allow significant detailed horticultural research. biodiversity, the RBG has developed On behalf of the Board, I would like to this ongoing challenge. The flying-fox I would also like to acknowledge the work to be completed over the next and adopted a formal Conservation welcome the two new members issue is reported in more detail on pages Perhaps the most serious issue facing the support of the RBG Board in working to twelve months, taking the project up to Policy, which applies to all its initiatives, appointed during the year. Mrs Janet 4 and 5 of this report. RBG during the year was the achieve the RBG’s Mission. the construction phase. Capital works as encompassed by the annual budget Halsall and Ms Elizabeth O’Keeffe bring unsustainable levels of damage to Fern funding is currently being sought. I commend all at the RBG for their and corporate plan. The next year promises to be an a wealth of relevant experience and Gully caused by a dramatic increase in the dedicated efforts, and look forward to exciting and productive time, and I look The first stage of the Scientific Treasures expertise to the Board, especially in the roosting numbers of Grey-headed Flying- In order to ensure effective another productive and rewarding year. forward to working with the Board, staff of the Royal Botanic Gardens project areas of environmental management, foxes. After exhaustive consideration and communication with stakeholders, the and stakeholders in helping to conserve has now been completed, with the local government and community issues. trial of all feasible alternatives, a limited RBG has produced a new seasonal and celebrate the world’s plant life. assistance of a generous grant from the culling program was undertaken to reduce magazine, Floreo, to be published three I would also like to express my John T Reid Australian Charitable Trust. immediate pressures on Fern Gully. A times each calendar year. Floreo has appreciation to retiring Board members communication strategy was developed to been very well received and presents Dr Anne Astin, Dr Brian A McNamee Mr David S Adam keep the community advised of actions a welcome opportunity to keep and Mr John Gough AO OBE, for their Chairman being proposed to manage the situation, stakeholders aware of current issues commitment and excellent contributions Royal Botanic Gardens Board and new initiatives. Dr Philip Moors to the RBG’s future directions. Director pages 6/7 Royal Botanic Gardens Corporate Governance

From left: Prof Pauline Y Ladiges, Mrs Janet Halsall, Ms Elizabeth O’Keeffe, Royal Botanic Gardens Board Victoria The member must not take any further Members of the Finance and Audit Contributing to a Culturally and Mr W Rodger Elliot and Mr David S Adam at Observatory Gate, Royal Botanic Gardens Board Mrs Janet Halsall RBG Melbourne. Inset: Sarah Guest. BA, JP The RBG is a statutory authority part in the discussion or voting on the Committee are Mr David Adam, Prof Linguistically Diverse Society Victoria - Board Members at 30 June 2001 Appointed to the Board 12 December 2000. established under the Royal Botanic matter to which the declaration relates. Pauline Ladiges, Mr Rodger Elliot and The Aboriginal Heritage Walk (AHW) Mrs Halsall is a former Mayor and Councillor The Board oversees the governance of Dr Philip Moors. Mr David S Adam Gardens Act 1991. The Board is continued to raise greater awareness of the City of Casey (1997-2000). She is now the RBG and may delegate its functions LLB (Hons) responsible to the Minister for and respect for the customs and rich involved with a variety of organisations and Remuneration Chairman - appointed 3 June 1997. Environment and Conservation for and powers to a committee of the Board, heritage of the local Boonwurrung and service projects in the Cranbourne area, and Appointed to the Board 23 April 1996. fulfilling its statutory requirements under the Director, any of the Board’s members Remuneration of Board members is fixed by Woiwurrung people and the ancestral remains active on local government issues. Mr Adam was an Executive Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Act 1991 and or any of its staff. The Director, as the the Governor-in-Council under Schedule 2 lands that RBG Melbourne occupy. In BHP from 1977 until 1986. He was Chairman Ms Elizabeth O’Keeffe Board’s Chief Executive Officer, has of the Royal Botanic Gardens Act 1991. the Royal Botanic Gardens Regulations recognition of the unique experience of Colonial Limited from 1992 until his Appointed to the Board 1 January 2001. responsibility for the day-to-day Remuneration for the Director is 1994, which make provision for the care, the tour offers to visitors, the AHW retirement in June 2000. Ms O’Keeffe is Executive Director Land management and control of the RBG. protection, management and determined by the Governor-in-Council on received an Ansett Australia Victorian Victoria in the Department of Natural the recommendation of Cabinet. The Board Prof Pauline Y Ladiges improvement of RBG Melbourne and Board meetings are held at least nine Tourism Award for ‘Aboriginal & Torres PhD, MSc, DipEd Resources and Environment and Chair of the appoints the Director and is responsible for Melbourne Parks and Waterways Board. She Cranbourne, managed land, and the times every year. The Director attends Strait Islander Tourism’. Deputy Chairman - appointed 3 March 1998. was a member of the Zoological Parks and State Botanical Collection. every Board meeting and the Divisional his performance. Members of the The AHW has also played an integral role Appointed to the Board 3 March 1992. Gardens Board from 1995 to 2001. She has Director, Corporate Resources, is the Remuneration Committee are Mr David S Prof Ladiges is Professor and Head of the The Board comprises seven members, in facilitating Aboriginal employment held senior executive positions responsible Secretary to the Board. Divisional Directors Adam, Prof Pauline Ladiges and Mr Rodger School of Botany at The University of including a Chairperson and a Deputy initiatives through Diversity@work, a for Crown land management, corporate Elliot. Refer to the financial statements for Melbourne. She is a member of The Chairperson, who are appointed by attend at least one Board meeting each collaborative cross-cultural RBG resources, and portfolio and policy co- Environmental Committee for Parks Victoria, year to inform the Board of key issues and further information regarding remuneration. employment program aimed at ordination in central and line agencies for the the Governor in Council, on the and a non-executive Director of Yarra Valley outputs relevant to their Division. This Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. recommendation of the Minister. The strengthening indigenous employment Water. She was a member/Deputy Chairman enhances the Board members’ knowledge Risk Management Board represents a diversity of knowledge opportunities. In recognition of the RBG’s of the Advisory Committee for the Australian Mr W Rodger Elliot AM of the RBG and its activities. The Board The RBG has a Risk Management Plan and expertise in the fields of botany, contribution to managing diversity in the Biological Resources Study (ABRS) to Appointed to the Board 23 April 1996. horticulture, business management, public may also request external or independent which covers public safety, business workplace, the AHW received a December 2000. Prof Ladiges is a founding Mr Elliot is a recipient of the Australian administration and nature conservation. advice on a particular matter. operations and site accessibility across all Commendation Award from the Office of member of the RBG Board. Institute of Horticulture’s Award for of its activities and operations. These Excellence, the Australian Natural History The members are appointed for a term Public Employment under its program Mrs Sarah Guest Board Committees Medallion, the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal not exceeding four years, but are eligible risks, and the RBG’s management of ‘Good Ideas for Managing People in the Appointed to the Board 23 April 1996. from the Royal Horticultural Society, London, for reappointment. The appointment of Most Board members also participate them, are reported annually to the Victorian Public Sector’. Mrs Guest has previously served as Chair and and in June 2001 was appointed as a Member in one or more Board Committees, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority. board member of the Victorian Committee Board members is timed to ensure that The rehabilitation of Long Island, which RBG Melbourne provides education German and Indonesian based in the General Division of the Order of The RBG uses the Risk Management Plan of Australia’s Open Garden Scheme (AOGS). there is always a quorum of members which include: aims to recreate indigenous plant programs to students with special programs have been developed and a Australia. He is an Honorary Life Member of She writes a gardening column for The Age available at any one time (a quorum of • Finance and Audit Committee; and several other planning mechanisms needs. The Aboriginal Resource Trail French program is being prepared. the Australian Plant Society, is Deputy communities that existed in the region newspaper and is the author of several books the Board is four members). to identify, understand and manage and a Sensory Trail were developed to Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the • RBG Friends Liaison Committee; prior to European settlement, will be on plants and Australian gardens, including possible positive and negative outcomes. Multi-lingual volunteer guides enable Maud Gibson Trust and is a member of the A member of the Board who, either • RBG Maud Gibson Trust Committee; complemented by an emphasis on enable students with special needs to the book ‘Private Gardens of Australia’. She RBG Melbourne to cater to the needs Dandenong Ranges Gardens Trust. Representative of the Board’s commitment enjoy and appreciate RBG Melbourne directly or indirectly, has a conflict of • Australian Garden Project Control indigenous culture. Indigenous of non-English speaking visitors and also contributes to magazines both in to the creation and maintenance of a safe and Cranbourne. Australia and overseas. interest or duties, or a direct or pecuniary Group; interpretation will include a ‘Bora’ site enhance their experience. A number and equitable environment, and in interest, in any matter before the Board • ARCUE Board of Management; and (meeting place), recreated middens and Programs to support the school curriculum of guides are also specialists in English must declare the nature of the interest or accordance with legislation, the Board has guided walks. • Remuneration Committee. area of Languages Other Than English as a second language (ESL) teaching established an Occupational Health and conflict at a meeting of the Board. (LOTE) have also been established. enabling RBG Melbourne to provide The committees may include Safety Committee and an Equal special tours to ESL groups and assist Board members and other persons Employment Opportunity Committee. in building their English language skills. who bring special areas of expertise Refer to ‘Our Employees’ on page 28 for pages 8/9 to the organisation. further information. The

Organisation 34, 355 students participated in education programs at the RBG in 2000/01.

Professor Jim Ross (far right) with the German Federal President, President Rau (centre), and RBG Melbourne was Mrs Rau (far left) during a presidential visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne The Herbarium houses the State Funding has recently been granted to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, May 2001. (RBG Melbourne) Botanical Collection, an irreplaceable commence work on Stage 1 of The founded in 1846 at the RBG Melbourne in South Yarra extends botanic resource. The Collection Australian Garden Project. Completion of Organisational Objectives The current RBG Triennial Financial Plan Legislation direction of Charles LaTrobe, over 38 hectares and includes the consists of over one million dried both Stages 1 and 2 of the project will see The Board is required under the Royal establishes the main budgetary No amendments were made to RBG’s Observatory Gate development, specimens of plants, fungi and algae the transformation of an old sand mine at Superintendent of Port Botanic Gardens Act 1991 to establish objectives of the organisation as being: legislation during 2000/01. The previously known as the Old Melbourne from Australia and around the globe, RBG Cranbourne into an outstanding a corporate plan that outlines the • To increase resources to address Phillip. In 1991, the State organisation is, however, seeking a Observatory Site. and represents one of the most display of Australia’s remarkable flora. strategies that the RBG will undertake salary inequities; number of amendments to the Act, historically significant collections in the Visitors will be able to explore 26 hectares Government of Victoria to achieve its Charter (page 1). The RBG RBG Melbourne was established in • To improve the curation of the State specifically to include in the objectives world. The Herbarium also maintains a of landscaped gardens showcasing the currently operates under its second 1846 and is renowned worldwide for its passed legislation to establish Botanical Collection; of the Act and functions of the Board rich and diverse collection of botanical diverse elements of Australian habitats. corporate plan, effective from July 1997 exceptional beauty. More than 56,000 the organisation as an • To provide for operational growth reference to the scientific and books, manuscripts and works of art. A visitor centre and recreational zone will to June 2002. individual plants, representing over 12,000 of RBG Cranbourne; conservation initiatives of the different species from every also be included in the development. independent statutory organisation in the area of biodiversity, Revenue Generation and • To identify and implement new part of the globe, are displayed in Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne authority with the ability to consistent with our role as a modern Budgetary Objectives business opportunities building on picturesque landscapes. (RBG Cranbourne) Australian Research Centre for the RBG brand, while fostering the botanic garden. Amendments have also In 1970, as a result of the vision of the Urban Ecology (ARCUE) generate and retain revenue. The organisation’s income is primarily Visitor services and facilities include expansion of current revenue sources been proposed to increase the length Maud Gibson Trust, the State Government ARCUE was established in 1998 to The inaugural Board assumed annual recurrent funding from the extensive interpretive signs, guided walks (to $1.4 million by 2003/04); of term for which the Board may grant established RBG Cranbourne to advance knowledge and understanding Victorian Government, supplemented and tours, two cafes, two gift shops and a its responsibilities on 1 July • To achieve a consistent growth licences, and to remove the restriction complement RBG Melbourne through the of the ecology, restoration and by income generated through grants, visitor centre. Open every day of the year in corporate, community and that prohibits the Board from carrying creation of an Australian native garden. management of isolated natural habitats 1992, marking a new era donations, business operations and with free entry, RBG Melbourne attracts philanthropic contributions of at on a business of selling plants. The site now covers 363 hectares, within urban areas, with a view to investment. The annual recurrent almost two million intrastate, interstate for the RBG. least 10% per annum (to $1.7 million including some of the most important conserving biodiversity. The scope of budget is allocated to salaries, Administrative Responsibilities and overseas visitors every year. by 2003/04); and remnant bushland and wetlands of the ARCUE’s activities encompasses basic operating costs and minor capital works. The Board administers RBG Melbourne, Melbourne Region, and is recognised as a and applied scientific research; • To build the Endowment Fund towards National Herbarium of Victoria and the RBG Cranbourne, the National site of State significance for flora and undergraduate, honours and post- the target of $1.3 million by 2003/04. State Botanical Collection Herbarium of Victoria, the State fauna conservation. graduate training; long-term ecological The National Herbarium of Victoria, Botanical Collection and ARCUE. studies; community education and located at RBG Melbourne and founded in RBG Cranbourne offers a natural training programs; policy and 1853, is one of the oldest scientific bushland experience, and attracts management advice to all levels of institutions in Victoria and renowned bushwalkers and birdwatchers, as well as government; and consultancy services. for its pursuit of research into plant local picnickers and tourists, who make In addition, ARCUE works in close systematics, taxonomy and biodiversity. use of the barbecue area and interpretive collaboration with The University of Horticulture and conservation research are displays. Visitation in 2000/01 totalled Melbourne and the research and also the focus of significant study. approximately 70,000 people. education programs of RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne. pages 10/11 The

Organisation Customer Service Officer, Matt Jones continued… assisting a visitor at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate.

RBG Cranbourne.

Corporate Management Group Divisional Director, Divisional Director, Director (1992) Corporate Resources (1992) Melbourne Gardens (1992) From left: Organisational Chart Dr Philip Moors, Jenny Steinicke, Dr Philip Moors Jenny Steinicke Richard Barley BA, Grad Dip Bus BAppSc (Horticulture) Assoc Prof Mark McDonnell, PhD, BSc (Hons) Richard Barley and Prof Jim Ross at DIRECTOR Leads and promotes the activities of Responsible for initiating and Responsible for horticultural planning Long Island, RBG Melbourne. Dr Philip Moors RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne, the co-ordinating projects to improve and operations, including planning, National Herbarium of Victoria, and corporate management, including management and development of living financial management and planning, collections and landscape, arboriculture, Administration ARCUE in order to achieve the highest Research and Policy standards in horticultural, scientific and human resources, marketing and nursery operations, and site Development financial management and in visitor and communications, information services, infrastructure. Provides direction for the education programs. business development and delivery of education services and implementation, and legal, legislative visitor programs at RBG Melbourne. PLANT SCIENCES & MELBOURNE CRANBOURNE CORPORATE AUSTRALIAN Dr Moors worked as an ecologist in BIODIVERSITY GARDENS GARDENS RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTRE and contractual issues. She is also New Zealand for 15 years, becoming Acting Divisional Director, FOR URBAN responsible for the management of Chief Botanist and Divisional Director Acting Divisional Divisional Director ECOLOGY Assistant Director (Research) for the Cranbourne Gardens Divisional Director Richard Barley Director Jenny Steinicke Director The Australian Garden Project. Prof Jim Ross Assoc Prof Department of Conservation. Between Assoc Prof Mark McDonnell Assoc Prof Mark McDonnell 1989 and 1992 he was Director of the Director, Australian Research Centre PhD, MSc, BA Mark McDonnell Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union for Urban Ecology (1998) Dr McDonnell is acting in this role until (now Birds Australia) in Melbourne. Assoc Prof Mark McDonnell a new Divisional Director is appointed. PhD, MSc, BA Responsible for management of RBG Chief Botanist and Divisional Director, Responsible for scientific studies of Cranbourne, including horticultural Plant Sciences and Biodiversity (1992) plant biodiversity and ecological planning and operations, conservation Collections Education Service Ecology Australian Garden Ecology Project Prof Jim Ross processes in natural habitats within management, landscape management Library Horticulture Education Service Research PhD, MSc, FLS Business and urban areas. Currently, studies focus on and planning, and capital works. Plant Sciences Infrastructure Horticulture Responsible for scientific research into Finance applying ecological science to the Provides direction for the delivery of Visitor Programs Land Management plant biodiversity and systematics, and Business Development management and preservation of urban public programs at RBG Cranbourne. Planning and management of the State Botanical Development Human Resources natural areas. Dr McDonnell is also an Collection. As Chief Botanist, he holds Information Services Associate Professor with the School of statutory responsibility under the Royal Marketing and Botany at The University of Melbourne. Communications Botanic Gardens Act 1991 and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981. He is also a Professorial Associate with the School of During the 2000/01 financial year, the Facilities and Administration Branch previously located under Corporate Botany at The University of Melbourne. Resources merged with Technical Services to form a new branch, Infrastructure, within the Melbourne Gardens Division, and the Records and Planning Branch combined with Information Technology to form the Information pages 12/13 Services Branch within the Corporate Resources Division. Generous The amounts listed below include Supporter ($10,000-$49,999) current and previous years’ donations Australia Council for the Arts Financial Unlocking scientific since 1992. treasures thanks to the Australian Orchid Foundation* John T Reid Australian Australian Research Council (DEETYA)* Support Benefactor (more than $500,000) Charitable Trust and William Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Buckland Foundation. Pacific Dunlop Limited Cranbourne Inc. Safeguarding the future Pacific Dunlop Limited is our Principal Douglas and Patricia Hocking Corporate Benefactor. We thank the National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW* company for its generous involvement The Magic Pudding sculpture sponsored by Director’s Circle members in, and contribution to, achieving the Plant Craft Cottage Inc Aspect Computing. enjoying a garden party. Mission of the RBG. Root Projects Australia Pty Ltd with the assistance of the John T Reid Corporate Sponsorships KH and AM Simon Australian Charitable Trust the RBG has The Baker Foundation Corporate sponsorships enable South East Water Ltd been able to improve public access to Department of Education, businesses to partner with the RBG to Bequest Gifts Sponsor a Tree Employment and Training Member ($5,000-$9,999) deliver projects and programs that the information stored in the preserved A bequest directs the executor of an estate The Sponsor a Tree program will be improve access to and enhance the plant collections, whilst The Ian Potter Department of Natural Resources Neutrog Australia Pty Ltd RBG Melbourne is regarded as one of Foundation is enabling the creation of to make a gift to the person or institution of established before the end of 2001. and Environment To safeguard the future of diversity of attractions within the RBG Donor ($1,000-$4,999) the best botanic gardens in the world. choice. Bequests, both large and small, Contributions of any amount will be for the benefit of plant conservation an innovative environmental education Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the RBG, a variety of private Australian Systematic Botany Society Its invaluable plant collections are a garden especially for children. make up an important portion of RBG dedicated to RBG Melbourne and Melbourne Inc. and the community. (Eichler Award)* fund-generating programs significant scientific resource for the funding and are a wonderful way to leave a the care of specific trees, such as those in John T Reid Australian Charitable Trust gift that will bring lasting benefit to the the Eucalypt and Oak Collections. Mr Harry Bold are being implemented. conservation of plants, and the RBG Director’s Circle Memorial Gifts itself has provided the community with future of the RBG. Sponsors will gain an insight into and Partner ($250,000-$499,999) B Burns The Director’s Circle honours and A gift in memory of a loved one will free access to natural open spaces in appreciation of trees and their care. T A Campbell recognises donors who make annual endow a garden seat. The seat is Lindsay and Paula Fox, the Fox family which to relax and learn about plants Royal Botanic Gardens Commercial Bedding Supplies unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more. placed at a preferred location within and Linfox Transport (Aust) Pty Ltd for over 155 years. Foundation Victoria (Aust) Pty Ltd Members of the Director’s Circle enjoy RBG Melbourne and becomes a part Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE The Foundation enables the RBG to Donations from individuals, corporate Mrs MJ Donath To safeguard the future of the RBG, a exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and of the unique views and tranquil secure its financial future through sponsorships, grants from community Bronwyn Duncan variety of private fund-generating presentations, meet expert staff and atmosphere of the RBG. Companion ($100,000-$249,999) receiving and investing unrestricted gifts. groups, philanthropic trusts and programs are being implemented. have the opportunity to become Annamila Pty Ltd Golf Publishing Grants to Support Specific Managed by a board of trustees, the foundations are vital to the RBG. Already the benefits of such efforts are involved in future plans and Australian Biological Resources Study* Grosvenor Settlement Collections or Areas of Research interest from the Foundation will be used being celebrated throughout the developments at the RBG. The RBG acknowledges with appreciation Catholic Education Office J & B Lawton to improve and enhance high priority organisation and by the community. Grants can be given to support specific the financial assistance received Eurochumie S.A.R.L Susan McGlashan The majority of a Director’s Circle gift is projects at the RBG and advance plant collections within the RBG or this year and in past years. This support SB Myer scientific programs within the National The Friends of the Royal Botanic invested in the Royal Botanic Gardens dedicated to a particular area of has enabled the organisation to expand Herbarium of Victoria. Gardens Melbourne, Trust Fund Natural Heritage Trust Foundation whilst the remainder of the scientific research. In consultation with and improve RBG Melbourne and Maud Gibson Trust J L Penny gift assists in funding priority projects. the donor’s interests, grants are applied Cranbourne, assist in the preservation of Parks Victoria M Ringersma For a complete list of Director’s Circle to areas where funding is most needed. the State Botanical Collection, and Mr Roger Riordan M Roberts Members refer to Appendix 8, page 53. enlarge its scientific research and EA Ross conservation programs. Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Trusts and Foundations (formerly the Helen M Schutt Trust) A Simon Philanthropic grants from trusts and The William Buckland Foundation Ms Catherine A Simon foundations make up a very significant CD Simon Pty Ltd and invaluable portion of the Major Supporter ($50,000-$99,999) J Simon organisation’s funding. For example, Environment Australia* Brodie T Treloar Esso Australia and Mobil Oil Australia * Denotes science grants for the The Hermon Slade Foundation 2000/01 financial year only pages 14/15 The Ian Potter Foundation Corporate Plan Priorities

