Aorangi Restoration Trust has put winter Public Talks back on the agenda – with fossils and forestry the initial topics for the Lions Den events.
Dr Chris Hollis, Adjunct Professor, School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, at Victoria University said people tend to think of palaeontology, the study of fossils, as quite interesting but not particularly relevant to the modern world.
In fact, fossils remain a valuable tool for understanding the world, for tapping into its resources, for maintaining and restoring natural ecosystems, and for building resilience to climate change and geological hazards.
Prof Hollis will provide some examples relevant to Wairarapa and showcase the efforts of some notable palaeontologists.
Lessons from the Past – the fossil clues to Wairarapa’s origins and future prospects
Sunday 8 June – 6:00 p.m. the Lions Hall 1 Oxford St Martinborough
The Parliamentary Commission for the Environment recently released a “hallmark” report entitled “Alt F reset – Examining the drivers of forestry in New Zealand.” Access the report at: https://pce.parliament.nz/publications/alt-f-reset-examining-the-drivers-of-forestry-in-new-zealand/
The report called for major reform of the Emissions Trading Scheme among many vexed issues.
Geoff Simmons, Chief Economist for the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment will giving a talk and take questions on the issue of Forestry and Carbon Sequestration.
Sunday 6 July – 6:00 p.m. the Lions Hall 1 Oxford St Martinborough
Aorangi Restoration Trust was founded by Clive Paton in 2011 to support the Department of Conservation and others to protect and restore Aorangi Forest Park to its fullest potential as a reservoir of native biodiversity and pristine forest. Increasingly it is becoming clear that such remnant native forests are critical to the quality of our culture, native wildlife and flora, our water, our coastlines and, increasingly, our air.
The Trust needs volunteers to clear predator traplines and help with track maintenance. If you can help phone or text Joe Howells on 027 597 2667.
The talks have an admission fee of $10 – a donation to support the work of the Trust. To register your interest in attending please email: joehowells57@gmail.com
