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Disaggregation of Bird Families Listed on Cms Appendix Ii
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 2nd Meeting of the Sessional Committee of the CMS Scientific Council (ScC-SC2) Bonn, Germany, 10 – 14 July 2017 UNEP/CMS/ScC-SC2/Inf.3 DISAGGREGATION OF BIRD FAMILIES LISTED ON CMS APPENDIX II (Prepared by the Appointed Councillors for Birds) Summary: The first meeting of the Sessional Committee of the Scientific Council identified the adoption of a new standard reference for avian taxonomy as an opportunity to disaggregate the higher-level taxa listed on Appendix II and to identify those that are considered to be migratory species and that have an unfavourable conservation status. The current paper presents an initial analysis of the higher-level disaggregation using the Handbook of the Birds of the World/BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World Volumes 1 and 2 taxonomy, and identifies the challenges in completing the analysis to identify all of the migratory species and the corresponding Range States. The document has been prepared by the COP Appointed Scientific Councilors for Birds. This is a supplementary paper to COP document UNEP/CMS/COP12/Doc.25.3 on Taxonomy and Nomenclature UNEP/CMS/ScC-Sc2/Inf.3 DISAGGREGATION OF BIRD FAMILIES LISTED ON CMS APPENDIX II 1. Through Resolution 11.19, the Conference of Parties adopted as the standard reference for bird taxonomy and nomenclature for Non-Passerine species the Handbook of the Birds of the World/BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Volume 1: Non-Passerines, by Josep del Hoyo and Nigel J. Collar (2014); 2. -
West Belconnen Strategic Assessment
WEST BELCONNEN PROJECT STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT Strategic Assessment Report FINAL March 2017 WEST BELCONNEN PROJECT STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT Strategic Assessment Report FINAL Prepared by Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited on behalf of Riverview Projects Pty Ltd Project Director: Peter Cowper Project Manager: Amanda Mulherin Report No. 8062_R01_V8 Date: March 2017 Canberra 56 Bluebell Street PO Box 6135 O’Connor ACT 2602 Ph. 02 6262 9484 www.umwelt.com.au This report was prepared using Umwelt’s ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System. Executive Summary A Strategic Assessment between the Commonwealth The proposed urban development includes the Government and Riverview Projects commenced in provision of 11,500 dwellings, with associated services June 2014 under Part 10 of the Environment Protection and infrastructure (including the provision of sewer and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The purpose of mains, an extension of Ginninderra Drive, and upgrade which was to seek approval for the proposed works to three existing arterial roads). It will extend development of a residential area and a conservation the existing Canberra town centre of Belconnen to corridor in west Belconnen (the Program). become the first cross border development between NSW and the ACT. A network of open space has also The Project Area for the Strategic Assessment been incorporated to link the WBCC to the residential straddles the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and component and encourage an active lifestyle for the New South Wales (NSW) border; encompassing land community. west of the Canberra suburbs of Holt, Higgins, and Macgregor through to the Murrumbidgee River, and The aim of the WBCC is to protect the conservation between Stockdill Drive and Ginninderra Creek. -
Canberra Bird Notes
canberra ISSN 0314-8211 bird Volume 43 Number 3 December 2018 notes Registered by Australia Post 100001304 CANBERRA ORNITHOLOGISTS GROUP, INC. PO Box 301 Civic Square ACT 2608 2018-19 Committee President Neil Hermes 0413 828 045 Vice-President Steve Read 0408 170 915 Secretary Bill Graham 0466 874 723 Treasurer Prue Watters Member Jenny Bounds Member Chris Davey Member Paul Fennell Member David McDonald Member A.O. (Nick) Nicholls Email Contacts General inquiries [email protected] President [email protected] Canberra Bird Notes [email protected]/[email protected] COG Database Inquiries [email protected] COG Membership [email protected] COG Web Discussion List [email protected] Conservation [email protected] Gang-gang Newsletter [email protected] GBS Coordinator [email protected] Publications for sale [email protected] Unusual bird reports [email protected] Website [email protected] Woodland Project [email protected] Other COG contacts Conservation Jenny Bounds Field Trips Sue Lashko 6251 4485 (h) COG Membership Sandra Henderson 6231 0303 (h) Canberra Bird Notes Editor Michael Lenz 6249 1109 (h) Assistant Editor Kevin Windle 6286 8014 (h) Editor for Annual Bird Report Paul Fennell 6254 1804 (h) Newsletter Editor Sue Lashko, Gail Neumann (SL) 6251 4485 (h) Databases Vacant Garden Bird Survey Duncan McCaskill 6259 1843 (h) Rarities Panel Barbara Allan 6254 6520 (h) Talks Program Organiser Jack Holland 6288 7840 (h) Records Officer Nicki Taws 6251 0303 (h) Website Julian Robinson 6239 6226 (h) Sales Kathy Walter 6241 7639 (h) Waterbird Survey Michael Lenz 6249 1109 (h) Distribution of COG publications Dianne Davey 6254 6324 (h) COG Library Barbara Allan 6254 6520 (h) Use the General Inquiries email to arrange access to library items or for general enquiries, or contact the Secretary on 0466 874 723. -