The Australian Garden Project, RBG Cranbourne. The following information Corporate Plan Priority 1 Objective 2.2 Development of the Corporate Plan Priority 3 Corporate Plan Priority 4 Corporate Plan Priority 5 living plant collections of RBG outlines the corporate plan Diversity and richness of visitor Leadership in research and conservation Excellence in staff and workplace Efficiency and accountability in experiences Melbourne in accordance with the management financial management priorities and objectives which Master Plan and Collections Policy Objective 3.1 Establishment at RBG Objective 1.1 Heightened community Cranbourne of a national centre of Objective 4.1 Recruitment and retention Objective 5.1 Budget management Objective 2.3 Conservation and make up the 1997/2002 understanding of the purpose, activities excellence for research into natural of skilled and motivated staff who are and reporting with a focus on agreed enhancement of the indigenous flora Corporate Plan of the RBG. and collections of RBG Melbourne and habitats in urban areas able to meet the RBG’s needs and outcomes and fauna and their habitats at RBG Cranbourne support its culture A new Corporate Plan for Melbourne and Cranbourne Objective 3.2 A conservation policy Objective 5.2 Management to meet Objective 1.2 Utilisation of the RBG’s for the RBG Objective 4.2 Workplace practices that all financial targets and statutory 2002/05 will be developed in Objective 2.4 Development of landscapes and facilities for a broad continue to promote productivity and requirements and the needs of the RBG information technology and Objective 3.3 An integrated the 2001/02 financial year. range of visitor activities efficiency, and equity and safety management systems to improve conservation research program Objective 5.3 Increases in annual net Objective 1.3 Increased access to, efficiency, productivity and reliability focusing on Victorian plants Objective 4.3 The best achievable revenue through expanded revenue- and visitor participation in, a greater employment conditions within the producing activities Objective 2.5 Curation and Objective 3.4 Expansion of the diversity of visitor programs, services resources available to the RBG enhancement of the State Botanical systematics, micropropagation and Objective 5.4 Increased levels of and tourist packages Collection in accordance with a long- plant selection research programs Objective 4.4 Professional development sponsorship, donations and bequests, Objective 1.4 Optimisation of visitor term management plan Objective 3.5 Increased accessibility that meets the needs of the RBG and and other grants attendance at RBG Melbourne and fosters job satisfaction Objective 2.6 Successful completion of to collections, databases and research Objective 5.5 Management of all Cranbourne major capital projects, particularly The information, particularly descriptive Objective 4.5 A clear understanding capital projects so that they are Australian Garden and Woodland and distributional data for Victorian and by all staff of the corporate objectives completed on time, within approved Corporate Plan Priority 2 Recreation Zone at RBG Cranbourne and horticultural plants of the RBG and organisational budgets, to agreed standards, and Superior management and enhancement Observatory Gate at RBG Melbourne Objective 3.6 Consolidation of the RBG performance in a professional manner of the collections, gardens, natural Objective 2.7 Maintenance and as a national focus for biodiversity Objective 4.6 Staff ownership of habitats and built environment The following pages (18-24) detail improvement of buildings and capital research on cryptogams (fungi, lichens, decision-making, and responsibility the Annual Outputs for the RBG. In Objective 2.1 Demonstrated excellence infrastructure to meet the requirements algae, mosses and liverworts) for actions and outcomes reporting on the performance of the in horticultural maintenance and of the RBG and in accordance with Objective 3.7 Expanded programs organisation we have aligned each presentation of gardens and landscapes Victorian Government standards enabling students, research fellows and Annual Output against the Corporate in accordance with the Master Plan and honorary associates to undertake Objective 2.8 Definition and Plan objectives as detailed above. Collections Policy management of the RBG’s brand and studies utilising the living and preserved corporate identity collections at the RBG Objective 3.8 Enhanced and effective communication of research and conservation information to the scientific and general community Dr Terry Coates, Ecologist, RBG Cranbourne, pages 16/17 undertaking research in the field. Annual Outputs – Plant Sciences

This output group relates to the use of the RBG’s collections of plant specimens for botanical Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology (ARCUE) - Research associated with the and horticultural research. The outcomes relate to discoveries about plants, plant communities, ecology, restoration and management of urban natural environments throughout fungi, the conservation of biodiversity, and developing understanding about the threats to Australia and the world. biodiversity. The Plant Sciences output group includes the following: Botanical Knowledge - The National Herbarium of Victoria and its research programs, training and supervision of honours, masters and PhD students, plant identifications, and scientific consulting/contracting work.

Project Description Outlook Objective Project Description Outlook Objective

Conservation of Victoria’s flora, Detailed field surveys of at least 40 rare and threatened Victorian taxa have been The various programs will continue and be 3.3 Supervision of Honours and Staff co-supervised 16 Honours and postgraduate students completing research projects The teaching role of staff will be maintained 3.7 RBG Melbourne completed. For many of these taxa, living material was collected for long-term storage expanded to assist in the conservation Postgraduate students, in systematics, conservation and horticultural research at various tertiary institutions. to expand RBG research programs and ensure of germplasm, research on conservation genetics, and propagation and reintroduction and documentation of Australia’s RBG Melbourne Seven of these students submitted theses. future scientists are adequately trained. techniques. This research enables the RBG to better understand ecological requirements biodiversity and raise community and Continued growth and dynamic The Australia-wide community mapping scheme for fungi (Fungimap) recorded 1,775 Major funding for the Fungimap secretariat 3.6 of rare species and provide input to their management plans, and is expected to land managers’ awareness of relevant issues. activities of Fungimap, entries and participated in the 1st National Fungimap Conference organised by the is being sought to expand the program. contribute to their reintroduction into the wild. RBG Melbourne Denmark Environment Centre in WA. A Fungimap CD-ROM guide was also produced Fungimap is developing into a national umbrella Species profile and threats database, An audit of published information on significant and listed rare, threatened or The program will continue and be expanded 3.5 and distributed. group for individuals and community groups RBG Melbourne endangered Victorian vascular plants was completed, enabling improved access to to assist in the conservation and who wish to further their knowledge and research findings for RBG research programs and government. documentation of Australia’s biodiversity understanding of fungi in Australia. and raise community and land managers’ Urban ecology of the Grey-headed Research investigated the causes of the extension of the geographic range of the species Findings will assist the management of 3.3 awareness of relevant issues. Flying-fox, into Melbourne. Data were collected on the species’ diet, the abundance of food resources Grey-headed Flying-foxes at RBG Melbourne Systematics research, Systematics research continued focusing on the documentation of Australia’s The various programs will continue 3.4 ARCUE and the influence of climate change due to urbanisation. and will be presented in international journals. RBG Melbourne biodiversity of bryophytes, fungi and especially flowering plants. The research and be expanded to assist in the Study of pond breeding frogs in Fieldwork commenced at 115 ponds in urban and suburban Melbourne. Research aims to The research findings will assist in conserving 3.1 provides valuable information to assist in their management and conservation, documentation and conservation of Melbourne, identify the current distribution and habitat requirements of native frogs. amphibian biodiversity in urban habitats. especially of Victorian species. Australia’s biodiversity and raise ARCUE community and land managers’ awareness of relevant issues. Landscape ecology of Melbourne’s Research identifying native grasslands in the Melbourne area and quantifying their loss in A paper is in preparation to be submitted 3.1 native grasslands, the period 1986-2000 has highlighted the endangered nature of native grasslands and to Biological Conservation. Ex situ Orchid Conservation Forum, The first ‘Ex situ Orchid Conservation Forum’ was hosted and co-sponsored, An Orchid Conservation Network will 3.1 ARCUE the problems associated with their preservation in urban areas. RBG Melbourne with DNRE, by the RBG in November 2000. The current state of orchid conservation be established, an orchid conservation research in Australia was investigated through presentations and extended discussions; guide will be written, and planning Public submissions in response to ARCUE’s contributions inform the community of scientific aspects of the issues and ARCUE will continue to make public submissions 3.1 the proceedings will be published. for the second Forum will occur. urban ecology issues, encourage informed decision making. Submissions were made regarding Flying-foxes, on important urban ecology issues. ARCUE urban development in Camberwell, and the proposed Hume Freeway. Publications and presentations, The Plant Sciences Branch published 20 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals Publication and dissemination of research 3.8 RBG Melbourne and 35 general articles as well as giving 36 lectures or seminars, 15 conference through scientific and general media will Geographic Information Systems Physical, demographic and biological data have been collected and integrated into spatial These databases and others to be created will 3.1 presentations and many media reports covering various systematics, conservation be continued to raise awareness of the (GIS) databases, databases for public open spaces in the greater Melbourne. These will provide a valuable provide critical information for ecological and horticultural research programs. role the RBG plays in research on biodiversity. ARCUE research tool facilitating urban ecology and conservation research, and management. research, education and management. For details on presentations and publications refer to Appendices 10 and 11 respectively.

History of the Herbarium, Work continued on the first draft of a book detailing the history of the National A draft is expected to be completed by 3.8 RBG Melbourne Herbarium of Victoria, and research and identification of suitable botanical illustrations mid-2002 and the book completed by 2003. to include in the book was undertaken.

pages 18/19 Annual Outputs – Management of Administered Assets State Botanical Collection - All activities associated with conserving, curating and databasing the collection of preserved plant specimens and all activities associated with The RBG protects the assets under its management for the benefit of future generations. curating, conserving and enhancing the library collection. The results the organisation is seeking to achieve relate to the conservation, protection Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - All activities associated with conserving, enhancing and enhancement of the following assets: and maintaining the living plant collections and landscapes at South Yarra, including the Observatory site landscape. Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne - All activities associated with conserving, developing and maintaining the living plant collections and landscapes at RBG Cranbourne.

Project Description Outlook Objective Project Description Outlook Objective

Long Island, Planting of five plant communities and construction of boardwalks and paths have Funding for stage two of the project 2.2 Plant production, A total of 21,000 plants has been propagated in 2000/01 for revegetation projects both Propagation of plants for major projects 2.1 RBG Melbourne been completed in stage one of the restoration of a culturally significant site from is being sought. RBG Cranbourne on- and off-site, including the Long Island Project at RBG Melbourne. will continue. exotic to indigenous vegetation. Stage one was funded by Parks Victoria. Ecological sustainability, Monitoring of post-burn and grassy woodland vegetation quadrats has been Papers detailing results will be 2.3 Nursery development, Construction of modern propagating facilities has commenced, in order to extend The facilities will be completed for 2.7 RBG Cranbourne undertaken to assist in enhancing the conservation of biodiversity. submitted for publication. RBG Melbourne the production range and capacity, and research capability of the Nursery. Funding use by October 2001. Environmental weed and pest control, A variety of control techniques continues to be implemented in order to Monitoring and control will continue, 2.3 has been provided by the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Trust Fund. RBG Cranbourne lessen the impacts that weeds and pests have on RBG Cranbourne’s biodiversity. and a Weed Management Strategy will The Ian Potter Foundation Landscape designs are under way for an environmental, educational garden especially Construction of the Garden will commence 2.2 be developed. Children’s Garden, for children. Funding has been provided by The Ian Potter Foundation. early 2002 and be completed in 2003. The Australian Garden, A report has been prepared on the flora and fauna values of the remnant Updating of design plans, design 2.6 RBG Melbourne RBG Cranbourne vegetation in The Australian Garden site. The findings of the report aid the documentation, horticultural Observatory Gate Café Herb Garden, An innovative vegetable and herb garden to supply vegetables and herbs to the The garden will be maintained by 2.2 development of the site. and soil testing will take place. RBG Melbourne Observatory Café has been designed and planted. Observatory Café Grassy Woodland planting, To restore the cleared agricultural land to indigenous vegetation corridors 3,350 The planting of indigenous species 2.3 Conservation of Acacia leprosa The RBG successfully conserved and propagated the unique Cinnamon Wattle, ‘Scarlet Blaze’ will be launched as part 2.3 RBG Cranbourne plants were propagated on-site and planted along the south-east boundary of the site. is enhancing the conservation zone. ‘Scarlet Blaze’ , Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’ , which was chosen as Victoria’s floral emblem for the of the Centenary of Federation celebrations. Display planting at entry precinct, Some 5,000 plants were propagated, planted and maintained, in order to improve The feature planting will be further 2.1 RBG Melbourne Centenary of Federation and is being sold through retail nurseries. RBG Cranbourne the aesthetic appeal of the new entry precinct. enhanced during the next twelve months. De-silting of Central Lake, Silt was pumped from Central Lake to improve aesthetics and capacity for storm-water, Silt levels will continue to be monitored. 2.7 Statutory planning referral authority, Planning permits for developments surrounding RBG Cranbourne continued to be Continued assessment will protect 2.3 RBG Melbourne using disposal methods which met EPA guidelines. Works were funded by the Friends RBG Cranbourne assessed by RBG Cranbourne on the basis of environmental impacts that could environmental and amenity values of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Trust Fund. adversely affect the values of RBG Cranbourne and the surrounding area. into the future. Storm-water control, Roof drainage on the National Herbarium of Victoria was improved and the storm-water All RBG buildings will continue to be 2.7 Elisabeth Murdoch Pavilion, The design and construction of the Elisabeth Murdoch Pavilion was completed. Landscape planting will be 2.7 RBG Melbourne system was extended to reduce the risk of the building being flooded during heavy rain. properly maintained. RBG Cranbourne Funding was provided by the Maud Gibson Trust to acknowledge the contribution completed by winter 2002. Waste recycling, To assist in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill, 23 recycle/rubbish stations The RBG will continue to utilise systems 3.2 Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE has made to RBG Cranbourne. RBG Melbourne were installed around RBG Melbourne. Funding was provided by EcoRecycle Victoria to minimise waste going to landfill and to Scientific Treasures of the The first stage of the Scientific Treasures of the Royal Botanic Gardens project was Mounting and databasing of the 2.5 and the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Inc. participate in community education recycling. Royal Botanic Gardens Project, completed with 13,000 Australian higher plant specimens mounted and 74,000 collection will continue. The electronic Nursery facilities, Construction of a fully automated glass-house and extensive shade-house has been Work will be undertaken to construct soil 2.7 RBG Melbourne Australian specimens in Juncaginaceae, Mimosaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Fabaceae, data will be available to scientists RBG Cranbourne completed. Funding was provided by Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE. bins and soil sterilisation facilities in an Rutaceae and Rhamnaceae databased. Funding was provided by the John T Reid through Australia’s Virtual Herbarium effort to increase efficiency and quality of Australian Charitable Trust. website in coming years. plant propagation for revegetation projects and The Australian Garden Project.

pages 20/21 Annual Outputs – Visitor Programs

The aim of the Visitor Programs output group is to enhance our visitors’ and students’ understanding and appreciation of plants and plant communities, and to foster the use of RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne for education and public enjoyment. The outcomes are: communication, learning, and economic and social activity through a unique environmental experience.

Project Description Outlook Objective Project Description Outlook Objective

Moonlight Cinema and Net revenue to the RBG increased by 5.6% from the previous year, aided by dry Positive audience feedback indicates that 5.3 Publications, A new suite of publication templates including a factsheet, flyer and brochure were A series of factsheets and self-guided 1.3 Theatre productions, weather and more efficient productions. Moonlight Cinema and Theatre will continue RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne developed to allow staff to produce in-house information and interpretation material walks brochures will be produced to RBG Melbourne to enjoy record numbers and popularity. for visitors. provide further interpretation.

The ‘Hidden Forest’ exhibition Education programs were developed in association with an exhibition of Jeannie Baker’s The scope of programs delivered will 1.2 Flora Explorer, A calendar of guided visitor walks was developed, focusing on plant collections and The Flora Explorer calendar of walks will 1.3 and education programs, book The Hidden Forest featuring 15 original collages. An estimated 2,445 people visited continue to be developed and enhanced. RBG Melbourne horticultural techniques. be further developed and continue to be RBG Melbourne the exhibition and 2,379 students participated in related education programs. offered to visitors.

Arbor Week celebrations, Celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Arbor Week included the planting of over 3,200 Education activities that support important 1.3 Southern Chinese Collection, Interpretive signs focusing on the significant role of plants and the conservation Interpretative signage will be developed 1.1 RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne trees by 550 primary school students at RBG Cranbourne and Melbourne. environmental events, such as Arbor Week, RBG Melbourne efforts under way to conserve China’s threatened flora were installed for the opening for stage two of the Collection. will continue to be provided. of the Collection.

Development of on-line The development of on-line education programs has continued, including a global class- On-line education programs will be further 1.3 Enquiries at the Visitor Centre, The Visitor Centre handled over 40,000 enquiries from state, national and The further development of factsheets and 1.4 education programs, room project that focused on the identification of butterflies and butterfly-attracting plants. developed to enhance student and teacher RBG Melbourne international visitors - a 100% increase over 1999/2000. displays will enhance customer service and RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne access to the knowledge and expertise of interpretation provision at the Visitor Centre. RBG staff. Development of external The external stakeholder publication, Floreo, was developed to raise awareness about Three editions of Floreo will be produced 1.1, Education programs, New curriculum-based programs were developed for students from pre-school through Quality education programs that support 1.4 stakeholder publication, the projects, activities and achievements of the organisation. Two editions were per calendar year. 3.8 RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne to TAFE, such as ‘Blazing Trail - Celebrating Federation’. 34,355 students and teachers curriculum priorities of the education RBG Melbourne published. Feedback regarding the publication was very positive. participated in RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne programs. community will continue to be developed to increase visitation.

