People, Plants and Parks Conference
New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA)
People, Plants and Parks Conference
18-20 May
Te Papa, Wellington
This conference is especially themed to cover topics of interest to everyone working in or with municipal parks, botanic gardens and specialist plant collections. A range of speakers will explore management and maintenance issues relating to the values and benefits of plants within public landscapes.
Bryan Gould, Horttraining's tutor for the Telford Diploma in Arboriculture, has been invited to speak at the conference. Bryan will present an illustrated talk on the tree- and non-tree criteria to be considered in species selection - incorporating some pointers that make the difference between success and failure - with the intention of raising awareness and prompting improved plant care.
Registrations for the NZRA conference are open now. Check the programme and registration details at www.nzrecreation.org.nz/Default.aspx?section=parks