Canberra Bird Notes
ISSN 0314-8211 CANBERRA Volume 11 Number 1 BIRD March 1986 NOTES Registered by Australia Post - publication No NBH 0255 HONEYEATER MOVEMENT PATTERN THROUGH THE CANBERRA REGION, AUTUMN 1985 C Davey The movement of honeyeaters through the Canberra region at certain times of the year has been well known for some time. An article in Canberra Bird Notes 'Honeyeater Migration Through the ACT' (CBN, Vol 9, Oct 1984) summarised published data, presented some ideas and described some data on movements of honeyeaters collected during the 1984 autumn migration. Also it was proposed that there be a detailed examination of the movement of honeyeaters through Canberra during the 1985 autumn migration. This article reports the results of that survey. Three ways to collect data were proposed: − to provide a data sheet on which to record daily the time and direction of the movement of flocks of honeyeaters; − to have teams recording the passage of birds over specific time periods at certain strategic locations on a few 'blitz' days; and - to establish a few watching points to monitor movements as often as possible. In early March 1985, 200 data sheets were issued with the newsletter 'Gang-Gang' and a single 'blitz' was held on Sunday 28 April. It was not possible to organise selected watching points. OVERALL SURVEY The period of the survey was from Saturday 16 March to Friday 24 May. In addition to the 20 sheets returned there were many spot observations that in themselves were of little value but were very useful in supplementing information from the main body of the survey. -
Canberra Bird Notes
Canberra bird notes ISSN 0314-8211 Volume 4 Number 4 October 1978 A CONCENTRATION OF BLACK-FACED CUCKOO-SHRIKES AT BERRIMA, N.S.W. Isabel Crowe On 31 March at 10 a.m. a noisy group of Black-faced Cuckoo- shrikes on our property attracted my attention. On going to investigate I found them moving amongst the eucalypts, and counted thirty-eight, which flew off directly to the west. Prior to this date we had-had over 450 mm of rain and I wondered whether they were leaving our very much over- watered countryside. Has any other member noticed these birds congregating in large numbers? Mrs. J.F. Crowe, Jellore Street, Berrima, N.S.W. 2577. CBN 4 4 1 October 1978 BIRD REPORT, 1 JULY 1977 TO 30 JUNE 1978 G.S. Clark and M. Lenz Once again it is time for an annual bird report and here it is. As usual the first task is to thank all those people who have contributed information for the report and whose names are listed at the end of the report. In particular we would like to thank those who regularly record in one area and then make their records available to us. They are K. Anway (Aranda), M. Basten (Campbell), D. Johnson (Hughes), J. McNaughton and A.D. Ross (east end of Lake Burley Griffin), D. Purchase (Melba), S. Webb (Weetangera) and S.J. Wilson (Narrabundah). The second task is to talk a bit about the future. This annual bird report has been prepared mainly from two sources - the records in the observations book and some area records kept by the individuals mentioned above. -
Response to Disturbance and Land Management Practices
RREESSPPOONNSSEE TTOO Brigalow Belt South DDIISSTTUURRBBAANNCCEE AANNDD LLAANNDD MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT PPRRAACCTTIICCEESS NSW WESTERN REGIONAL ASSESSMENTS OCTOBER 2002 RESPONSE TO DISTURBANCE AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Martin Predavec Biosis Research Pty Ltd A project undertaken for the Resource and Conservation Assessment Council NSW Western Regional Assessments project number WRA 31 For more information and for information on access to data contact the: Resource and Conservation Division, PlanningNSW GPO Box 3927 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Phone: (02) 9228 3166 Fax: (02) 9228 4967 © Crown copyright June 2002 New South Wales Government ISBN 1 74029 187 5 This project has been funded and managed by the Resource and Conservation Division, PlanningNSW Acknowledgments Brian Weavers - PlanningNSW Eleni Taylor-Wood - Biosis Research Terri English - Biosis Research Selga Harrington - Biosis Research Stephen Mueck - Biosis Research Charles Meredith - Biosis Research Susan Rhind – NPWS Angela McCaughley – NPWS Michael Pennay – NPWS Frank Lemckert – State Forests Doug Binns – State Forests Carl Gosper – NPWS Matt White – Arthur Rylah Institute Geoff Carr – Ecology Australia Biosis Research Pty. Ltd. ABN 65 006 175 097 10 Bartley Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008. Phone (02) 9690 2777 Facsimile (02) 9690 2577 email: [email protected] Disclaimer While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of printing, the State of New South Wales, its agents and employees, do not assume any responsibility and shall have no liability, consequential or otherwise, of any kind, arising from the use of or reliance on any of the information contained in this document. CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Project Background 1 1.2 Objectives 1 1.3 Brigalow Belt South Bioregion Overview 2 2. -