RBG Cranbourne and South East Water Over 1,500 people participated in BushFest, an environment and art-based community Similar events will continue to be held. 1.1 BushFest 2001, day that promotes public awareness about RBG Cranbourne. RBG Cranbourne

School holiday programs, There is growing support for the school holiday activities and environment-based programs The programs offered will be expanded and 1.3 RBG Cranbourne presented at RBG Cranbourne, with approximately 650 children (aged 4-12 years) refined to further increase visitation numbers. participating in 2000/01.

Diversity@work program, Diversity@work is a collaborative cross-cultural employment program aimed at AHW will continue to play an important 1.4 RBG Melbourne and Cranbourne strengthening indigenous employment opportunities. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk (AHW) role in enhancing broad Aboriginal has been integral in facilitating this process. employment initiatives.

pages 22/23 Annual Outputs – Businesses Volunteers, Support Groups

and Honorary Associates Dr John Godfrey, With increasing reliance on commercial activities to generate revenue, the Businesses output Gardens Operated Businesses - The Gardens Shops, functions and events RBG Honorary Associate. group aims to stimulate economic activity from a range of retail and hospitality businesses, Leased/Licensed Businesses - The Terrace Tearooms, Observatory Café and Gardens House and through fundraising. Its outcome is a positive net revenue stream for the RBG from the Outdoor Entertainment - Moonlight Cinema, summer theatre and other outdoor events following sources: Fundraising - Individual and philanthropic donors, and corporate sponsors

Project Description Outlook Objective Herbarium Volunteers Gardening Volunteers V OLUNTARY G UIDES I NFORMATION 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01

Herbarium Volunteers provide invaluable RBG Melbourne increased its volunteer Total number of scheduled walks 476 705 713 Growing the functions and Net revenue from indoor venue bookings decreased by 5.9% over the previous year. Performance is expected to improve through 5.3 support to the National Herbarium of involvement in horticultural programs Total number of walk participants 2,438 2,443 2,471 events business, Greater emphasis continued to be placed on marketing the Old Melbourne Observatory the implementation of a marketing plan. Victoria through their time, diversity of with the assistance of the following RBG Melbourne to corporate clients. skills and dedication. Their work on the people/organisations: Commitment of guides’ 4,614 hours = 5,436 hours = 5,534 hours = Refurbishment of The Gardens Shop The Garden Shop, Lakeside (beside Ornamental Lake) was refurbished to reflect the The refurbishment will enhance visitor 5.3 curation of the State Botanical Collection • Dahlia Society of Victoria hours, including research, 2.3 full-time staff 3 full-time staff 3 full-time staff development and meetings ($93,486) ($97,641) – Lakeside, RBG commercial image. experiences in the Lakeside precinct and continued with 22,689 specimens • Iris Society of Victoria processed and over 2,960 specimens RBG Melbourne aid in achieving increased sales. • Leanne Barnes – added to the Herbarium’s database Perennial Border Volunteer Voluntary Guides Release of RBG Melbourne-branded RBG Melbourne-branded products, including homewares, apparel and greeting cards The release of additional RBG Melbourne- 5.3 MELISR. Assistance was also provided to • Green Corps Volunteers - Long Island During the 2000/01 financial year 40 A number of Voluntary Guides retired products, were released, leading to increased sales and delivering improved margins. branded products will further enhance retail The Mueller Correspondence Project, Project (Kylie Barnes, Amanda Briggs, voluntary guides presented a diverse in the past year - Velma Nelson, RBG Melbourne performance through increased sales and margins. Fungimap project and micropropagation Silvia Gonzalez, Sheona Hollywood, range of general and specialised walks, Jean McEncroe, Jill Greenland and Fundraising programs increase Fundraising activities and services expanded, resulting in a 20% increase in Strategic growth in non-government funds 5.4 experiments in the National Herbarium Zoe Lehmann, Clare Lennox, including Brunch with the Birds, Twilight Julie Lidgett. Their dedication and non-government income, non-government funding compared to 1999/2000. will continue to be sought. of Victoria. James Pote and Shaun Threlfall) Walks and Snapshots of Federation. enthusiasm will be missed. RBG Melbourne During the year, 59 highly dedicated and The University of the Third Age (U3A) Director’s Circle membership growth, Two acquisition functions were held. A target increase of 48.7% in membership numbers The program will continue to be expanded. 5.4 enthusiastic volunteers assisted at the courses held at RBG Melbourne and RBG Melbourne was achieved. Herbarium working a total of 5,118 hours. presented by the Guides educated participants about the history and Enhanced operations of leased businesses, In its third year of operation, the Observatory Café has been firmly established as a Leased businesses will continue to target 5.3 diversity of flora in RBG Melbourne. RBG Melbourne leading Melbourne café and functions venue. The Terrace Tearooms maintained the the functions and receptions market to The International Year of the Volunteer, day-time café business whilst maximising evening receptions. Peter Rowland Catering enhance overall revenue generation. 2001 was also celebrated. continued the lease of Gardens House maintaining a successful functions business. Jenny Happell celebrated her 10th Net revenue from RBG businesses, Net revenue from all RBG-operated business enterprises decreased by approximately New lines of RBG-branded merchandise 5.3 anniversary as a volunteer and RBG Melbourne 25% from the previous year. While functions, events and tours largely maintained net are being developed to enhance the profit contributor to the advancement of RBG revenue levels, the retail businesses reflected the general retail market downturn, and margins available to The Gardens Shops. Melbourne’s Camellia Collection. Her merchandising issues. contribution and that of staff were also acknowledged when RBG Melbourne’s Camellia Collection was awarded the ‘Camellia Garden of Excellence’ by the International Camellia Society.

pages 24/25 Volunteers, Support Groups and Honorary Associates continued… Members of the Plant Craft Cottage.

Maud Gibson Trust Friends of the Royal Botanic Friends of the Royal Botanic The Maud Gibson Trust was established Gardens, Melbourne Inc. Gardens, Cranbourne Inc. in 1945 with a donation from Miss The Friends of the Royal Botanic The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Plant Craft Cottage RBG Honorary Associates, 2000/01 Maud Gibson for ‘the maintenance, Gardens, Melbourne provides support Cranbourne continued to support RBG The Plant Craft Cottage celebrated Mrs Barbara Archer, Esperance, development and improvement of for RBG Melbourne by offering the Cranbourne in a variety of ways, including twenty years of plant craft in 2000/01 Western Australia the flora in the RBG Melbourne, or services of dedicated volunteers and the purchase of a new fire-fighting unit with an exhibition of the work and skills Ms Helen Aston, retired, otherwise for the benefit of such providing financial contributions to and additions to the staff reference library. of its members which was officially RBG Melbourne Gardens’. Miss Gibson made further selected projects. Assistance was also provided in the opened by Dame Elisabeth Murdoch in donations for research work associated coordination of RBG Cranbourne and Mrs Margaret Corrick, retired, Numerous activities were held during March 2001. with the National Herbarium of Victoria South East Water BushFest 2001 and the RBG Melbourne 2000/01 including the popular and the RBG. The Trust facilitated the launch of Arbor Week. A variety of activities were held during Dr Andrew Drinnan, School of Botany, horticultural themed lectures and walks, initial purchase of land at Cranbourne the year including public workshops on The University of Melbourne the highly successful Growing Friends’ A series of six horticultural and nature- to establish RBG Cranbourne and has basketry, pot pourri, paper making and Dr Don Foreman, Lara, Victoria spring and autumn plant sales and the related public lectures by well known continued to take an influential role in plant cards; and children’s holiday outstanding Art of Botanical Illustration speakers commenced in 2000/01 and Dr John Godfrey, Dromana, Victoria the development of that site. activities. The Plant Craft Cottage exhibition in November 2000. The were well attended. The annual dinner, Prof Rod Home, Department of History donated $8,000 to assist the The main project funded by the Maud Friends’ art classes were also popular with guest speaker Dr John Wamsley of and Philosophy of Science, landscaping of the entrance to the Gibson Trust in 2000/01 was the design with over 50 participants. Earth Sanctuaries, proved to be popular The University of Melbourne Cottage and the nearby garden beds. and construction of the Elisabeth with a record attendance. Mr Jeffrey Jeanes, RBG Melbourne The Friends’ Trust Fund contributed Membership numbers decreased in Murdoch Pavilion on the Wylies Creek Ms Sara Maroske, Department of $120,000 towards the desilting of The Friends’ overall membership 2000/01 to 187 members. walking trail at RBG Cranbourne. The History and Philosophy of Science, Central Lake and $133,334 for the new increased by 16%. The Growing Friends pavilion was dedicated to Dame Elisabeth The University of Melbourne RBG Melbourne nursery facilities. Other also continued to increase its Honorary Associates Murdoch AC DBE in recognition of her Dr Kathleen Ralston, donations included paintings from the membership and participated in a Honorary Associates of the RBG are contributions to the Trust and RBG Point Lonsdale, Victoria Art of Botanical Illustration exhibition; number of open garden days, enabling individuals who have made and Cranbourne over many years. financial support to bring Prof Guan it to raise substantial funds from the continue to make a significant Mrs Doris Sinkora, Brighton, Victoria Kaiyun to Australia and for RBG sale of native plants. contribution to the RBG’s scientific work. Mrs Katrina Syme, Denmark, Landscape Designer, Andrew Laidlaw, to The RBG Board determines Western Australia attend the Children’s Garden Symposium appointment as an Honorary Associate. Mr Arthur Thies, East Malvern, Victoria in the USA; and landscaping of the Each Honorary Associate serves a term Dr Monika Wells, Department of garden at Gate Lodge (Friends’ Office). of three years and can apply for History and Philosophy of Science, Membership numbers continued to reappointment at the end of this term. The University of Melbourne rise, to approximately 1,500 members. Prof William Woelkerling, School In November 2000 Anita Barley and of Botany, La Trobe University

pages 26/27 Sharon Beaman were elected Honorary Herbarium volunteers mounting specimens. Life Members. Our Salary Parity Chris Russell Due to staff concerns in regard to salary Operations Manager, Employees Cranbourne Gardens Division Jill Burness, Landscape Planner, parity, the RBG engaged Wavelink RBG Cranbourne, at the Consulting to determine the parity of ‘Sustained high levels of Stringybark Picnic Area. RBG salaries with similar public and personal productivity’ private sector organisations. Results Team Awards indicated that RBG salaries are Royal Botanic Gardens and SouthEast significantly below those of other areas Water BushFest 2001 Team for their of the Victorian public sectors. One of outstanding performance in planning the main budgetary objectives of the and carrying out BushFest: organisation established in the RBG Occupational Health and Safety Employee Relations Jill Burness, Terry Coates, Sally Elford, Triennial Financial Plan is to increase (OHS) The first Corporate Bonus was paid Carmen Greenway, Geoff Harrod, Kerry resources to address salary inequalities. Hartskeerl, Anita Hennekam, Sarah The RBG is committed to the development of a skilled and professional workforce, and As an initiative to reduce sick leave and to all employees in November 2000, improve productivity, the RBG again Horne, Michelle Joy, Bob Lake, Mark to providing safe and equitable working conditions for all. as negotiated through the RBG Guilfoyle Awards offered all staff the opportunity to receive Certified Agreement 2000. Salaries Loveday, Simon Quayle, Chris Russell, The 2000/01 Guilfoyle Awards for Ollie Sherlock, Josie Vaganiance, E MPLOYEE N UMBERS free influenza vaccinations. Approximately were adjusted for four employees 23% of staff were vaccinated. satisfying the criteria for progression excellence recognised the achievements Warren Worboys, John Armstrong 30 June 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 2001 (Friends representative) and all those within classification bands. of individual staff and staff teams in The annual Sunsmart program informed Full-time 110 117 133 contributing to the activities of the RBG. who helped out on the day. staff of the risks of skin cancer and also This year awards were presented to: Part-time 18 24 22 Employee Survey Scientific Treasures of the Royal Botanic provided staff with an opportunity to Gardens Team for sustained high levels A survey of all employees was Individual Awards Casual 38 60 59 use a skin ‘scanner’ that assesses the of team productivity: conducted by VC Consulting to Naomi Currow Total Staff 166 201 214 degree of sun damage to their skin. establish the organisation’s performance Receptionist, Cathryn Coles, Catherine Gallagher, Rita Macheda, Elizabeth Naganowska, A more detailed description of employee data, as at 30 June 2001, is located in To reduce the risk of injuries incurred in in relation to a wide range of issues, Melbourne Gardens Division/Visitor Martine Paull, Jill Russell, Judy Ryan, Appendix 2, page 51. the workplace, manual handling training from job security and the planning and Programs Branch Val Stajsic, Frith Taylor and Joan Thomas. sessions were conducted. The OHS implementation of initiatives and ‘Delivered exceptional customer service Committee also conducted a number of projects to the future directions of the to RBG clients and colleagues’ Professional Development Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) ‘hazard hunts’ across the organisation to Other Awards organisation. This survey was Joan Griss identify potential OHS risks. Refresher Aboriginal Heritage Walk A Professional Development Calendar The EEO Committee arranged undertaken as an information gathering Senior Administrative Assistant, Commendation Award, ‘Good Ideas was again produced. The professional information sessions on EEO awareness training was provided for relevant First process in preparation for the third RBG Office of the Director for Managing People in the Victorian development sessions ranged from for all new staff. In the past twelve Aid Officers. Corporate Plan and the Certified ‘Sustained high levels of Public Sector’, the Office of Public work/life balance to professional writing months only one issue was forwarded Agreement 2002, which will be 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 personal productivity’ Employment. skills and OHS and EEO training. Branch to the EEO Committee, which was developed during 2001/02. The survey Anita Hennekam Aboriginal Heritage Walk Managers and Coordinators continued satisfactorily resolved. Incidents indicated that the overall employee Administrative Assistant, 2001 Ansett Australia Victorian Tourism to participate in the coaching/mentoring Reported 41 46 26 39 satisfaction rate was 87%. Cranbourne Gardens Division Award Winner, ‘Aboriginal and Torres program, which provided problem- Workcover ‘Delivered exceptional customer service Strait Islander Tourism’, Tourism Victoria. solving techniques and/or advice. Claims 14 15 15 9 to RBG clients’ Royal Botanic Gardens Board Victoria Caroline Pitcher ‘Australian Annual Report Bronze Manager, Award’, Annual Report Awards. Marketing and Communications, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Corporate Resources Division/Marketing ‘Camellia Garden of Excellence Award’, and Communications Branch International Camellia Society. ‘Sustained high levels of personal pages 28/29 productivity’ Outlook

Olearia pannosa Australia’s Virtual subsp. cardiophylla. Herbarium project, An endangered white RBG Melbourne. flowered daisy which is the subject of research by RBG Melbourne botanists.

The Gardens Shop produce range, RBG Melbourne. Propagating plants for Image courtesy of Ilma Dunn The Australian Garden project. Australia’s Virtual Herbarium Old Melbourne Observatory Conservation Policy Using the skills and expertise of RBG RBG-Branded Product Range on Sale A major project will be undertaken by RBG Melbourne has joined forces Interpretation Displays More than ever before, the scientific staff, students from schools The RBG will build on the success of RBG Melbourne to collect and conserve around Melbourne will engage in both seeds and living plants of all these with Australia’s major herbaria to Through a generous grant of $100,000 The Australian Garden The Ian Potter Foundation responsibilities of botanic gardens in the existing products branded and sold computerise and make available by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, twenty-first century include participating activities to identify and monitor weeds under the banner of The Gardens Shop species for long-term storage to The Australian Garden project at RBG Children’s Garden through the Internet each herbarium’s the RBG is able to further the in and promoting the conservation of in their local community. Students will to deliver enhanced revenue to the safeguard their on-going survival. This Cranbourne aims to create a large public Conceptual plans for the Garden are due plant specimen collection. interpretation of the Astrograph, plants and their natural ecosystems. As be able to enter data and receive RBG. It is planned to extend the range project will help maintain the biodiversity garden embodying the contribution of to be completed in November 2001 with Photoheliograph and South Equatorial a statement of its commitment to the information and feedback through the of high-quality merchandise available in of the greater Melbourne region and This huge endeavour, to be known as Australia’s flora to our national sense of construction commencing in March 2002. telescope houses and Annex at the conservation of biodiversity, the RBG Internet, giving the project a potential the Observatory and Lakeside retail support action plans for these species. Australia’s Virtual Herbarium, will involve place and the ‘nature of Australia’. Old Melbourne Observatory site. The Garden will aim to foster has developed and adopted a formal national application. outlets, which currently includes gift computerising the comprehensive and Geographic Information Systems Further funding of $1.2 million has been relationships between people of all Conservation Policy, which describes cards, calico bags, placemats and a invaluable information on each of the The Old Melbourne Observatory Long Island Database of the Remnant Vegetation obtained from the Department of generations and will be designed to principles and practices that support range of casual apparel. six million plant specimens housed telescope houses will feature new of Melbourne Natural Resources and Environment for cater for the different developmental conservation of plant biodiversity. Funding for stage two of the Long Island within these collections. interpretive displays by the end of 2001, Some of The Gardens Shop merchandise work to be completed over the next capabilities of children. It is anticipated project is currently being sought for the ARCUE will establish the location and including soundscapes, discovery areas, The policy, which was produced after range will be introduced into the The project, which is a world first, will twelve months. This will include design that children will visit casually with their progress of significant construction, size of remnant patches of vegetation signage and artifact displays. The displays extensive staff consultation, applies to broader Australian retail marketplace, preserve Australia’s botanical records for documentation and improving facilities families or carers and through formal interpretation and signage works. within the greater Melbourne area. will reveal for visitors the human stories of all activities of the RBG, as encompassed and worldwide distribution will be the future, contribute to enhancing the in the nursery area, as well as research education programs. work and lifestyle at the Old Melbourne by the organisation’s annual budget and Activities to be undertaken will include considered for suitable products. All patches of native vegetation on both understanding of Australia’s biological into propagating and growing Observatory, the role this scientific A range of visitor and educational corporate plan. The policy has been replacement of the main bitumen path public and private land will be identified diversity on a national basis and assist in techniques and soil conditioning. A new Gardens Produce range, organisation played in the development programs and experiences will be ratified by the Board, and a working with a more environmentally appropriate and mapped (access permitting) using monitoring the health of Australia’s including conserves, sauces, chutneys of Victoria and its contribution to world- This period will see the finalisation of the created for the Garden that focuses on group has been established to one, installation of a pump to regulate Geographic Information Systems and biodiversity. and dressings, will be launched in the wide scientific knowledge. contract documentation phase, placing plants, their beauty, conservation, and coordinate its implementation. water levels in the wetlands, substantial Global Positioning Systems. The results near future, and will be distributed National funding of $8 million has been Stage 1 of the project in readiness for relationships with the natural world. replacement plantings, construction of the will facilitate scientific research and Australia-wide. Other products to be provided through Commonwealth/ the construction phase when the Programs will also focus on human ‘Alien Invaders’ Weed Project ‘Bora’ site and other indigenous cultural conservation management of developed include a botanically-based Melbourne’s natural heritage. State/Territory governments for the additional capital works funding of interactions with plants and the The RBG is undertaking a joint ‘Science interpretation. Sponsorship options are skincare range, framed prints, exclusive five-year project, with further funding $9 million for this stage is secured. natural world. Partnership’ project with the Department being considered for construction of the wooden products and a range of linen. Existing GIS databases will be used as of $2 million to be sought from non- site’s two proposed bridges. Further funding of $108,000 is being of Education, Employment and Training, a basis for the research. Field checking government sources. sought from public donations to focusing on the significant environmental Stage one signage for Long Island Conserving the Threatened Flora and consultation with local government complete the project. issue of weed invasion in Australia. is currently being finished and when of the Melbourne Region officers and other experts will ensure the quality of the research. Aerial The program, ‘Alien Invaders’, is aimed installed will provide the first layer of Within a radius of 100 km from the The Garden will open to visitors of all photography and satellite imagery may at secondary students and is designed to interpretation for the site, greatly Melbourne GPO occur about 60 plant ages in early 2004. also be used. increase their knowledge, skills and enhancing visitor understanding species that are threatened with understanding of environmental science, and enjoyment. extinction within Victoria by urban as well as encouraging schools to expansion and land degradation. participate with scientists in an important pages 30/31 nature conservation initiative. Financial Overview

