VI International Rangeland Congress

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The Congress

• What the Congress will be like
• The Scientific Program
• The Refresher Workshops
• Congress Tours
• Networking and Social Program
• Associates Program

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Logo
The logo was designed by an indigenous
Australian. ..... Earth ..... Vegetation .....
Water The crux of rangelands ....then add
people!
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Organising Committee Mission

• Great scientific value
• Synthesises understanding of rangelands
• A 'landmark' in our understanding
• Enjoyable, motivating and leaves people
  challenged
• Good communication and networking
• Uniquely Australian, creative and fun

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Conference Centre
The Conference Centre adjoins the Sheraton (car
park on left). It holds 7000 people for a basket
ball game!
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Sheraton Hotel Casino
The Sheraton Hotel and Casino looks out to
Magnetic Island, and this side shows the marina
and a nice open air restaurant. Conference Centre
is to right of picture.
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CONGRESS STRUCTURE

• Pre Congress Tours (July 10 - 16)
• Refresher Workshops (July 17 - 18) Outback, Reef
  Tours, Races
• Sunday Registration - Civic Reception
• Monday Plenary AM,
• Sessions start PM
• Wednesday Mid Congress Day tours
• Friday PM Building the Future

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMPlenary Sessions

• People Rangelands
• People the Past - Their Impact
• People and the Current Struggle
• People and the Need to Build the Future
• Panel Discussion
• Building the Future
• Session Summaries and Discussion
• Building the Future for Rangeland People
• Panel Discussion and Conclusions

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMSessions

• Three Concurrent - 3 1/2 hr blocks
• Traditional Scientific Issues
• People Development Issues
• Economic Issues
• A Variety of Presentation Modes
• Evening Poster Session

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMPapers and Posters

• First call for titles and abstracts Feb, 1998
• Abstracts mounted on web site on receipt
• Papers due Dec 1, 1998, Volunteered Papers - 2 x
  A4 pages, 1400 words 2 Tables, or Figures
• Posters mounted for at least 2 days of conference

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REFRESHER WORKSHOPS

• Six 2 day refresher workshops _at_ US 160
• Lectures plus Hands On
• Topics include
• Practical Rangeland Ecology and Defoliation
  Physiology
• Range Assessment, Rehabilitation and Monitoring
• GIS and Remote Sensing for Planning and
  Management
• Drought Mitigation Strategies and Management
• Community Landcare and Extension
• Cultural Heritage and Biodiversity Management.

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PRE CONGRESS TOURS

• Reef, Rangelands and Rainforest
• 4 packed days from Cairns via Green Island US
  500
• Merinos, Mulga, Mitchell Grass Mining
• 6 day tour from Brisbane via Outback Qld
  600
• The Rangelands Experience
• Overnight Charters Towers Pastoral Stations
  135
• The Ultimate Red Centre Tour
• Adelaide to Alice and Ayres Rock (Uluru)
  1800
• Perth and Sydney by Arrangement

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MID CONGRESS TOURS

• Life in the Australian Outback)
• One of the Worlds Seven Wonders
• Science in the Rangelands
• Rocks in the Rangelands
• For Those Who Love Islands
• Where Rangeland Meets the Rainforest

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ASSOCIATES PROGRAM

• Billabong Wildlife Sanctuary
• Magnetic Island
• Great Barrier Reef Wonderland
• Townsville Highlights and Shopping Tour

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Social Program / Networking

• Weekend - Reef and Outback tours, Races
• Civic Reception
• Evening Beach Barbecue
• Wine and Cheese Night
• Australiana Night
• International Congress Dinner
• Weekend Reef and Outback tours, Races

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Networking

• Meeting some one new
• Broadening your comfort zone
• Having some fun

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Renewing Old Acquaintances
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A Unique Aussie Experience
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PRICING (INDICATIVE US)

• Early Bird Full Delegate 500
• Full Delegate 600
• Associates 325
• Student 325
• Day Delegates 120

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ACCOMMODATION GROUPSper night per room (US)

• Luxury (eg Sheraton) 65 -100
• Moderate Hotel 54 - 65
• Up market Self Contained 40 - 60
• Motel 30 - 50
• Budget and Back Packer 13 - 25
• University (single, BB) 20

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Travel and Vacation Packages
We can organise and book all your travel
arrangements to and in Australia. We have
negotiated special deals with Qantas.
Congress Official Carrier
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Register Now
TOWNSVILLE SHINES IN 99
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We Look Forward to Seeing You
IN TOWNSVILLE AND AUSTRALIA FOR A STIMULATING AND
ENJOYABLE CONGRESS!
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  speakers
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• Travel Details
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