Annual Report 2008-2009
Annual Report 2008-2009 COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION Affiliated with THE CANBERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES ITS PRINCIPAL MEMBERS PRINCIPAL MEMBERS Annual Report 2008-2009 Affiliated with Canberra Business Council Annual Report Canberra Business Council Limited VISION: AN ORGANISATION THAT IS RESPECTED FOR THE QUALITY AND IMPACT OF ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAPITAL REGION. MISSION: PROVIDE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPITAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Criag Sloan: Chair Prof John Howard Tim Overall KPMG UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA QUEANBEYAN CITY COUNCIL Brand Hoff: Vice Chair Glenn Keys Kristine Reithmiller NICTA ASPEN MEDICAL KMR CONSULTING Michael Capezio David Marshall AUSTRALIAN HOTELS TALKFORCE CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION & TRAINERS Hugh Chalmers Michelle Melbourne John Butt: Company Secretary MEYER VANDENBERG INTELLEDOX NSW BUSINESS CHAMBER John Hindmarsh Stephen O’Brien Chris Faulks: CEO HINDMARSH NSW BUSINESS CHAMBER CANBERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL Canberra Business Council Annual Report COMMITTEE MEMBERS AS AT 30 JUNE 09 Colin Alexander OAM: Canberra Investment Corporation Limited John Smeeth: National Australia Bank Dale Budd: Dale Budd & Associates Pty Ltd Mary-Anne Waldren: ASF Limited Phillip Butler: Australian Institute of Company Directors Alison Walker-Kaye: National Capital Authority Andy Castle: ActivIdentity Sue Whelan: CRDB Hugh Chalmers: Meyer Vandenberg Todd Wills: PricewaterhouseCoopers Ian Davis: National Publishers James Willson: CRE8IVE -
XIX WORLD CARILLON CONGRESS Congress: Barcelona, 1 - 5 July Post-Congress: Tarragona, Lleida’S Lands and Montserrat, 6 - 8 July
XIX WORLD CARILLON CONGRESS Congress: Barcelona, 1 - 5 July Post-Congress: Tarragona, Lleida’s Lands and Montserrat, 6 - 8 July As president of Catalonia, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the XIX World Carillon Congress 2017 held in Barcelona at the Palau de la Generalitat, the seat of the Catalan government that I preside. I am convinced that the historical background of the Palau de la Generalitat and its magnificent carillon will give an excellent platform to this congress for enjoying the incomparable sound of the carillon and to delve into the music and the culture that surrounds the carillon in general. We are a small country of only seven and a half million people, but with great strengths in fields such as culture, research and innovation, knowledge, talent, entrepreneurship and economic development. We believe to have a potential equal to that of the advanced countries of Europe, which makes us attractive in the eyes of the world. We are also a country open and welcoming. And we want to share with you our values, our virtues, our desires, our way of life and our understanding to the world. I wish you a very good congress and hope you enjoy our country. We will do our best to make you feel at home! Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó President of the Generalitat de Catalunya The Confraria de Campaners i Carillonistes de Catalunya welcomes you to this congress, that we have prepared with great enthusiasm, in the hope that you will all enjoy the variety of the congress program. From July 1 to July 5, Barcelona will host the congress and from July 6 to July 8 the post-congress will take us for a discovery of the city of Tarragona, the region of Lleida and the monastery of Montserrat. -
Assessing the Sustainability of Native Fauna in NSW State of the Catchments 2010
State of the catchments 2010 Native fauna Technical report series Monitoring, evaluation and reporting program Assessing the sustainability of native fauna in NSW State of the catchments 2010 Paul Mahon Scott King Clare O’Brien Candida Barclay Philip Gleeson Allen McIlwee Sandra Penman Martin Schulz Office of Environment and Heritage Monitoring, evaluation and reporting program Technical report series Native vegetation Native fauna Threatened species Invasive species Riverine ecosystems Groundwater Marine waters Wetlands Estuaries and coastal lakes Soil condition Land management within capability Economic sustainability and social well-being Capacity to manage natural resources © 2011 State of NSW and Office of Environment and Heritage The State of NSW and Office of Environment and Heritage are pleased to allow this material to be reproduced in whole or in part for educational and non-commercial use, provided the meaning is unchanged and its source, publisher and authorship are acknowledged. Specific permission is required for the reproduction of photographs. The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has compiled this technical report in good faith, exercising all due care and attention. No representation is made about the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the information in this publication for any particular purpose. OEH shall not be liable for any damage which may occur to any person or organisation taking action or not on the basis of this publication. Readers should seek appropriate advice when applying the information to -