Triennial Financial Plan (TFP) Financial and Operational GST Implementation Sources of Non-Government for the period 2000/03 Performance of the Businesses The RBG is committed to continued Revenue (Net)

A three-year financial plan, covering The Retail Steering Committee vigilance in compliance with the GST, N.B. Funds received from scientific research grants, philanthropic foundations, corporate sponsorships the financial years 2000/01 to 2002/03, established in 1999/00 has developed PAYG and other associated legislated and donations from individuals are not represented in this graph. establishes the main budgetary and implemented a strategic plan for changes. The BAS is lodged on time objectives of the organisation. The plan the future growth and enhancement with all systems and processes operating 8.2% 2.8% builds on a thorough assessment of of the RBG’s retail operations. The to provide the required information in revenue projections for the businesses, development of RBG-branded a timely and accurate manner. the impact of significant developments merchandise has been the priority 19.6%

(Observatory Gate, The Australian during 2000/01, including the Source of Financial Support 57.5% Garden), the impact of the Goods establishment of links with the other Approximately 72.04% of the RBG’s 0.4% and Services Tax (GST), and future Royal Botanic Gardens to maximise recurrent annual budget is provided 10.8% 0.6% investment opportunities for the RBG. the commercial benefits arising from by Government appropriation. The their common identity. remaining 27.96% is earned by the RBG Leased businesses Investment earnings Maintenance of Victorian through its various revenue-generating Consultancy Other Government Income RBG-operated businesses Events Continued Development of the streams. The proportion of each of Education programs Financial System The Government has continued to these revenue streams is illustrated support the RBG by committing The diversity and growth of activities in the following graph. recurrent funding in line with CPI continue to challenge the financial adjustments. This has provided a stable system’s capacity to generate the base from which the organisation has appropriate reports and data necessary sought to develop and realise other for management analysis. A review of forms of revenue generation. the financial system’s capacity to integrate with allied business systems is scheduled for 2001/02 with the aim of improving budget management and reporting mechanisms.

pages 32/33 Auditor-General’s Report statement by the Board statement of financial performance

for the year ended 30 June 2001

2001 2000 N OTES $$ In our opinion: R EVENUE FROM O RDINARY A CTIVITIES (a) the accompanying financial statements present fairly the Government grants 7,728,405 6,768,490 results of the financial transactions of the Board during the Resources received free of charge 390,332 – Other revenue and revenue received from other parties 4,954,308 3,920,575 financial year ended 30 June 2001 and sufficiently explain the financial position of the Board as at that date; and 2 13,073,045 10,689,065

(b) the financial statements are prepared in accordance with E XPENSES FROM O RDINARY A CTIVITIES applicable Australian Accounting Standards and the Employee benefits (6,727,034) (6,255,583) requirements of the Financial Management Act 1994. Correction of fundamental error 4 (475,361) – Other expenses from ordinary activities (4,253,132) (2,937,066) At the date of signing this statement we are not aware of any Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 (735,318) (724,458) circumstances that would render any particulars included in the Resources provided free of charge (390,332) – Carrying amount of non-current assets sold – (8,948) financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate. Total operating expenses (12,581,178) (9,926,055) Signed in accordance with the resolution of the Board. Net result for the reporting period 11(b) 491,867 763,010

Net increase in asset revaluation reserve 11(a) 2,653,792 – Total revenues, expenses, and revaluation adjustments recognised directly in equity 2,653,792 – Total changes in equity other than those resulting from transactions with the Victorian State Government in its capacity as owner 11(c) 3,145,659 763,010

Chairman The above statement of financial performance should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Royal Botanic Gardens Board

29/8/2001

Director Royal Botanic Gardens

29/8/2001

pages 34/35 statement of financial position statement of cash flows as at 30 June 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2001

2001 2000 2001 2000 N OTES $$ N OTES $$

C URRENT A SSETS C ASH F LOWS FROM O PERATING A CTIVITIES Cash assets 5, 12 4,848,947 4,671,270 Receipts from Government 2 7,728,405 6,768,490 Receivables 6, 12 878,727 216,624 Receipts from other entities incl GST 4,453,248 3,616,308 Inventories 7 211,654 133,868 Payments to suppliers and employees incl GST (11,716,223) (9,513,343) Prepayments 18,850 16,271 465,430 871,455 Total current assets 5,958,178 5,038,033 Interest received 348,397 315,249

N ON-CURRENT A SSETS Other revenue 255,463 49,881 Property, plant and equipment 8 72,082,389 69,272,302 Net cash inflow from operating activities 20 1,069,290 1,236,585 Total non-current assets 72,082,389 69,272,302 Total Assets 78,040,567 74,310,335 C ASH F LOWS FROM I NVESTING A CTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment – – Payments for property, plant and equipment (891,613) (1,026,689) C URRENT L IABILITIES Payables 9, 12 238,558 190,645 Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities (891,613) (1,026,689) Provisions 10 435,521 346,470 Total current liabilities 674,079 537,115 Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 177,677 209,896) Cash at the beginning of financial year 4,671,270 4,461,374

N ON-CURRENT L IABILITIES Cash at the end of financial year 5 4,848,947 4,671,270 Provisions 10 879,003 431,393 Total non-current liabilities 879,003 431,393 The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Total Liabilities 1,553,082 968,508 Net Assets 76,487,486 73,341,827

E QUITY Reserves 11(a) 14,523,952 11,870,160 Accumulated surplus 11(b) 61,963,534 61,471,667 Total Equity 11(c) 76,487,486 73,341,827

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

pages 36/37 notes notes to and forming part of the financial statements to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2001

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation reserve, except that, Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Collectability of debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be to the extent that an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class uncollectable are written off. A provision for doubtful debts is raised when some doubt ( A )BASIS OF ACCOUNTING of asset previously recognised as an expense in net result, the increment is recognised The State Botanical Collection (with the exception of the library’s monograph and as to collection exists. The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in immediately as revenue in net result. periodical collections) is not valued due to the unique and historic significance of the accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory vast majority of the collection, which will be retained in perpetuity. ( I ) TRADE AND OTHER CREDITORS reporting requirements (Urgent Issues Group consensus views), and the requirements of Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses in the net result, These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided by the organisation ( E )DEPRECIATION the Financial Management Act 1994. It has been prepared on the accrual basis of except that, to the extent that a credit balance exists in the asset revaluation reserve prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives to the accounting using historical cost accounting, with the exception of certain non-current in respect of the same class of assets, they are debited directly to the asset revaluation and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Board, using the straight line method of calculation. Depreciation rates are reviewed assets which, as referred to in note 1(d) below, are stated at valuation. The accounting reserve. annually and, if necessary, adjusted so that they will reflect the most recent assessments ( J )MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS policies adopted for the financial year are consistent with those of the previous financial The costs of maintaining property, plant and equipment are charged as expenses as Revaluation increments and decrements are offset against one another within a class of of the useful lives of the respective assets. year unless otherwise stated. incurred, except where they enhance the value of the asset, in which case the costs are non-current assets. Major depreciation periods are: ( B )CASH capitalised and depreciated in accordance with note 1(e). Land and buildings were independently revalued as at 30 June 1997 by the Office of the Buildings and capital improvements 4-100 years For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes short term deposits which ( K )GOODS AND SERVICES TAX SYSTEMS CHANGES Valuer General. They are included in the financial statements at the revalued amount. Plant and equipment 7 years are readily convertible to cash on hand and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services Due to the unique nature and historic significance of the land and buildings, the Board Computer equipment 4 years in value. tax (GST), except where the amount of GST is not recoverable from the Australian considers that these assets need only be revalued at intervals of no more than five years, Furniture and fittings 5 years ( C )RESOURCES PROVIDED AND RECEIVED FREE OF CHARGE Taxation Office (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost unless there are significant changes to their existing use. Motor vehicles 2 years Resources received and provided free of charge are recognised at their fair value. of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. The monograph collection of the library was valued independently in October 1998 by No depreciation is provided for the monograph and periodical collections of the library. Contributions in the form of services are only recognised when a fair value can be Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if not donated. Barbara Hince, a registered valuer under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts scheme, The Board considers that the collections, due to their unique nature, will appreciate, and Managing Director of Kenneth Hince Old and Fine Books Pty Ltd (member of the rather than depreciate in value. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a ( D )PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers). It is stated in the current asset or liability in the statement of financial position. The cost method of accounting is used for acquisition of assets. Cost is measured as the Some antique furniture and equipment are not depreciated as they are not currently in financial statements at the revalued amount. fair value of assets given up or liabilities undertaken at the date of acquisition plus use. ( L )EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS incidental costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Barbara Hince also valued the Library Periodical collection in June 2001. It is stated in (i) Wages and salaries, sick leave and annual leave ( F )INVENTORIES Liabilities for wages, salaries and annual leave are recognised, and are measured as the the financial statements at the revalued amount. Inventory on hand is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are recognised at their fair amount unpaid at the reporting date, at current pay rates, in respect of employees’ value at the date of acquisition. Plant, Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Furniture and Fittings and Antiques were ( G )REVENUE RECOGNITION services up to that date. independently revalued as at 30 June 2001 by Urbis Pty Ltd, JC Singleton Pty Ltd and The cost of property, plant and equipment constructed by the organisation includes the Revenue is recognised at the point of sale or when services are rendered. Leonard Joel Australia via the Office of the Valuer General. They are stated in the A sick leave liability is only recognised if it is probable that sick leave expected to be cost of materials and direct labour. Government grants, donations, sponsorship and other contributions are recognised as financial statements at their revalued amounts. taken in future reporting periods will be greater than entitlements which are expected to Subsequent to initial recognition as assets, non-current physical assets are measured at revenues when the organisation gains control over the assets comprising the accrue in those periods. As a result, no provision for sick leave liability is made in the Although the value of the Crown land located at South Yarra and Cranbourne has either cost or at independent revaluation. Revaluations are made with sufficient contributions. current year’s financial statements. been included in the Statement of Financial Position, it should be noted that under regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of each asset does not differ materially ( H )RECEIVABLES the provisions of the Royal Botanic Gardens Act 1991, the Board is only responsible for from its fair value at the reporting date. Revaluations are conducted in accordance All debtors are recognised at the amounts receivable as they are due for settlement at the management of the land and does not own these properties. with Department of Treasury and Finance Guidelines Recognition and Valuation of no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. Non-Current Physical Assets (January 1995).

pages 38/39 notes notes to and forming part of the financial statements to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2001

2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 $$ $$ $$ N OTES (RESTATED)(RESTATED) Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Note 2: Revenue Note 5: Cash Assets (ii) Long service leave Note 4: Correction of Fundamental Error R EVENUE FROM G OVERNMENT Short term deposits A liability for long service leave is recognised, and is measured as the present value of Government grants 7,728,405 6,768,490 The operating result for 2001 includes an expense of – 30 day deposit 4,055,513 3,995,234 expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up $475,361 for prior years’ correction of Long Service – 11 am call deposit 101,024 543,354

to the reporting date. Consideration is given, when assessing expected future payments, R EVENUE FROM O THER P ARTIES Leave. The error has the effect of understating the Cash at bank and on hand 692,411 132,682 to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and Sponsorship 1,764,571 1,838,456 operating result from ordinary activities in 2001 and 4,848,947 4,671,270 periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using interest rates Sub-lease rentals 1,106,658 906,487 overstating the operating result from ordinary activities in prior years. Restated financial information for 2001 attaching, as at the reporting date, to Commonwealth Government guaranteed Interest 348,397 312,579 Disposal of assets other than goods – 28,000 and 2000 is presented below as if the error had not securities with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future Sale of goods 520,226 459,344 been made. cash outflows. Rendering of services 268,983 227,693 Note 6: Receivables General donation 120,349 98,908 R EVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Long service leave entitlements which are expected to be payable in the next financial Resources received free of charge 390,332 – Government grants 7,728,405 6,768,490 C URRENT year are classified as current liabilities. Other revenue 825,124 49,108 Resources received free of charge 390,332 – Debtors 315,490 216,624 Other revenue and revenue received from other parties 4,954,308 3,920,575 (iii) Superannuation 13,073,045 10,689,065 315,490 216,624 2 13,073,045 10,689,065 The amount charged to the statement of financial performance in respect of Other Debtors 563,237 – superannuation represents the contributions made by the organisation to the E XPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 878,727 216,624 superannuation funds. Employee benefits (6,727,034) (6,445,759) Other operating expenses (4,253,132) (2,937,066) ( M )ACCOUNTING FOR L EASES Note 3: Result for the Reporting Period Depreciation 3 (735,318) (724,458) A distinction is made between finance and operating leases. Finance leases effectively N ET GAINS AND EXPENSES Resources provided free of charge (390,332) – transfer from the lessor to the lessee all substantial risks and benefits incidental to Result from ordinary activities includes the following specific expenses: Carrying amount of non-current assets sold – (8,948) Note 7: Inventories ownership of the leased asset. Operating leases are those in which the lessor effectively Total operating expenses (12,105,816) (10,116,231) E XPENSES C URRENT retains all substantial risks and benefits. Result from ordinary activities 967,229 572,834 Depreciation Inventory held for resale 211,654 133,868 Operating lease payments are charged as an expense in the period in which they are Buildings 285,733 273,360 Net result for the reporting period 967,229 572,834 Capital Improvements 130,946 114,874 incurred. The organisation’s liability for lease commitments is shown in Note 17. Plant and Equipment 223,062 214,865 R ESTATEMENT OF ACCUMULATED SURPLUS ( N )COMPARATIVES Furniture and Fittings 13,830 24,880 Previously reported accumulated surplus at the end of the This audited general purpose financial report contains comparative information for Motor Vehicles 6,146 7,914 previous financial year 61,471,667 60,423,472 Office and Computer Equipment 67,753 88,565 1999-2000 where the information corresponds to the disclosures for the 2000-01 Correction of fundamental error (475,361) – Library Books 7,848 – reporting period. Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform Restated accumulated surplus at the beginning of the Total depreciation 735,318 724,458 with changes in presentation in the current year. financial year 60,996,306 60,423,472 Restated net result 967,229 572,834 Other Provisions Restated accumulated surplus at the end of the financial year 61,963,534 60,996,306 Employee Entitlements 536,661 47,352

Rental expenses relating to operating leases Minimum lease payments 139,120 102,687

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2001 2000 2001 2000 L AND AND C APITAL P LANT AND F URNITURE M OTOR O FFICE L IBRARY L IBRARY I N COURSE OF $$ $$ B UILDINGS I MPROVEMENTS E QUIPMENT AND F ITTINGS V EHICLES E QUIPMENT M ONOGRAPH P ERIODICALS CONSTRUCTION T OTAL $$$$$$ $$ $$ Note 8: Property, Plant and Equipment Note 8: Property, Plant and Equipment (continued) Note 8: Property, Plant and Equipment (continued) L AND O FFICE EQUIPMENT ( INCLUDING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT) At valuation 30 June 1997 47,500,000 47,500,000 At cost – 913,355 Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of Less accumulated depreciation – (738,110) each class of property, plant and equipment B UILDINGS At valuation 30 June 2001 147,350 – at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below. At cost 2,895,754 2,477,446 147,350 175,245 Less accumulated depreciation (67,256) (37,317) At valuation 30 June 1997 7,409,500 7,409,500 2001 L IBRARY – MONOGRAPH COLLECTION Less accumulated depreciation (1,021,413) (765,622) Carrying amount at start of year 56,584,007 5,051,116 1,970,195 120,852 31,717 175,245 4,235,393 – 1,103,780 69,272,305 At valuation October 1998 4,235,393 4,235,393 Additions 418,308 582,464 57,690 36,433 – 29,904 – – – 1,124,799 9,216,585 9,084,007 Less accumulated depreciation (7,848) – Disposals – – – – – – – – – – Capital improvements at cost 5,831,637 5,249,172 4,227,545 4,235,393 Transfers to assets – – – – – – – – (233,189) (233,189) Less accumulated depreciation (329,003) (198,057) Revaluation increments – – 427,837 312,975 5,429 9,954 – 1,897,597 – 2,653,792 Net transfers free of charge – – – – – – – – – – 5,502,634 5,051,115 L IBRARY PERIODICALS Depreciation expense (285,733) (130,946) (223,062) (13,830) (6,146) (67,753) (7,848) – – (735,318) At valuation 30 June 2001 1,897,597 – Carrying amount at end of year 56,716,582 5,502,634 2,232,660 456,430 31,000 147,350 4,227,545 1,897,597 870,591 72,082,389 P LANT AND EQUIPMENT Total property, plant and equipment at net book value 71,211,798 68,168,522 At cost – 3,383,879 Less accumulated depreciation – (1,486,177) 2000 Capital works under construction 870,591 1,103,780 At valuation 30 June 1992 – 121,393 Carrying amount at start of year 56,971,669 4,826,866 1,995,453 130,357 17,093 158,877 4,196,152 – 897,378 69,193,845 Less accumulated depreciation – (48,902) 72,082,389 69,272,302 Additions (114,302) 339,125 189,608 15,375 31,486 104,933 12,181 – 519,663 1,098,069 At valuation 30 June 2001 2,232,658 – Disposals – – – – (8,950) – – – – (8,950) 2,232,658 1,970,193 Valuations of plant and equipment, motor vehicles, furniture and fittings and office equipment is based on Transfers to assets – – – – – – – – (313,261) (313,261) the market value for the existing use. Market value for existing use is the value of an asset based on the Revaluation increments – – – – – – – – – – continuation of its existing use, assuming the asset could be sold as part of a continuing business Net transfers free of charge – – – – – – 27,060 – – 27,060 F URNITURE AND FITTINGS operation, regardless of whether that use represents the highest and best use. The values of antiques are Depreciation expense (273,360) (114,875) (214,866) (24,880) 7,912 (88,565) – – – (724,458) At cost – 633,706 based upon Leonard Joel Australia’s opinion of what the items may reasonably realise at public auction. Less accumulated depreciation – (545,614) Carrying amount at end of year 56,584,007 5,051,116 1,970,195 120,852 31,717 175,245 4,235,393 – 1,103,780 69,272,305 This valuation was carried out as at June 2001. At valuation 30 June 1992 – 80,665 Less accumulated depreciation – (49,489) The library periodicals collection was valued independently in June 2001 by Barbara Hince, a registered At valuation 30 June 1994 – 22,700 valuer under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts scheme, and Managing Director of Kenneth Hince Less accumulated depreciation – (21,116) Old and Fine Books Pty Ltd (Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian At valuation 30 June 2001 456,430 – Booksellers). The valuation has been prepared on the basis of deprival value. Each of the thirty-seven 456,430 120,852 works nominated on the library’s Priority Salvage register has been examined individually. For the remainder of the Periodicals collection the valuation has been done by sampling at the level of 1 in 25. M OTOR VEHICLES At cost – 39,736 Less accumulated depreciation – (8,019) At valuation 30 June 2001 31,000 – 31,000 31,717

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2001 2000 2001 2000 F IXED INTEREST MATURING IN: $$ $$ F LOATING M ORE N ON- INTEREST 1 YEAR O VER 1 THAN INTEREST Note 9: Payables Note 11: Equity and Movements in Equity RATE OR LESS TO 5 YEARS 5 YEARS BEARING T OTAL N OTES $$$$$$ Other Creditors 238,558 190,645 ( A ) RESERVES Asset Revaluation Reserve 11,870,160 11,870,160 Note 12: Financial Instruments Movements Add Revaluation of Non Current Assets: 7,674,008 ( A ) INTEREST RATE RISK EXPOSURES Plant and Equipment 427,837 – Note 10: Provisions Motor Vehicles 5,429 – 2001 Furniture and Fittings 312,975 – F INANCIAL ASSETS C URRENT Office Equipment 9,954 – Cash and deposits 5 4,156,537 – – – 692,411 4,848,948 Employee Entitlements Library periodicals 1,897,597 – Receivables 6 – – – – 878,727 878,727 Annual Leave 371,893 324,683 Balance as at 30 June 2001 14,523,952 11,870,160 4,156,537 – – – 1,571,138 5,727,675 Long Service Leave 63,628 21,787 435,521 346,470 ( B ) ACCUMULATED SURPLUS Weighted average interest rate 5.87% Accumulated surplus at the beginning of the financial year 61,471,667 60,708,657 N ON- CURRENT Net result 491,867 763,010 F INANCIAL L IABILITIES Employee Entitlements Accumulated surplus at the end of the financial year 61,963,534 61,471,667 Trade and other creditors 9 – – – – 238,558 238,558 Annual Leave – – – – – 238,558 238,558 Long Service Leave 879,003 431,393 ( C ) MOVEMENTS IN E QUITY 879,003 431,393 Total equity at the beginning of the financial year 73,341,827 72,578,817 Weighted average interest rate 5.87% Total changes in equity recognised in the statement of A GGREGATE CARRYING AMOUNT OF PROVISIONS financial performance 3,145,659 763,010 Net financial assets (liabilities) 4,156,537 – – – 1,332,580 5,489,117 Current 435,521 346,470 Total equity at the end of the financial year 76,487,486 73,341,827 Non-current 879,003 431,393 2000 1,314,524 777,863 INANCIAL ASSETS ( D ) NATURE AND PURPOSE OF RESERVES F Asset revaluation reserve Cash and deposits 5 4,538,588 – – – 132,682 4,671,270 The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non- Receivables 6 – – – – 216,624 216,624 current assets, as described in accounting policy note 1(d). 4,538,588 – – – 349,306 4,887,894

Weighted average interest rate 4.88%

F INANCIAL LIABILITIES Trade and other creditors 9 – – – – 190,645 190,645 – – – 190,645 190,645

Weighted average interest rate 4.88%

Net financial assets (liabilities) 4,538,588 – – – 158,661 4,697,249

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2001 2000 2001 2000 N O .NO . $$ Note 12: Financial Instruments (continued) Note 13: Minister and Accountable Officers Note 14: Remuneration for Executives Note 17: Commitments for Expenditure ( B ) CREDIT R ISK E XPOSURES In accordance with the Directions of the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994, The credit risk of financial assets of the organisation which have been recognised in the statement of the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting period. The number of executive officers, other than Ministers and Accountable C APITAL COMMITMENTS financial position, is the carrying amount, net of any provision for doubtful debts. Officers, and their total remuneration during the reporting period are Commitments for capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting date N AMES shown in the table below in their relevant income bands. but not recognised in the financial report as liabilities, payable: ( C ) NET FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The persons who held the above positions in the Royal Botanic Gardens Board are as follows: $90,000 – 100,000 1 2 Within 1 year 92,916 – The net fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and $100,001 – 110,000 1 1 Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 41,854 179,545 financial liabilities of the Royal Botanic Gardens Board approximates their carrying amounts. Minister for Environment $110,001 – 120,000 1 – Later than 5 years – – and Conservation The Hon Sherryl Garbutt, MP 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 Total numbers 3 3 134,770 179,545 The carrying amounts and net fair values of financial assets and liabilities at reporting date are: Chairman Mr David Adam 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 Deputy Chairman Prof Pauline Ladiges 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 O PERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS 2001 2001 2000 2000 Member Dr Anne Astin 1 July 2000 to 31 December 2000 2001 2000 Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at the reporting date C ARRYING N ET FAIR C ARRYING N ET FAIR Member Mr Rodger Elliot 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 $$ but not recognised in the financial report as liabilities, payable: AMOUNT V ALUE AMOUNT V ALUE Member Mrs Sarah Guest 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 Within 1 year 142,771 76,673 N OTES $$$$ Member Mrs Janet Halsall 12 December 2000 to 30 June 2001 Total amount 313,070 281,562 Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 403,558 249,393 Member Ms Elizabeth O’Keeffe 1 January 2001 to 30 June 2001 Later than 5 years – 62,348 F INANCIAL ASSETS Director Dr Philip Moors 16 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 546,329 388,414 Cash 5 4,848,948 4,848,948 4,671,270 4,671,270 Acting Director Prof James Ross 1 July 2000 to 15 July 2000 Receivables 6 878,727 878,727 216,624 216,624 R EMUNERATION Representing: 5,727,675 5,727,675 4,887,894 4,887,894 Remuneration received or receivable by the Accountable Officers in connection with the management of Note 15: Remuneration of Auditors Non-cancellable operating leases 546,329 388,414 the Royal Botanic Gardens during the reporting period was in the range: Audit fees paid or payable to the Victorian Auditor General’s Office F INANCIAL LIABILITIES 2001 2000 for audit of the Board’s financial report: 12,000 11,300 Payables 9 238,558 238,558 190,645 190,645 N O .NO . Total 5,489,117 5,489,117 4,697,249 4,697,249 $0 – 10,000 67 ( D ) RECONCILIATION OF $90,000 – 100,000 – 1 NET FINANCIAL ASSETS $100,001 – 110,000 1 – Note 16: Contingent Liabilities TO NET ASSETS $140,000 – 150,000 1 1 Net Financial assets as above 5,489,117 4,697,249 The Board is not aware of the existence of any contingent liability as at the reporting date (2000: $nil). Amounts relating to Ministers are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and N ON F INANCIAL A SSETS Cabinet. AND L IABILITIES Property, Plant and Equipment 72,082,389 69,272,302 O THER TRANSACTIONS Prepayments 18,850 16,271 Other related transactions and loans requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance Inventories 211,654 133,868 have been considered and there are no matters to report. Provisions (1,314,524) (777,863) Net assets per balance sheet 76,487,486 73,341,827

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2001 2000 2001 2000 $$ $$

Note 18: Employee Entitlement Note 18: Employee Entitlement (continued) Note 20: Reconciliation of Results

E MPLOYEE ENTITLEMENT LIABILITIES C ONTRIBUTIONS MADE from Ordinary Activities to Net Cash Provision for employee entitlement The name and details of the major employee superannuation funds and contributions made by the Inflow from Operating Activities Current (note 10) 435,521 346,470 employer are as follows: Non-current (note 10) 879,003 431,393 N O . OF C ONTRIBUTION C ONTRIBUTION Results from ordinary activities 491,867 763,010 Aggregate employee entitlement liability 1,314,524 777,863 E MPLOYEES FOR THE Y EAR FOR THE Y EAR 2001 2000 Net gain on sale of non-current assets – (19,052) $$ Depreciation and amortisation 735,318 724,458 G OVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ SUPERANNUATION FUND Change in operating assets and liabilities The Board does not have any unfunded superannuation liability as full contribution has been made by the Decrease/(increase) in receivables (662,104) (122,913) MLC Superannuation Fund 224 332,505 306,523 Board to the State Superannuation Fund. Decrease/(increase) in prepayments (2,579) 49,540 Colonial First State Investment Manager 1 23,937 – (Increase)/decrease in inventories (77,786) (58,591) State Superannuation Fund Superannuation contributions for the reporting period are included as part of salaries and associated Increase/(decrease) in creditors and accrued expenses 47,913 (120,159) Revised Scheme 4 87,365 39,330 costs in the statement of financial performance. Increase/(decrease) in provisions 536,661 47,352 New Scheme 25 32,924 97,434 (Increase)/decrease in assets donated – (27,060) TASG Master Fund 1 5,100 – T YPE OF FUNDS VicSuper Pty Ltd 1 4,525 – Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,069,290 1,236,585 C ONTRIBUTION C ONTRIBUTION Uni Super Management Pty Ltd 1 614 – R ATES R ATES F UND T YPE 2001 2000 Total 486,970 443,287

MLC Superannuation Fund Accumulation 8% 7% The requirements of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 are fully complied with. Colonial First State Investment Manager Diversified 8% – All employees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Board who are members of the Government Superannuation State Superannuation Fund Scheme are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death from the Government Employees’ Revised Scheme Defined 14% 14% Superannuation Fund. This Fund provides defined lump sum benefits based on years of service and final New Scheme Defined 7.3%–10.8% 7.3%–10.8% average salary. TASG Master Fund Accumulation 8% – VicSuper Pty Ltd Accumulation 8% – Uni Super Management Pty Ltd Accumulation 8% – Note 19: Event Occurring After Reporting Date

There is no event occurring after balance date that would have a material effect on the accounts (2000: $nil).

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Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Comparison of Financial Results Staff Profile at 30 June 2001

00/01 99/2000 98/99 97/98 96/97 F ULL-TIME P ART-TIME C ASUAL TOTAL FTE $$$$$ Male Female S/T Male Female S/T Male Female S/T Male Female Total Male Female Total

Government Directorate 15601100016715.56.5 Funding Corporate Resources 9 15 24 1451781126371020.5 30.5 State Government Melbourne Recurrent grant 6,156,500 6,246,000 5,625,100 5,482,816 5,349,160 Gardens 29 20 49 1 4 5 18 22 40 48 46 94 38.5 33 71.5

Other grants 1,474,905 319,115 2,250,111 2,848,285 2,227,299 Plant Sciences & Biodiversity 12 18 30 3 7 10 1 2 3 16 27 43 14 22.5 36.5 Commonwealth Government 97,000 131,375 81,443 51,000 56,986 Cranbourne Gardens 1161701117812142611.5 10 21.5

Sponsorship 1,764,571 1,838,456 1,636,656 892,869 868,040 ARCUE 347000000347347

General Revenue 3,189,737 2,154,119 1,489,184 1,763,882 1,653,807 TOTAL 65 68 133 5 17 22 21 38 59 91 123 214 78 95.5 173.5

Total Expenses (12,483,015) (9,926,055) (10,068,959) (8,725,338) (7,275,459) Profile includes: Staff seconded from other agencies. Profile excludes: a) Staff seconded to other agencies, b) staff on extended leave i.e. maternity leave, and c) Jobskills staff Full Time Equivalent (FTE): To obtain the full-time equivalent data, casual and part-time employees Operating Surplus 199,698 763,010 1,013,535 2,313,514 2,879,833 are added together and divided by two.

Apprentices: RBG now employs contract apprentices through Inner Northern Training Group. As at 30 June 2001 there were five male and one female apprentices. As contractors, it is not appropriate to include apprentices in this table.

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Appendix 3 FOI ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS CHARGES UNDER THE ACT Appendix 5 Reporting Requirements Under The RBG has a Freedom of Information Officer to process and Section 22 of the Act outlines the principles for the levy or Consultancies Financial Management Act 1994 coordinate action on requests. The Freedom of Information waiver of charges required to be paid by an applicant to the Officer is at Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra Victoria 3141, RBG, before access to a document is given. Charges are: Consultancies during the year costing less than $100,000 are Information required under Part 9.1.3 (iv) is available on request telephone (03) 9252 2300. – application fee - $20.00 per request summarised as follows: from the Director, Royal Botanic Gardens. – photocopy fee - $0.20 per A4 page Access to documents (as defined in Section 5 of the Act) may Number of Engagements 108 – search fee - $20.00 per hour or part thereof Appendix 4 only be obtained through a written request under Section 17 of the Act. Applications should be as specific as possible to enable – supervision fee - $5.00 per 15 minutes or part thereof $ Freedom of Information the FOI Officer to identify relevant documents as quickly and (where a document is inspected by an applicant) Operating expenses 282,701 PRINCIPAL OFFICER efficiently as possible. Each request should be accompanied by a – deposits - a deposit of $25.00 may be required if the Dr Philip Moors, Director, RBG $20 application fee. Applicants may request photocopies of calculated charge does not exceed $100.00; or a deposit Costs capitalised – documents, inspect specific documents by prior arrangement or AUTHORISED OFFICER of 50 percent of the calculated charge, where that charge as appropriate to the application. 282,701 Dennis Renfrey, Freedom of Information Officer exceeds $100.00. Some charges may be waived in certain circumstances. An CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS Section 21 of the Act requires that all reasonable steps be taken example might be where the applicant is impecunious and the The Information Services Branch is responsible for the corporate to enable an applicant to be notified of a decision concerning request is for access to a document relating to his or her records management function. The Branch has three distinct the release of document(s) as soon as practicable, and no later personal affairs. records keeping systems: than 45 days after the request is received by the RBG. CORRECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION – The central administration files contain policy and Applicants are required by the Act to submit applications in A request for correction or amendment of personal information administrative information across all program areas. This writing requesting access to documents. The request should contained in a document held by the RBG must be made in includes general correspondence (external and internal), specify that the application is a request made under the writing. It should specify the amendments the applicant wishes botanical loans and information, accounting records, reports, Freedom of Information Act 1982 and should not form part of a to make and particulars of how and why the person making the minutes, circulars and procedure documents. These files form letter on another subject. The applicant should provide the request believes the information to be incomplete, incorrect, the key administrative working records of the organisation following information: out of date or misleading. – Records relating to personal records of staff – Name – Archives for records that are inactive or not current. – Address APPEALS Applicants may appeal against a decision made in response REQUESTS – Telephone number (business hours) to requests for access to documents and amendment of records During 2000/01 five non-personal requests were received for – Details of document(s) requested or against the cost levied for allowing access to documents. access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act – The form of access required – copies of documents, inspection Information about the appropriate avenue of appeal will be 1982 (the Act). Access was granted in part for three requests, of file or other (specify). conveyed to the applicant in the letter advising of the initial access was denied in full for one request and one request Requests should be sent to Freedom of Information Officer, decision. received was yet to be processed as of 30 June 2001. Four Royal Botanic Gardens, Private Bag 2000, South Yarra Victoria 3141. internal reviews took place and the original decision confirmed for all four reviews. There were no appeals lodged with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Application fees of $40.00 were collected and $516.80 in charges were collected. pages 52/53 appendices appendices

Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Mrs Janet Calvert-Jones AM Ms Julie Kantor Andrew Porter and Carl Carthy Compliance with the Building and Maintenance Compliance with National Competition Policy Director’s Circle Members Mr John Calvert-Jones AM Carolyn Kay and Simon Swaney Lady Potter AO Sir Roderick and Lady Carnegie David and Trudy Kennedy John and Jennifer Prescott Provisions of the Building Act 1993 The RBG has a commitment to implementing National The Director’s Circle is an initiative to Mrs Elizabeth Chernov Kiltynane Estate, Yarra Valley John Ralph AC and Barbara Ralph The RBG complies with building management provisions as Competition Policy reform initiatives as they apply to this attract annual and unrestricted gifts to the Sir Rupert Clarke MBE Craig and Connie Kimberley Mrs Carolyn Rayner specified by the Minister for Finance Guidelines. The RBG organisation. Competitive neutrality policy seeks to ensure that RBG, and to broaden the community’s Peter and Anne Cook Zara M Kimpton Mr Roger Riordan ensures that all works requiring building approval have plans where Government’s business activities involve it in competition understanding of the RBG’s activities. In certified, works in progress inspected and Occupancy Permits with private sector business activities, the net competitive the 2000/2001 financial year there were Don and Janice Cooper Mr and Mrs A D Lapthorne Gordon and Marieta Robinson issued by independent Building Surveyors engaged on a local advantages that accrue to a government business are offset. 116 members. Thank you to the following Caroline Cornish David and Deborah Lauritz Mrs Anne Ross job by job basis. It also ensures that plans for these works are supporters for their vision and generosity. Philip Cornish Michael and Diana Lempriere Mrs Caroline Searby The Government’s competitive neutrality policy statement sets lodged with the relevant local council. out two alternative approaches, known as Model 1 and Model 2. PATRON Murray Collins and Rob Grant Jenny Lempriere Mr Richard Searby QC The RBG requires all building practitioners engaged on building Model 1 applies to major Government Business Enterprises with Dr Philip Moors W D T Cowan Bill and Virginia Leslie Peter and Barbara Shearer works to be registered and maintain registration throughout the annual revenue exceeding $10 million, and Model 2 applies to HONORARY MEMBER Margaret F Darling AM George and Janet Limb Mrs Anita Simon course of the works. other significant Government business activities whose Mr Lindsay and Mrs Paula Fox and family J G Donaldson AO Peter Lovell and Michael Jan Rosemary Simpson predominant activity is trade in goods or services, and which Nancy and John Dowdle Mrs Susan McGlashan Peter Smedley BUILDING WORK MEMBER meet a substantial part of their operating cost from user charges. Building works included a glasshouse at RBG Cranbourne. Anonymous Brendan and Jan Egan Mackay Branson Design Mr Jack Smorgon AM Other works were of a minor nature only. In respect of its business activities, Model 2 applies to the RBG. Anonymous Rodger and Gwen Elliot AM Dr Brian McNamee Brian and Diana Snape These businesses must ensure that pricing principles apply which Dr Helen M Ferguson Ross and Judith Milne-Pott Lady Southey AM TEN-YEAR LIABILITY GAP Anonymous reflect full cost attribution. A ten-year liability cap was invoked for the glasshouse. Anonymous Colin and Rhonda Galbraith Dr Jens and Linde Mohr Matt Stafford The Gandel Charitable Trust Drs Philip and Debbie Moors Judy Ann Stewart MAINTENANCE During 2000/01, the RBG has continued to adjust the full cost Anonymous Robert A Gell Nigel and Diana Morgan Mr R L Stock Maintenance and improvement works are regularly carried out on base of each RBG business activity to include the net costs that David and Judith Adam the RBG’s buildings to ensure they are maintained in a safe and the business would face were it privately owned. Mr Logan Armstrong Charles and Cornelia Goode Mr Richard Morgan The Sir Donald and Philip Goodman Susan Morgan Lady Trescowthick Foundation serviceable condition. In addition, in accordance with National Competition Policy, Mr Peter and Dr Anne Astin Sarah Guest Mrs Suzanne Morgan Peter and Claire Vickery CONFORMITY the RBG ensures that the pricing policies of all its business Philippe and Sherryn Batters Ralph Ward-Ambler AM and Work is continuing to ensure all existing buildings conform with activities are consistent with compliance with Part IV of the Mr Anthony Berger Sino and Barbara Guzzardi Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE Barbara Ward-Ambler standards. Outstanding items are of a non-urgent priority. Trade Practices Act. Lionel and Elaine Berkowitz Mrs Cathy Hains Martyn and Louise Myer Ron and Rosemary Webb Mr Marc Besen AO and Mrs Eva Besen Mr and Mrs Michael Hamson Rupert and Annabel Myer Nancy and Leon Worth Julia and Sally Bloomfield Susan Hayes Sarah & Baillieu Myer Family Trust Anne and John Wyld Vivien Brass Mrs Maria Jo Herpe Grant Nicol Sally Browne and Ray Evans Mr Bruce and Mrs Rosalie Heymanson Richard Oliver Tony and Jaki Bryant Sally and Robin Hirst Prof and Mrs Geoffrey Opat Meredith Bunn Mr Douglas and Mrs Patricia Hocking Adele Palmer Ms Leonie Burke Julie Howell George and Jillian Pappas David and Karina Calvert-Jones Peter Jopling and Jane Scally Ron and Lorna Pearce pages 54/55 Mr James Calvert-Jones Mr Davor and Mrs Gina Jurcic Rob Pitt appendices appendices