Grand Australia Part I: New South Wales & the Northern Territory
GRAND AUSTRALIA PART I: NEW SOUTH WALES & THE NORTHERN TERRITORY SEPTEMBER 20–OCTOBER 6, 2019 Spangled Drongo © Max Breckenridge LEADERS: MAX BRECKENRIDGE & BARRY ZIMMER LIST COMPILED BY: MAX BRECKENRIDGE VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS, INC. 2525 WALLINGWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 1003 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 WWW.VENTBIRD.COM VENT’s Grand Australia tour has been a staple offering for almost two decades now, led by the insatiable Dion Hobcroft. Dion’s skills as a tour leader and his extensive knowledge of Australia, his home country, meant that the tour has grown immensely in popularity over the years. As such, in 2019, for the first time, VENT offered two subsequent trips for both Part I, Part II, and the extension to Tasmania. I was the primary leader for the first run of Grand Australia, with Dion to follow a week later (and David James in Tasmania). My co-leaders were the two Zimmer brothers, Kevin and Barry, who are two of VENT’s long-serving and most popular tour leaders. Barry joined me for Part I and Kevin was with me for three weeks during Part II and Tasmania. I learned a great deal from both and enjoyed their company immensely, making the whole five weeks of touring very enjoyable. Thanks are definitely in order to both Barry and Kevin, but also to Dion and David for their work in creating these tours. Of course, I must also thank Victor and Barry Lyon for their foresight and for putting their trust in me, as well as the office staff, in particular Erik and Rene, for making it all happen. -
Our Vision Our Values
6/2017 - August Our Vision Our values At UC SSC Lake Ginninderra we have a commitment a responsibility for one’s own learning; to excellence in education that provides students skills that foster lifelong development; with the skills and enthusiasm for a life of learning. respect for oneself and others; taking responsibility for oneself and others; a commitment to success; and learning and working with others. The Reef Trip, (and the snow begins…) See inside Lake News Musical Camp — See inside... ANU GET SET Engineering / ANU Girls in ICT See inside... Lake News http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au May 2016 Page 1 Contents and Contacts Contents Contacts (Hold down control and click on the page to go to that story) Principal Page 2 Contents and Contacts Martin Watson 6142 0222 Page 3 From the Principal Deputy Principal - staff Page 4 The Future of Education Gerard Barrett 6142 0222 Page 5 Important Dates Deputy Principal - students Graeme Budd 6142 0222 Page 6, 7 30th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Business Manager Page 8 AST update Colleen Wright 6142 0222 Page 9 Communicating Online English/Humanities/Languages Page 10 Appsence and Parent Teacher Evening Jenny Hanson 6142 0248 Page 11 Cancer Council Fund Raiser Arts/EALD/International Kirsten Vizjak 6142 0240 Page 12, 13 Mathematics Page 14 English Disability Education/Special Programs Joella Keech 6142 0246 Page 15 Library - Book Week with Harry Potter Mathematics/Physical Education Page 16 EAL/D Glenn Currie 6142 0222 Page 17 Science Science/Social Sciences/Pre-Service teachers Page 18 The -
Preliminary Draft Design Considerations for Post Natural Disaster (Fire) On-Ground Assessment of Status of Species, Ecological Communities, Habitats and Threats
Kangaroo Island glossy black-cockatoo at a breeding site that escaped the Jan 2020 fires. Photo Nicolas Rakotopare Preliminary Draft Design considerations for post natural disaster (fire) on-ground assessment of status of species, ecological communities, habitats and threats Dr Darren Southwell, The University of Melbourne April 2020 Preliminary Draft – Design considerations for post natural disaster (fire) on-ground assessment of status of species, ecological communities, habitats and threats Darren Southwell, University of Melbourne Purpose: This initial version is intended to provide guidance for the delivery of projects funded by the Wildlife and Habitat Recovery Program that include assessments, however its value is likely to extend to other stakeholders undertaking on-ground assessments. The document is a preliminary draft. It will be updated with more specific guidelines for rapid reconnaissance surveys after further consultation with species experts. Consideration will be given to guidance for plants following release of the list of priority plants requiring intervention following the bushfires. This next, more mature, iteration of the document will be available to guide project delivery. 1 Contents Executive summary ................................................................................................................................. 3 Background ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Aim of document ...................................................................................................................................