Appendix 9 Thompson, I. and Walsh, N. (2001). DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HERMON SLADE FOUNDATION Appendix 10 Rob Cross Chairman, Advisory Board, Australian Science Coordinator, Australasian Mycological Society, A taxonomic review of Senecio and AND ENVIRONMENT Knight, C., Akiyama, S., and James, E.A. Chairman, Horticultural Reference Group of the and Technology Heritage Centre, The University Conservation Subcommittee Science Grants Representation on external Dandenong Ranges Gardens Trust of Melbourne Research Associate, School of Botany, The treatment of taxa in tribes Senecioneae, Cross, R.G. (2000-2001). Strategies to (2000-2001). Molecular biology and committees, associate status Member, Native Orchid Growers Network Member, Advisory Board, The Oxford Companion University of Melbourne Employees, Honorary Associates and increase population sizes of threatened Anthemideae and Lactuceae for Flora of pollination as a tool to enhance the long- to the History of Modern Science (Oxford Honorary Consultant, Victorian Poisons and awards Marco Duretto students are shown in bold. Australia ($40,000). Caladenia species (Orchidaceae) in natural term viability of the Sunshine Diuris, Diuris University Press) Information Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Honorary Senior Research Associate, School of habitats in Victoria ($5,000). frangrantissima ($3,400). Richard Barley Member, National Committee for History and Melbourne AUSTRALIAN BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL Botany, The University of Melbourne Member, Dandenong Ranges Gardens Trust Philosophy of Science, Australian Academy of Member, Editorial Advisory Committee, STUDY (DEETYA) Cross, R.G. (2000-2001). Orchid Member, Planning Committee, Society of EICHLER AWARD (AUSTRALIAN Committee Member, Ornamental Plant Science Australian Systematic Botany Albrecht, D. and Walsh, N. (2001). Conservation Officer (part-time) ($8,070). Australian Systematic Biologists Conference, Armstrong, L., May, P. and James, E. SYSTEMATIC BOTANY SOCIETY) Conservation Association of Australia Inc. Member, International Program Committee, XXIst Member, The Victorian Naturalist, Technical Melbourne 2001 Treatment of Lobelioideae (2001). Propagation of Exocarpus James, E.A. (2001). Genetic analysis of Kellerman, J. (2001). The generic limits of Member, Flying-fox Alternative Roosting Site International Congress of the History of Science, Advisory Committee Member, Botanic Gardens Congress 2001 (Campanulaceae) for the Flora of Australia Task Force, Department of Natural Resources Mexico City, 2001 Member, IUCN, Species Survival Commission, cupressiformis for revegetation projects, Prasophyllum correctum in Tasmania and the Australian Rhamnaceae - a preliminary Steering Committee and Organising Committee and Environment President, Commission on Bibliography and Committee for Fungi, Australian Regional ($5,000). ornamental horticulture and analysis for Victoria ($4,500). molecular analysis. PhD student supervised for the Plant Sciences Stream Member, Dallas Brookes Drive Precinct Heritage Documentation, Division of History of Science, Committee Duretto, M. and Ladiges, P. (2001). A bush food potential ($10,000). by Frank Udovicic, Neville Walsh and Chair, Planning Committee, Australian Systematic NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE Review Working Group International Union of History and Philosophy Member, International Mycological Conference Pauline Ladiges. ($1,000). Botany Society Conference, Melbourne 2003 of Science systematic and biogeographic analysis of Lawrie, A., Coates, F. and Cross, R.G. SERVICE, NSW Member, Public Gardens Congress 2001 2006 Organising Committee Member, Fellowship Scheme Advisory Phebalium (Rutaceae) and its allies based (2000-2001). Strategies to increase Lebel, T. (2000-2003). Study of hypogeous Mole, B. (2001). A systematic and Sally Elford Member, Planning Committee, Society of Catherine Brown Member, FIA Victorian Conference 2001 Committee, National Library of Australia Australian Systematic Biologists Conference, on morphology and molecules ($7,000). population sizes of threatened Caladenia biogeographic analysis of Phebalium and fungi in south-east forests region, New Member, Development & Marketing Committee, Committee Melbourne 2001 McKillop Family Services Liz James Jeanes, J. (2001). A taxonomic revision of species (Orchidaceae) in natural habitats in South Wales ($27,760). related genera (Rutaceae). Scanning Member, FIA Direct Marketing Special Interest Research Associate, Department of Biochemistry Kiah Martin the genus Thelymitra J.R. Forst. et G. Victoria ($20,500). electron microscopy component. PhD Member, Volunteers and Members Committee, Group Committee PARKS VICTORIA Museums Australia and Genetics, La Trobe University Member, Elm Pests and Diseases Taskforce Forst. (Orchidaceae) in Australia, for Flora student supervised by Marco Duretto and ENVIRONMENT AUSTRALIA James, E.A. (2001). Grevillea williamsonii Member, Botanic Gardens Special Interest Group, Carmen Greenway Executive Officer, Centre for Conservation Victorian and Australian Tree Climbing Champion of Australia ($32,000). Pauline Ladiges. ($1,000). Genetics, La Trobe University Parks Victoria, Walsh, N. and James, E. genetic analysis ($4,000). Museums Australia Provisional Associate, Public Relations Institute 2000, International Society for Arboriculture Member, Adamson’s Bent Recovery Team Lebel, T. (2001). A taxonomic and (2001). Implementation of recovery plan for Member, Income Development Sub-committee, of Australia Australian Chapter AUSTRALIAN ORCHID FOUNDATION Victorian Women’s Trust Member, Grevillea williamsonii Recovery Team systematic revision of the sequestrate Borya mirabilis (Grampians Pincushion Lily) Susan Gregory Mark McDonnell Cross, R. (2000). Purchase of a new laminar Russulales of Australia and their allies, 2001 – 2005 ($23,600). Ian Clarke Victorian Secretary, Interpretation Australia Jane Liefman Associate Professor, School of Botany, The flow cabinet for the micropropagation of based on morphological and molecular Honorary Consultant, Victorian Poisons Association Member, Organising Committee, Public University of Melbourne Walsh, N. (2000). Provision of data for Australian terrestrial orchids ($5,250). Information Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Programs, Public Gardens Congress 2001 Member, Programs Advisory Committee, characters ($10,000). James Grimes species profile and threats database for Melbourne Member, Organising Committee, Department of Geospatial Science, RMIT University Jeanes, J. (2000). A taxonomic revision of Research Associate, School of Botany, May, T. (2001). Catalogue and bibliography BGCI 5th International Congress on Education Member, Victorian Threatened Orchid Recovery Victorian flora species, 2000-2001 The University of Melbourne the genus Thelymitra J.R. Forst. et G. Forst. Terry Coates in Botanic Gardens, 2002 Team, Department of Natural Resources and of Australian macrofungi ($30,000). ($26,983). Co-organiser, IVth International Legume (Orchidaceae) in Australia. The grant was Member, New Holland Mouse Recovery Team Environment Conference, 2001 Mark Loveday May, T. and Lewis, S. (2001). Interactive used mainly to offset expenses incurred Member, City of Casey Conservation Strategy Member, Grey-headed Flying-fox Alternate Roost Councillor, Society of Australian Member, National Science Week key and synopsis to the genera of Implementation and Review Committee Site Task Force, Department Natural Resources during field trips ($6,000). Systematic Biologists Planning Committee and Environment macrofungi in Australia ($40,000). Helen Cohn Member, Arbor Week Planning Committee Member, Planning Committee, Australian Rod Home Member, Editorial Board, Urban Ecosystems Systematic Botany Society Conference, General editor, Australasian Studies Tom May Member, Editorial Board, Ecological Management Melbourne 2003 in History and Philosophy of Science President, Field Naturalists Club of Victoria and Restoration (Kluwer Academic Publishers) Convenor, Executive Committee, and Editor, Historical Records of Australian Science Chairperson, Scientific Advisory Committee, FUNGIMAP

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Philip Moors RBG Representative, Australian Cultivar William Woelkerling Appendix 11 sequestrate Russulales. I. Generic type species, Howe Island in the National Herbarium of Victoria Bernhardt. Australasian Pollination Ecologists Member, Life Sciences Antarctic Research Registration Society President, International Phycological Society Mycologia 92, 1188-1205. (MEL). The Victorian Naturalist 117, 10–13. Society Newsletter (October 2000). (Book review) Advisory Committee, Australian Antarctic Division Verification consultant, Greenlife Database™ Editor, Nomenclature of Cryptogamie, Algologie Publications, Theses and Lewis, S.H. and Entwisle, T.J. (2000), Spirogyra Udovicic, F. and Ladiges, P.Y. (2000), James E.A. (2000), Implications of reproductive Chairman, Australian Research Centre for Urban for BusinessStream Pty Ltd Member, International Organizing Committee for Presentations cardinia (Zygnemataceae, Zygnematophyceae, Informativeness of nuclear and chloroplast DNA biology and morphology on the conservation of Ecology Board of Management Founding Committee Member, International the 7th (2001) and 8th (2005) International Chlorophyta), a new species of freshwater alga regions and the phylogeny of the eucalypts and Grevillea williamsonii (Proteaceae). Australian Flora Member, Council of Heads of Australian Association for Cultivated Plant Taxonomy Phycological Congresses Employees, Honorary Associates and from Victoria, Australia, Muelleria 14, 99–102. related genera (Myrtaceae). Kew Bulletin 55, 633- Foundation, December 2000. pp.12. (Report) Botanic Gardens Editor, Conifer Society of Australia Newsletter students are shown in bold Lindenmayer, D.B., McCarthy, M.A., Parris, K.M. 645. Kelly, P. (2000), Nature’s Magic Pudding: the Member, Maud Gibson Trust Nomenclatural Adviser, Plant Breeders Rights and Pope, M.L. (2000), Habitat fragmentation, Warburton, C.L., James, E.A., Fripp, Y.J., science of compost. Journal of Victorian REFEREED JOURNALS AND BOOKS Deputy Chairman, Organising Committee, Office, Canberra landscape context, and mammalian assemblages Trueman, S.J., Wallace, H.M. (2000), Clonality Association of Environmental Education. (Article) Ashburner, G.R., Faure, M.G., James, E.A., in southeastern Australia. Journal of mammalogy and sexual reproductive failure in remnant Public Gardens Congress 2001 Honorary Consultant, Victorian Poisons Lebel, T. (2001), Native truffles of Australia. The Thompson, W.K., and Halloran, G.M. (2001), 81: 787-797. populations of Santalum lanceolatum Victorian Naturalist 118, 38-43. (Article) Information Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Pollination and breeding system of a population of Peter Neish May, T.W. (2001), Documenting the fungal (Santalaceae). Biological conservation 96, 45-54. McDonnell, M.J., Parris, K. and Williams, N.S.G. Melbourne Tall Coconut Palm, Cocos nucifera L., (Arecaceae) Coordinator, Herbarium Information Systems biodiversity of Australasia: from 1800 to 2000 Williams, N.S.G., Leary, E.J., Parris, K.M. and (2000), Scientific issues relevant to the listing of the on the Gazelle Peninsula of Papua New Guinea, Committee (HISCOM) Dean Stewart and beyond. Australian systematic botany 14, McDonnell, M.J. (2001), The Potential Impact of Grey-Headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) Pacific conservation biology 6, 344-351. Member, City of Melbourne Indigenous 329-356. Freeways on Native Grassland. The Victorian under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988. Kathleen Ralston Advisory Panel Bassi D., Woelkerling Wm J. and Nebelsick J.H. May, T.W. and Simpson, J. (2001), Preface (to Naturalist. 118(1): 4-15. (RBG report) Member, Environment Advisory Committee, (2000), Taxonomic and biostratigraphical re- ‘Biodiversity and biogeography of Australasian McDonnell, M.J., Parris, K., Leary, E. and Borough of Queenscliffe Katrina Syme assessments of Subterraniphyllum Elliott NON-REFEREED ARTICLES fungi’ special issue). Australian systematic botany Williams, N.S.G. (2000), An analysis of the impact Fungimap State Coordinator, (Corallinales, Rhodophyta), Palaeontology 43, AND REPORTS Jim Ross 14, i-iii. of the proposed Hume Freeway Link on grassland Western Australia Organiser, Fungimap 405-425. Akiyama, S., James, E.A., Knight, C. (2000), Professorial Associate, School of Botany, The Murphy, D.J., Udovicic, F. and Ladiges, P.Y. habitats and public open space. Planning Panel Conference, Denmark, WA, 2001 Brown, A.J. and Walsh, N.G. (2000), A revision of Molecular biology and pollination as a tool to University of Melbourne (2000), Phylogenetic analysis of Australian Acacia Victoria. (Report) enhance the long-term viability of the Sunshine Agrostis billardierei (R. Br.) Poaceae, Muelleria (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae) by using sequence Treasurer, Council of Heads of Australian Herbaria Peter Symes Diuris, Diuris fragrantissima. Progress Report to May, T.W. (2000), Telling apart Anemone Fungus 14, 65-90. variations of an intron and two intergenic spacers Member, Victoria Region Committee, Irrigation the Hermon Slade Foundation, December 2000. and Starfish Fungus. Fungimap Newsletter 13: 3. Chris Russell Glissmann-Gough, S. (2000), Conservation of the of chloroplast DNA. Australian Systematic Botany Association Australia (Report) (Article) Member, Cranbourne Economic Toromiro Tree: case study in the management of 13, 745-754. Akiyama, S., James, E.A., Knight, C. (2001), May, T.W. (2000), Names changes. 1. Camarophyllus Development Committee Frank Udovicic a plant extinct in the wild, Conservation biology Neish, P.G., and Duretto, M.F. (2000), The Molecular biology and pollination as a tool to lilacinus. Fungimap Newsletter 13: 3. (Article) Chairman, Shoreham Foreshore Reserve Honorary Research Fellow, School of Botany, 14, 1341-1350. taxonomy of Boronia anemonifolia and B. rigens enhance the long-term viability of the Sunshine May, T.W. (2001), Notes on Fungimap target Committee of Management The University of Melbourne Grimes, J.W. (2000), Identified types in the (Boronia section Cyanothamnus, Rutaceae). Diuris, Diuris fragrantissima. Progress Report to species. The Victorian Naturalist 118, 44-45. Wilhelm Hillebrand collections in the Herbarium Muelleria 14, 3-16. Gary Shadforth Neville Walsh the Hermon Slade Foundation, March 2001 and (Article) of RBG Melbourne, Muelleria 14, 41-49. Parris, K. M. (2001), Distribution, habitat Member, Flying Colours Project Team Ministerial Appointee, Flora and Fauna June 2001. (Report) May, T.W. (2001), Notes on Fungimap targets: Grimes, J.W. (2001), Mimosaceae [various requirements and conservation of the cascade Guarantee ‘Scientific Advisory Committee’ Arnold, G. (Ed.) (2001), Fungimap Newsletter 14. Podaxis pistillaris and P. beringamensiss. Member, National Science Week genera] In: Steyermark, J.A., 6 et al. eds. Flora of treefrog Litoria pearsoniana (Anura: Hylidae). Member, Helmeted Honeyeater Recovery May 2001. RBG Melbourne. 8 pp. (Nerwsletter) Fungimap newsletter 14, 3. (Article) Planning Committee the Venezuelan Guayana. Missouri Botanical Biological conservation 99: 285-292. Team, Department of Natural Resources Cohn, H.M. (2000). S.R. Morton and D.J. Mulvaney May, T. (2001), FNCV President’s Address, 6 May Garden, St. Louis. Renner, S.S., Murray, D., and Foreman, D.B. Shara Speight and Environment (Eds). Exploring Central Australia: Society, the 2001. ‘Did Noah leave anything behind – quality Hender, E.A., May, T.W. and Beulke, S.H. (2000), (2000), Timing transantartic disjunctions in the Member, FIA Young Fundraisers Special Interest Member, Threatened Orchid Recovery Environment and the 1884 Hoen Expedition. 389 and quantity in relation to Victoria’s biodiversity Poisoning due to eating fungi in Victoria, Atherospermataceae (Laurales); evidence from Group Committee Team, Department of Natural Resources pp. Surrey Beatty Pty Ltd, 1996. The Victorian and ecosystems’. Field Naturalists News 100, 5-6. Australian family physician 29, 1000-1004. coding and noncoding chloroplast sequences. Member, Public Relations Institute of Australia and Environment Naturalist 117, 191-192. (Book review) (Article) Jeanes, J.A., (2000), Two new species of Systematic Biology 49, 579-591. Member, Borya mirabilis Recovery Entwisle, T.J. and Lewis, S.H. (2000), Freshwater May, T.W. and Farrer, S.L. (Eds) (2001), Roger Spencer Thelymitra (Orchidaceae) from southeastern Riosmena-Rodriguez, R. and Woelkerling, Wm J. Team, Department of Natural Resources algae under the microscope. Biologue 23: 11. Biodiversity and biogeography of Australasian Editorial Advisory Panel, New Plantsman. Royal Australia, Muelleria 14, 91-97. (2000), Taxonomic biodiversity of Corallinales and Environment (Article) fungi. Australian Systematic Botany 14(3). (Article) Horticultural Society Lebel, T. and Bougher, N.L. (2001), Sequestrate (Rhodophyta) in the Gulf of California, Mexico: Member, Alpine Research Review Panel, Grimes, J.W. (2000). Flora of Australia, Vol. 12. Scientific Advisory Committee, Ornamental Plant (truffle-like) fungi of Australia and New Zealand, towards an initial assessment. Cryptogamie Parks Victoria Muelleria 14, 103-104. (Book review) Collections Association Australian systematic botany 14, 439-484. algologie 21, 315-354. Lebel, T. and Trappe, J.M. (2000), Type studies of Thies, A.W. (2000), Moss collections from Lord James, E.A. (2000). The Rose’s Kiss by Peter

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Raleigh, R. (2000), Effects of seed surface Fungimap (2001), Compendium of Fungimap Kimpton, Sarah (2001), Diversity in Grevillea Cross, R. (2000), Australasian Native Orchid Leary, E. and McDonnell, M.J. (2000), ‘The McDonnell, M.J. and Parris, K. (2001), ‘Creation Phelan, G., McDonnell, M.J. and Williams, N.S.G. Woelkerling, W. (2001), ‘Cataloguing the World’s sterilisation on germinability in Caladenia Target Species, Version 1.0, Fungimap: infecunda. B.Sc. Hons. The University of Society Conference, Melbourne, 6-7 October patterns of public open space in greater of a human dominated landscape (Melbourne) (2000), ‘The effects of urbanisation on Seaweed Biodiversity: an Impossible Dream?’ tentaculata Schltdl. (Orchidaceae). Fourth Melbourne, Vic. (CD-ROM) Melbourne, School of Botany. Supervisors: 2000. [Presentation] Melbourne’. OZRI 2000, Melbourne, 23-25 has increased the breeding range of grey-headed Leptospermum myrsinoides heathland’. Presented at the Seventh International Australasian Native Orchid Conference and Show, Jeanes, J.A. and Backhouse, G.N. (2000), Wild Liz James and Andrew Drinnan. Cross, R. (2000), ‘Transferring ex situ plants to October 2000. [Poster] flying foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) in Australia’. Ecological Society of Australia Annual Meeting Phycological Congress, Aristotle University of Australasian Native Orchid Society (Victorian Orchids of Victoria, Australia. Zoonetics: Seaford, Moore, Samantha (2000), Aquatic bryophytes as the field’. Ex situ Orchid Conservation Forum, Leary, E., Williams, N., McDonnell, M. and U.S. International Association of Landscape held at La Trobe University, Bundoora, Vic., 29 Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, 16-25 August Group), Melbourne. (Proceedings) Vic. (CD-ROM) habitat for invertebrates on rocks in Whitehouse Melbourne, 22-23 November 2000. [Sessional Campbell, J. (2000), ‘Landscape ecology of Ecology meeting, Arizona State University, November-1 December 2000. [Poster] 2001. [Paper] Spencer, R.D. (2000), Correa reassessment. Creek. B.Sc. Hons, Deakin University. Supervisors: Chair] grassland sites across Western Melbourne’. Tempe, Arizona. M. McDonnell chaired the Raleigh, R. (2000), ‘Effects of seed surface Jeanes, J.A. and Backhouse, G.N. (2001), Wild SEMINARS, LECTURES AND TALKS Australian Horticulture 98(6), 33. (Article) Orchids of Victoria, Australia. Zoonetics: Seaford, Megan Short and Josephine Milne. Hahs, A.K. and McDonnell, M.J. (2000), ‘The AURISA 2000 Custodians of Earth Conference session entitled “Pattern and Process in Urban sterilisation on germinability in Caladenia Aston, H. (3 April 2001), ‘Journey to the Calvert Spencer, R.D. (2000), Grevillea cultivars. Vic. (Book) Murphy, Daniel (2001), Molecular phylogeny status of urban ecology in Australian cities’. (Australian Urban and Regional Information Landscapes”, 27 April 2001. [Paper] tentaculata Schltdl. (Orchidaceae)’. Fourth Hills, Western Australia - encompassing Australian Horticulture 98(7), 34, 36. (Notes) of Acacia subgenus Phyllodineae. PhD, The Ecological Society of America’s 85th Annual Systems Association, Inc.), Hyatt Regency McDonnell, M.J. (2001), ‘Challenges and Australasian Native Orchid Conference and Show, Maroske, S. (2000), Germans at the Melbourne vegetation and related birds’. Bird Observers University of Melbourne, School of Botany. Meeting, Snowbird, Utah, USA, 6-10 August Coolum, Queensland, 20-24 November 2000. opportunities in the ecological study of urban Melbourne, 6 October 2000. [Paper] Spencer, R.D. (2000), Global plant-name index Botanic Garden and Herbarium, 1853-96, Plenty Club of Australia, Mildura Branch. [Talk] on the net. Australian Horticulture 98(8), 24-5. Valley Papers, 3, 24-34. (Chapter) Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges, Jim Grimes and 2000. [Poster] [Paper] environments. Central Arizona-Phoenix Long- Raleigh, R. (2000), ‘Symbiotic germination of Aston, H. (30 April 2001), Field Naturalists Club (Article) Jim Ross. Hahs, A.K. and McDonnell, M.J. (2000), ‘The role Leary, E. and McDonnell, M.J. (2000), ‘The Term Ecological Research Program, Arizona State Australian terrestrial orchid seeds’. Ex situ Wahren, C.H. and Walsh, N.G. (2000), Impact of of Victoria. Performed the official launch of the Phelan, Gemma (2000), The effects of of biodiversity in ecosystem services’. Ecological patterns of public open space in greater University, Tempe Arizona, 30 April 2001. [Paper] Orchid Conservation Forum, Melbourne, 22-23 Spencer, R.D. (2000), Recording cultivars an fire in treeless sub-alpine vegetation at Mt Fungimap CD-ROM. [Talk] urbanisation on Leptospermum myrsinoides Society of Australia Conference ‘Ecology in a Melbourne’. Ecological Society of Australia Maroske, S. (2001), ‘Ferdinand von Mueller and November 2000. [Paper] enormous task. Australian Horticulture 98(11), 34. Buffalo National Park, 1982-1999. La Trobe Barley, R. (13 July 2000), ‘RBG Melbourne - its Heathland in the south-eastern suburbs of Rapidly Changing World’, LaTrobe University, Annual Meeting held at La Trobe University, 29 the state of species in nineteenth century Shadforth, G. (2000), ‘The Australian (Article) University, Bundoora, Vic. history and future directions’. Birregurra Garden Melbourne. B.Sc. Hons, The University of Melbourne, 29 November-1 December 2000. November-1 December 2000. [Poster] Australia’. Australian Association of History, Environment’. Geography Teachers Association of Spencer, R.D. (2000), Plants must be correctly Club. [Talk] ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS BOARD Melbourne, School of Botany. Melbourne. [Paper] Lebel, T. (2001), ‘Unearthing Australia’s Philosophy and Social Studies of Science annual Victoria Annual Conference, August 2000. [Paper] identified. Australian Horticulture 98(12), 56. Barley, R. (2 August 2000), ‘Education programs VICTORIA PUBLICATIONS Supervisor: Mark McDonnell. James, E.A. (2001), ‘Managing rare and extraordinary truffles’. Fungimap Conference, conference, Melbourne, 25 June 2001. [Paper] Shadforth, G. (2000), ‘Plant Adaptations and (Article) in botanic and other gardens’. Museums Australia Floreo. (2000/01). RBG Melbourne, 1, 2. Tonkin, Jenny (2000), Studies on the distribution threatened flora’. Karwarra Gardens 5th Biennial Denmark, W.A., 22-27 June. [Paper] May, T.W. (2000), ‘An integrated strategy for Diversity’. Science Teachers Association of Spencer, R.D. (2001), Uncertainty clouds Sturt’s Educators Group. [Talk] (Newsletter) of Australian macrofungi. B.Sc. Hons, Department Seminar, Karwarra Australian Plant Garden, Lebel, T. and Lewis, S. (2001), Identification of documenting the fungal biodiversity of Victoria Annual Conference, December 2000. desert pea name. Australian Horticulture 99(2) Barley, R. (16 August 2000), ‘Impact of flying- Muelleria. RBG Melbourne, 14. (Newsletter) of Resource Management and Horticulture, The Kalorama, 23 April 2001. [Paper] truffles. Fungimap Conference, Denmark, W.A., Australasia’. Asian Mycological Conference 9-13 [Paper] 49-50. (Article) foxes on RBG Melbourne’. Horticultural Media Urban Spotlight (2000). ARCUE, 2(1). (Newsletter) University of Melbourne, School of Botany. James, E.A. (2001), ‘Rapporteur for Plant 22-27 June 2001. [Workshop] July 2000, Hong Kong. [Keynote Address] Shadforth, G. (2001), ‘Alien Invaders, Learning Spencer, R.D. (2001), New names in Myrtaceae. Association. [Talk] McDonnell, M.J., and Williams, N.S.G. (2000), Supervisors: Cassandra McLean and Tom May. Sciences and Conservation (2). Botanic Gardens Loveday, M. (2001), ‘Environmental Science at May, T.W. (2001), ‘Integrated strategies for about biodiversity by monitoring environmental Australian Horticulture 99(3), 35. (Article) Barley, R. (5 October 2000), ‘Management of Directions in revegetation and regeneration of Zdravevski, Jimmy (2000), A taxonomic and 2001 Congress, Canberra, 17-21 April 2001. RBG Cranbourne’. Science Teachers Association tackling fungal biodiversity: community helping weeds’. The Future is Here - Conference of Spencer, R.D. (2001), A rose by … rose names, flying-foxes at RBG Melbourne’. Latrobe plant communities in Victoria. ARCUE, 2. biogeographic review of the hypogeous fungal [Sessional Reports] of Victoria VCE Environmental Science herbaria’. Botanic Gardens 2001 Congress, Australian Association of Environmental botanical and commercial. Australian Horticulture University, Animal Sciences. [Lecture] (Occasional publication) genus Chamonixia in south-eastern Australia. Jeanes, J.A. (2000), ‘Orchid seed’. Ex situ Orchid Conference, February 2001. [Workshop] Canberra, 17-21 April 2001. [Paper] Educators, January 2001. [Paper] 99(6), 38-40. (Article) Barley, R. (10 October 2000), ‘RBG Melbourne, Sommerville, K.E. (Ed.) (2000), Fungimap Postgrad. Dip. Bot., Latrobe University, Conservation Forum, Melbourne, 22-23 Loveday, M. (2001), ‘Inspired by nature – Art and May, T.W. (2001), ‘The Fungimap project’. Shadforth, G. (2001), ‘VCE Biology at the RBG’. Spencer, R.D. (2001), Name changes to its history and future directions’. Friends of the Newsletter, 12, 13. Department of Botany. Supervisors: Teresa Lebel November 2000. [Paper] the Environment’. Integrating Science, Science Fungimap Conference, Denmark, W.A., 22-27th Science Teachers Association of Victoria VCE Pittosporum. Australian Horticulture 99(7), 15. Elms AGM. [Talk] and Phil Keane. Joy, C. (2001), ‘Literature in Landscape’. Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) Primary June 2001. [Paper] Biology Conference, February 2001. [Paper] (Article) Barley, R. (9 November 2000), ‘The history and THESES Department of Education, Employment and Conference, June 2001. [Workshop] May, T.W. (2001), ‘Identification of macrofungi’, Shadforth, G. (2001), ‘Hands on Plants’. Gardens’ Woelkerling, W. J. and Mann, D.G. (2001), CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS role of regional botanic gardens in Victoria’. Ariati, Sita (2000), Phylogeny and biogeography Training (DEET) Early Years of Schooling McDonnell, M.J., Hynes, L. and Williams, N.S.G. ‘Preparation and curation of herbarium Science Teachers Association of Victoria Primary Marking the fortieth anniversary, Phycologia, 40, Barley, R. (2000), ‘Management of living plant Greater Shepparton Botanic Garden Association of Acacia section Botrycephalae. MSc, the School Conference. [Paper] (2000), ‘Measuring the success of an urban specimens’, and ‘Surveys for macrofungi’. Conference, June 2001. [Paper] 1. (Article) of Botany, The University of Melbourne. collections at RBG Melbourne’. International Inc. [Talk] Kelly, P. (2000), ‘Discovering Plants’. Catholic riparian revegetation program’. Ecological Fungimap Conference, Denmark, W.A., 22-26 Williams, N.S.G., Leary, E. and McDonnell, M.J. van der Ree, R. (2001), Squirrel Glider Action Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges and Jim Grimes. conference of Rhododendron Society, 13 October Barley, R. (7 March 2001), ‘Future directions for Education Office Primary Science Conference. Society of Australia, Annual Meeting held at La June 2001. [Workshop] (2000), ‘Landscape ecology of Melbourne’s urban Statement. Submission to the Department of 2000. [Paper] the Colac Botanic Garden’. Colac Botanic Bartholome, Marisa (2000), A new wattle for [Paper] Trobe University, Bundoora, Vic., 29 November-1 Parris, K. (2000), ‘The distribution, habitat grasslands’. Ecological Society of Australia Natural Resources and Environment. 20 April Coates, T. (2001), ‘Diet of the European Red Fox Garden. [Talk] Victoria?. BSc. Hons. School of Botany, The December 2000. [Poster] requirements and conservation of the cascade Annual Meeting held at La Trobe University, 29 2001. (Submission) at RBG Cranbourne’. [Poster] ‘Fire Ecology of Kelly, P. (2001), ‘What’s on at RBG Melbourne’. University of Melbourne. Supervisors: Pauline McDonnell, M.J. (2001), ‘Flying-foxes now call tree frog Litoria pearsoniana’. Ecological Society November-1 December 2000. [Presentation]. Barley, R. (8, 9 May 2001), ‘Introduction to RBG Heathland at RBG Cranbourne’. [Poster] ‘Smoke Catholic Education Office Curriculum Ladiges and Neville Walsh. Melbourne home: A conservation catch 22’. of Australia Annual Meeting held at La Trobe Melbourne’. The University of Melbourne, BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS AND CDS water and harvested topsoil: useful tools in the Coordinators Conference. [Paper] Williams, N.S.G., Phelan, G. and McDonnell, M.J., Hamilton, Benjamin (2001), The ecology and Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New University, Bundoora, Vic., 29 November-1 Burnley. [Lecture] Corrick, M. and Fuhrer, B. (2000), Wildflowers of restoration of severely degraded mine sites?’ Kelly, P. (2001), ‘Environmental Science at the (2001), ‘The effects of urbanisation on spread of Spartina in Western Port Bay. B.Sc. York. 18 April 2001. [Lecture] December 2000. [Presentation] Barley, R. (29,30 May 2001), ‘Low Water-use Victoria and adjoining areas. Bloomings Books, [Poster]. Botanic Gardens 2001 Congress, RBG’. Teachers Association of Victoria, VCE Leptospermum myrsinoides heathland in the Hons. The University of Melbourne, School of Parris, K. (2001), ‘Pond-breeding frogs in urban Gardens’. The University of Melbourne, Burnley. Hawthorn, Vic. (Book) Canberra, April 2001. Environmental Science Conference. [Paper] south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne’. Ecology of Botany. Supervisor: Mark McDonnell. and suburban Melbourne’. Australian Society of Insular Biotas conference, Wellington, New [Lecture] Herpetologists, held in Gum Leaves, Tasmania, 9- Zealand, 12-16 February 2001. [Poster] 12 February 2001. [Poster]

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Barley, R. (22 June 2001), ‘RBG Melbourne, its Klazenga, N. (2 August 2000), ‘Studies on the McDonnell, M.J. (. 26 October 2000), ‘The Role McDonnell, M.J. (24 May 2001), ‘Urban Ecology I Neish, P.G. (28 September 2000). ‘Australia’s Pitcher, C. (July 2000). ‘Marketing and Public Stephens, J. (September 2000, January, April Walsh, N.G. (16 February 2001), ‘Pomaderris’. history and future directions’. Friends of Wombat Australasian species of Dicranoloma (Bryopsida)’. of Science in the Preservation and Management and II’. The University of Melbourne, Community Virtual Herbarium’. Agriculture Victoria, Relations Open Space - Parks and Gardens’. 2001), ‘Herb Garden Collection’. Flora Explorer. Australian Plants Society, Maroondah group. Hill Botanic Garden, Daylesford. [Talk] RBG Melbourne. [Seminar] of Biodiversity’. St Andrews Landcare Group, St and Ecosystem Ecology 606-301. [Lecture] Knoxfield. [Presentation] Bachelor of Park Management, Deakin University. [Talk] [Seminar] Duretto, M.F. (18 August 2000), ‘Tropical Klazenga, N. (23 August 2000), ‘Recent Andrews. [Talk] McIntosh, S. (2001), ‘Long Island Project’: Parris, K. (11 August 2000), ‘Landscape Ecology [Lecture] Turner, T. (September, October 2000, February, Walsh, N.G. (14 March 2001), ‘Rare plants in Boronias’. Australian Plants Society, Maroondah developments in moss systematics’. The McDonnell. M.J., Parris, K. and Williams, N.S.G. Discovering Horticulture, The University of in Contrasting Habitats’. Resource Management 2 Rice, A. (19 May 2001), ‘Water Conservation March, April 2001), ‘Australian Rainforest Walk’. Victoria – under-surveyed or overexploited’. Group. [Talk] University of Melbourne, School of Botany. (24 November 2000), Information Day, Melbourne, Burnley; Australian Plant Society (LD722), Department of Geospatial Sciences, Garden’. Discovering Horticulture, The University Flora Explorer. [Talk] School of Botany, The University of Melbourne. Hahs, A. (9 April 2001), ‘Urban ecology in [Seminar] Heidelberg. [Talk] Eltham Group; Parks Victoria delegation; Royal RMIT University. [Lecture] of Melbourne, Burnley. [Lecture] Udovicic, F. (6 September 2000), ‘Molecular [Seminar] Australia and overseas’. Urban Ecology (SQB Klazenga, N. (23 June 2001), ‘Bryophyte McDonnell, M.J. (6 December 2000), ‘Activities Melbourne Institute of Technology, Landscape Parris, K. (29 September 2000), ‘Pond-breeding Reid, J.C. (September 2000), Guided walk and systematics of large genera in the Myrtaceae’. Walsh, N.G. (22 April 2001), ‘Botany of Greens 320), School of Ecology and Environment, Deakin excursion to Cambarville’. Field Naturalists Club of the ARCUE’. Ornamental Plant Conservation Design delegation; Friends of the RBG frogs in urban and suburban Melbourne’. Victoria talk for Friends of Bunyip State Park. [Talk] RBG Melbourne, Plant Sciences and Biodiversity. Bush’. Guided walk with FNCV, Botany Group. University, Rusden Campus. [Lecture] of Victoria, Botany Group. [Talk] Association. [Talk] Cranbourne. [Lectures] Frog Group. [Talk] Reid, J.C. (October 2000), Guided walk and talk [Seminar] [Talk] Hamilton, B. (22 November 2000), ‘The Ecology Leary, E. and McDonnell, M.J. (23-25 October McDonnell, M.J. and Williams, N.S.G. (21 January McNabb, M. (8 July 2000), ‘Ornamental Lake Parris, K. (17 October 2000), ‘Ecology of frogs: for Friends of Gembrook Park. [Talk] Udovicic, F. (4 April 2001), ‘Something’s brewing Williams, N. (7 September 2000), ‘Urban Ecology: and Spread of Spartina in Western Port Bay’. 2000), ‘Patterns of Public Open Space in Greater 2001), ‘Eucalypts of Melbourne’. Lecture series Management’. The University of Melbourne. Fifth from the forests of sub-tropical Queensland to Shadforth, G. (October 2000), ‘The National in the basement: Molecular Systematics at RBG Studying the Impact of Urbanisation’ Parks Victoria Conference. The University of Melbourne’. OZRI 2000 meeting, Hyatt Regency sponsored by The University of Melbourne School National School in Parks Management. [Lecture] urban and suburban Melbourne’. RBG Herbarium of Victoria – The Science and the Melbourne’. Biological Sciences, LaTrobe Manningham Environmental Seminar Series. Melbourne. [Lecture] Melbourne. [Poster] of Botany on Herring Island. [Lecture] Maiorino, J. (19 May 2001), ‘Discovering Cranbourne. [Talk] Conservation’, ‘The Living Collections – The University. [Seminar] Currawong Bush Park, Templestowe. [Talk] Hartskeerl, K. (18 June 2001), ‘Programs for Lebel, T. (20 June 2000), ‘Australian Truffles - McDonnell, M.J. (22 November 2000), Opening Horticulture’. The University of Melbourne, Parris, K. (19 January 2001), ‘Distribution and Plants and the Horticulture’ and ‘RBG Vaganiance. J., Horne. S. (10 October 2000), Williams, N.S.G. and Phelan, G. (16 May 2001), children at RBG Cranbourne’. City of Casey Their diversity and biology’. Field address for Prof Ladiges and co-lead a workshop Burnley, Tropical Collection. [Lecture] habitat requirements of the cascade tree frog, Cranbourne – Australian Plants and their ‘Cuttings propagation’. Australian Plant Society, ‘Community and Ecosystem Ecology’. The Home Carers. [Talk] Naturalists Club of Victoria. [Talk and 23rd June on improving partnerships. Parks Victoria Martin, K. (September 2000), ‘Tree Health’. Flora the great barred frog and associated Ecology’, Horizons – Gifted Students SOFNet Wilson Botanic Park Group. [Talk] University of Melbourne. Field trip to RBG Hodge, S. (13 March 2001), ‘Perennial foray]. Conference, The University of Melbourne. Explorer. [Talk] amphibians’. Department of Zoology and schools television programs. [Talk] Vaganiance. J., Horne. S. (13 February 2001), Cranbourne. [Talk] Collection’. Botanical Illustrators Group. [Lecture] Lebel, T. (24 August 2000), ‘Spores, dispersal and [Workshop] Martin, K. (16 May 2001), ‘Arboriculture at RBG Entomology, University of Queensland. [Seminar] Smyth, T. (2000/2001), ‘Southern Chinese ‘Seed propagation, Acacias’. Australian Plant Williams, N.S.G. (14 August 2000), ‘ARCUE and Hodge, S. (19 May 2001), ‘Discovering dissemination’. The University of Melbourne, McDonnell, M.J. (20 June 2001), ‘Ecological Melbourne’. Diploma Student Presentation, The Parris, K. (9-12 February 2001), ‘Pond-breeding Collection’: University of the Third Age, Society, Wilson Botanic Park Group. [Talk] Urban Ecology’. Northern Territory University, Horticulture’. The University of Melbourne, School of Botany. [Lecture] impacts of urban environments on animals and University of Melbourne, Burnley. [Lecture] frogs in urban and suburban Melbourne’. November 2000; Melbourne Museum delegation, van der Ree, R. (19 March 2001), ‘The value of Darwin. [Lecture] Burnley. [Lecture] Lebel, T. (28 August 2000), ‘Plant-fungal plants’. Veterinary Conservation Biologists/ Matheson, S. (August 2000), ‘The Hidden Forest’, Australian Society of Herpetologists, Little 21 February 2001; Prahran Garden Club, 6 March linear habitats for arboreal marsupials in highly Worboys, W. (17 October 2000), ‘Australian Howard, M. (November 2000), ‘Species Rose interactions, symbioses’. The University of Wildlife Disease Association, Melbourne Zoo. Zart Art. [Talk] Swanport, Tasmania. [Paper] 2001; Discovering Horticulture, The University of fragmented landscapes’. Arthur Rylah Institute for Garden’. Berwick Garden Club. [Talk] Collection’: Flora Explorer. [Talk] Melbourne, School of Botany. [Lecture] [Presentation] Matheson, S. (May 2001), ‘Minibeasts, Masks and Parris, K. (18 March 2001), Guided walks at Melbourne, Burnley, 19 May 2001. [Talk] Environmental Research. [Seminar] Worboys, W. (28 October 2000), ‘RBG Howard, M. (19 May 2001), ‘Discovering Lebel, T. (18 March 2001), Bushfest. RBG McDonnell, M.J. (24 June 2000), ‘Preserving Music in the RBG’, ZART Art. [Talk] Bushfest. RBG Cranbourne. [Talk] Sommerville, K.E. (13 November 2000), van der Ree, R. (21 March 2001), ‘The importance Cranbourne’. Berwick Anglican Church. [Talk] Horticulture’. The University of Melbourne, Cranbourne. [Talk] biodiversity in urban and suburban May, T.W. (21 October 2000), ‘The other plants’. Parris, K. (21 March 2001), ‘Distribution and ‘Fungimap: What is it?’ Bayside Bushwalking of remnant woodland for the conservation of environments’. Friends of RBG Cranbourne Club. [Seminar] CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS Burnley. [Lectures]. Lewis, S.H. (20 September 2000), ‘Plant Mullum Mullum Festival, Mitcham. [Walk] habitat requirements of the cascade tree frog, arboreal marsupials’. Bioregional Network Winter Lecture Series. [Lecture] HOSTED BY THE ROYAL BOTANIC James, E.A. (9 November 2000), ‘Conservation collecting and pressing’. OPCAA. [Talk and May, T.W. (22 February 2001), The University of the great barred frog and associated Spencer, R.D. (12 March 2001), ‘Plant Meeting of the Department of Natural Resources genetics and biodiversity research at RBG demonstration] McDonnell, M.J. (11-12 September 2000), ‘Urban Melbourne, School of Botany, Flora of Victoria amphibians’. School of Botany, The University of nomenclature and cultivar description’. Students, and Environment, Tatura. [Seminar] GARDENS BOARD VICTORIA Environments as Ecosystems’ and ‘Urban Impacts Melbourne. [Seminar] The University of Melbourne, Burnley, TAFE Ex situ Orchid Conservation Forum (22-23 Melbourne’. Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Lewis, S.H. (20 September 2000), ‘Freshwater 606-207. [Two lectures and practical session]. van der Ree, R. (21 March 2001), ‘Potential on Biota and Ecosystems’. Urban Environment Horticultural Training Package, Level 4 November 2000). Organised by Rob Cross, Perth, Seminar Series. [Seminar]. Filamentous Algae’. Field Naturalists Club of May, T.W. (5 April 2001), ‘Poisonous and edible Parris, K. (11 April 2001), ‘Frogs and their impacts of the proposed Shepparton Bypass on (121-022), Geography Department, The Certificate. [Lecture] (co-sponsored by RBG Melbourne and the James, E.A. (18 March 2001), Bushfest. RBG Victoria, Microscopical Group. [Talk and practical fungi’. Victorian Poisons Information Centre, habitats in the Melbourne region’. Bendigo Field the Squirrel Glider’. Shepparton. [Talk] University of Melbourne. [Lecture] Victorian Department of Natural Resources Cranbourne. [Talk] identifications session] Continuing education program. [Lecture] Naturalists. [Talk] Spencer, R.D. (22 March 2001), ‘The National van der Ree, R. (22 March 2001), ‘The value of McDonnell, M.J. (12 March 2001), ‘Gradient Herbarium of Victoria and its relation to and Environment). James, E.A. (27 April 2001), Science week Loveday, M. (April 2001), Schools Community May, T.W. (6 May 2001), ‘Did Noah leave Phelan, G. (1 November 2000), ‘The Effects of linear habitats for arboreal marsupials in highly Analysis’. The University of Melbourne, Plant Horticulture’. Students, The University of presentation Year 8: ‘Conservation genetics and Opportunities for Real Science Experiments anything behind – quality and quantity in relation Urbanisation on Leptospermum myrsinoides fragmented landscapes’. Monash University, Ecology 606-204. [Lecture] Melbourne, Burnley, Graduate Diploma. [Lecture] conserving biodiversity’. MLC, Kew. [Talk]. (SCORES). [Presentation] to Victoria’s biodiversity and ecosystems’. Field Heathland in the South-Eastern Suburbs of Clayton. [Seminar] McDonnell, M.J. (14 March 2001), ‘Interspecific Melbourne’. RBG Melbourne Seminar Series. [Talk] Spencer, R.D. (19 May 2001), ‘The National James, E.A. (4 May 2001), Science week McDonnel, M.J. and Williams, N.S.G. (13-14 Naturalists Club of Victoria. [President’s address] Walsh, N.G. (15 October 2000), ‘How plants get Competition’. The University of Melbourne, Plant Herbarium and the role of Horticultural Botanist’. presentation Year 7: ‘Conservation genetics and September 2000), Greening Australia, Victoria Meraviglia-Crivelli, I. (2000/2001), ‘New Zealand Pitcher, C. (24 April 2001). ‘Transparency in their names’. Mullum Mullum Festival, Mitcham. Ecology 606-204. [Lecture] Students, The University of Melbourne, Burnley, conserving biodiversity’. MLC, Kew. [Talk]. program entitled ‘Environmental Research Collection’: Flora Explorer, September 2000, stakeholder reporting’. Public Relations Institute [Walk and commentary] McDonnell, M.J. (14 May 2001), ‘Urban Ecology’. of Australia. [Presentation] TAFE Horticultural Training Package, Level 4 Kelly, P. (2000), ‘RBG Cranbourne ecology’. Forum.’ Heidelberg. M. McDonnell led a panel March, April 2000; Prahran Garden Club, Walsh, N.G. (2 November 2000), ‘Pomaderris’. LD721-Resource Management 1 at RMIT Certificate. [Lecture] STAVCON 2000, Latrobe University, Bundoora, discussion entitled ‘Bridging the gap between September 2000; Maori Community delegation, Pitcher, C. (14 November 2000). ‘Brand image Australian Plants Society, Yarra Yarra Group. University. [Lecture] Spencer, R.D. (21 May 2001), ‘A background to Vic. [Lecture] research and practice’. [Panel discussion] September 2000; Discovering Horticulture, The development and management’. Public Relations [Seminar] Institute of Australia National Conference. conifers, their evolution, biogeography, ecology Kelly, P. (2000), ‘RBG - A School Resource’. University of Melbourne, Burnley, 19 May 2001. Walsh, N.G. (7-13 January 2001), Tutor, Alpine [Presentation] and identification’. Students, The University of Catholic Education Office Science Expo. [Talk]. [Lectures] Ecology Course (La Trobe University, DNRE), Melbourne, Burnley, TAFE Horticultural Training Howmans Gap. [Lecture] Package, Level 4 Certificate. 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Appendix 12 Kellerman, Jürgen (2000-) PhD. School of Botany, Raulings, Elisa (1998-2001) PhD. School The Annual Report of the entity is prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and the directions of the Minister for The University of Melbourne. of Botany, The University of Melbourne. Finance. This index has been prepared to show compliance with statutory disclosure requirements. Student supervision Supervisors: Frank Udovicic, Neville Walsh, Passed May 2001. Pauline Ladiges. Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges, Neville Walsh. The following honours and post-graduate Clause Disclosure Page(s) Project: ‘Molecular phylogeny and biogeography Project: ‘Evolution within eastern Australian students were co-supervised by Royal of the plant family Rhamnaceae’. species of Stylidium’. Report of Operations Botanic Gardens Board Victoria staff. Kimpton, Sarah (July 2000-April 2001) Hons. Robertson, Julia (2001-) Hons. The University of Charter and purpose Ariati, Sita (1998-2000) MSc. School of Botany, School of Botany, The University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Burnley. 9.1.3 (i) (a) Manner of establishment and relevant Minister 8 University of Melbourne (passed). Supervisors: Liz James, Andrew Drinnan. Supervisors: Rob Cross, Leisa Armstrong. Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges, Jim Grimes. Project: ‘Biodiversity in the Anglesea grevillea, Project: ‘The micropropagation of Proteaceae 9.1.3 (i) (b) Objectives, functions, powers and duties IFC, 1, 10-11 Project: ‘Phylogeny and biogeography of Acacia Grevillea infecunda’. from north-eastern Australian rainforests’. 9.1.3 (i) (c) Services provided and persons or sections of community served 11 section Botrycephalae’. McMullan-Fisher, Sapphire (1999-) PhD. Thompson, Deanne (2000-2001), Management and structure Binns, Andrew (2001) B Geom. The University of The University of Tasmania. Jim Willis Studentship. Melbourne Supervisors: Jamie Kirkpatrick, Tom May. Supervisors: Frank Udovicic, Teresa Lebel 9.1.3 (i) (d) (i) Names of governing Board members, Audit Committee and Chief Executive Officer 8-9, 46 Supervisors: Emma Leary, Dr Paul Dare. Project: ‘Congruence of plant and fungal Project: ‘Phylogenetic relationships and taxonomy 9.1.3 (i) (d) (ii) Names of senior office holders and brief description of each office 12 Project: ‘The use of high-resolution satellite communities’. of a new genus of truffle-like fungi possibly 9.1.3 (i) (d) (iii) Chart setting out organisational structure 13 imagery in the study of urban ecology’. related to the mushroom family Lepiotaceae Mole, Bryan (1999-) PhD. School of Botany, (Basidiomycotina)’. 9.1.3 (i) (e) Workforce data and application of merit and equity principles 28, 29 Brown, Gillian (2000-) PhD. School of Botany, The University of Melbourne. 9.1.3 (i) (f) Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 52-53 University of Melbourne. Supervisors: Marco Duretto, Frank Udovicic, Tonkin, Jenny (2000-2001), Jim Willis Supervisors: Frank Udovicic, Pauline Ladiges, Studentship. Pauline Ladiges. Financial and other information Lyn Craven (CANB). Project: ‘A systematic and biogeographic analysis Supervisors: Teresa Lebel, Frank Udovicic. Project: ‘Phylogeny and biogeography of of Phebalium (Rutaceae: Boronieae) and its allies Project: ‘The species Russula flocktonae J.B. 9.1.3 (ii) (a) Summary of financial results with previous four-year comparatives 50 Rhododendron sect. Vireya (Ericaceae)’. based on morphology and DNA sequence data’. Cleland & E. Cheel and Lactarius clarkeae J.B. 9.1.3 (ii) (b) Summary of significant changes in financial position 36, 44 Cleland: are they one and the same species?’ Burnley College students, TAFE Horticultural Moore, Samantha (2000), Hons. Deakin University. 9.1.3 (ii) (c) Operational and budgetary objectives for the year and performance against those objectives 10, 16-24 Training Package, Level 4 Certificate Supervisors: Megan Short, Josephine Milne. Tonkin, Jenny ( 2001-) PhD. Institute of Food & 9.1.3 (ii) (d) Major changes or factors affecting achievement of objectives 18-24 Supervisors: Roger Spencer, Michèle Adler. Land Resources, The University of Melbourne. Project: ‘Aquatic bryophytes as habitat for 9.1.3 (ii) (e) Events subsequent to balance date 48 Project: ‘Description of cultivars available in the invertebrates on rocks in Whitehouse Creek’. Supervisors: Teresa Lebel, Tom May, Australian nursery industry’. Dr Cassandra McLean. 9.1.3 (ii) (f) Consultancies > $100,000 - Full details of each consultancy N/A Murphy, Daniel (2001) PhD. School of Botany, Project: ‘Systematic studies of the Russulales’. Flann, Christina (2000-) PhD. School of Botany, The University of Melbourne. 9.1.3 (ii) (g) Consultancies < $100,000 - Number and total cost of consulting engagements 53 University of Melbourne. Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges, Jim Grimes, Wright, Magali (2000-2001) Hons H2A. School of 9.1.3 (ii) (h) Extent of compliance with Building Act 1993 54 Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges, Frank Udovicic, Botany, The University of Melbourne. Jim Ross. 9.1.3 (ii) (i) Statement that information listed in Part 9.1.3 (i)f is available on request 52 Neville Walsh, Ilse Breitweiser (CHR), Project: ‘Molecular phylogeny of Acacia Supervisors: Rob Cross, David Guest. Randy Bayer (CANB). subgenus Phyllodinea’. Project: ‘The development of mycorrhizal 9.1.3 (ii) (k) Statement on implementation and compliance with National Competition Policy 54 Project: ‘Systematics of Euchiton (Asteraceae)’. infection in Caladenia tentaculata’. 9.8.2 (I) A statement of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters 28 Raleigh, Ruth (1999-2001) PhD. RMIT University. Jones, Rodney (1998-) PhD. School of Botany, Supervisors: Rob Cross, Ann Lawrie, Zdravevski, Jimmy (2000) Postgrad. Dip. Bot. 9.8.2 (ii) OHS performance measures 28 The University of Melbourne. Adrian Moorrees (DNRE). La Trobe University. Supervisors: Pauline Ladiges, Tom May. Project: ‘Strategies to increase population sizes Supervisors: Teresa Lebel, Phil Keane. Project: ‘Systematics of Dermocybe’. of threatened Caladenia species (Orchidaceae) in Project: ‘A taxonomic and biogeographic review of natural habitats in Victoria’. the hypogeous fungal genus Chamonixia in south- eastern Australia.’ Completed November 2000.

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Financial Statements Liabilities 9.2.3 (iii) (b) (i) Overdrafts N/A Preparation 9.2.3 (iii) (b) (ii) Bank loans, bills payable, promissory notes, debentures and other loans N/A 9.2.2 (ii) (a) Statement of preparation on an accrual basis 38 9.2.3 (iii) (b) (iii) Trade and other creditors 36 9.2.2 (ii) (b) Statement of compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and associated pronouncements 38 9.2.3 (iii) (b) (iv) Finance lease liabilities N/A 9.2.2 (ii) (c) Statement of compliance with accounting policies issued by the Minister for Finance 38 9.2.3 (iii) (b) (v) Provisions, including employee entitlements 44, 48 Statement of financial operations Equity 9.2.2 (i) (a) A statement of financial operations for the year 35 9.2.3 (iii) (c) (i) Authorised capital N/A 9.2.3 (ii) (a) Operating revenue by class 40 9.2.3 (iii) (c) (ii) Issued capital N/A 9.2.3 (ii) (b) Investment income by class 40 9.2.3 (iii) (d) Reserves, and transfers to and from reserves 9.2.3 (ii) (c) Other material revenue by class including sale of non-goods assets and contributions of assets 40 (shown separately) 36, 44 9.2.3 (ii) (d) Material revenues arising from exchanges of goods or services 40 9.2.3 (ii) (e) Depreciation, amortisation or diminution in value 42-43 Statement of cash flows 9.2.3 (ii) (f) Bad and doubtful debts N/A 9.2.2 (i) (c) A statement of cash flows for the year 37 9.2.3 (ii) (g) Financing costs N/A Notes to the financial statements 9.2.3 (ii) (h) Net increment or decrement on the revaluation of each category of assets 44 9.2.2 (i) (d) Ex-gratia payments N/A 9.2.3 (ii) (i) Auditor-General’s fees 47 9.2.2 (i) (d) Amounts written off N/A Statement of financial position 9.2.3 (iv) (a) Charges against assets N/A 9.2.2 (i) (b) A statement of financial position for the year 36 9.2.3 (iv) (b) Contingent liabilities 47 9.2.3 (iv) (c) Commitments for expenditure 47 Assets 9.2.3 (iv) (d) Government grants received or receivable and source 40 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (i) Cash at bank or in hand 37, 41 9.2.3 (iv) (e) Employee superannuation funds 48 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (ii) Inventories by class 36 9.2.3 (iv) (f) Assets received without adequate consideration 40 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (iii) Receivables, including trade debtors, loans and other debtors 36, 41 9.4.2 Transactions with responsible persons and their related parties 46 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (iv) Other assets, including prepayments 36 9.7.2 Motor vehicle lease commitments 47 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (v) Investments by class 41 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (vi) Property, plant and equipment 42-43 9.2.3 (iii) (a) (vii) Intangible assets N/A

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ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE

Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE

Mission IFC ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MELBOURNE Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Charter, Values 1 Birdwood Avenue Birdwood Avenue Major Achievements 2 (Private Bag 2000) (Private Bag 2000) South Yarra Victoria South Yarra Victoria Major Challenge 4 Mission Australia 3141 Australia 3141 Chairman’s Foreword 6 Telephone +61 3 9252 2300 Telephone +61 3 9252 2303 Facsimile +61 3 9252 2442 Facsimile +61 3 9252 2413 Director’s Report 7 To advance the knowledge and Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Corporate Governance 8 enjoyment of plants, and to Internet site www.rbg.vic.gov.au Internet site www.rbg.vic.gov.au The Organisation 10 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS Donations to the Royal Botanic Gardens CRANBOURNE Melbourne of more than $2 are Generous Financial Support 14 foster their conservation, in 1000 Ballarto Road tax-deductible. The Royal Botanic Gardens is an authorised recipient insti- Corporate Plan Priorities 16 Cranbourne Victoria tution in the Federal Government’s Australia 3977 order to give people a better Cultural Gifts Program. Annual Outputs Telephone +61 3 5990 2200 Plant Sciences 18 Facsimile +61 3 5990 2250 FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, MELBOURNE INC understanding of the essential Email [email protected] ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS CRANBOURNE Management of Administered Assets 20 Internet site www.rbg.vic.gov.au Gate Lodge Birdwood Avenue Visitor Programs 22 part that plants play in all life AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH CENTRE FOR URBAN ECOLOGY South Yarra Victoria Australia 3141 Businesses 24 Telephone +61 3 9650 6398 c/o School of Botany Facsimile +61 3 9650 7723 Volunteers, Support Groups and on earth. The University of Melbourne Honorary Associates 25 Parkville Victoria FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC Australia 3052 GARDENS, CRANBOURNE INC. Our Employees 28 Telephone +61 3 8344 0416 Mr Max Officer Outlook 30 Facsimile +61 3 9347 5460 c/o Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne Cover image: 1000 Ballarto Road Financial Overview 32 VOLUNTARY GUIDES COORDINATOR The image on the front cover of this Annual Cranbourne Victoria Australia 3977 Report is of a leaf from a shrub called Grevillea Auditor-General’s Report 33 Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Telephone +61 3 5990 2200 infecunda McGill. This rare species is restricted Telephone +61 3 9252 2300 Facsimile +61 3 5990 2250 in its distribution to the Angelsea-Airey’s Inlet Financial Statements 34 area in southwest Victoria. Sarah Kimpton, PhD VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR student of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Appendices 50 National Herbarium of Victoria and the University of Melbourne, is currently Compliance Index 65 Telephone +61 3 9252 2300 researching ways in which this species can be conserved for the future. Contact Details and Maps IBC

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