Ag. Dept. PD 1

Professional Development Day 9 Aug 2007

Venue: Dept of Agriculture and Food

Barron Hay Court

South Perth

Topics

Soil Salinity:

History in WA
Salt Salinity Policy:
Recovery is possible
Arrest spread
Adapt to salinity
Long term route to stabilise the situation
Schools involved in revegetation efforts

European House Borer

History in Australia
Biology and potential impacts
Pest and Disease Information Service
Coop Research Ctr Plant Biosecurity
Discussion: Importance of community awareness vs. spread (schools)

Mediterranean Fruit Fly

History in Australia
Biological control via sterile male release (Science L&L level 4+)
45 minute Tour of breeding facility

Sheep Genetics

Two management issues discussed:
Worm Infestation in sheep
Fly Strike
Discussion: Application to high school genetics lessons

Attendees:

Patrick Bourke Principal Gooseberry Hill Primary School
Paul Huisman Science Teacher Roleystone District High School
Colin Ward Head of Science North Lake Senior Campus
Peter Griffiths Principal Bibra Lake Primary School
Kim Tulloch Teacher Edney Primary School
Norrie Taylor Estate Manager and Science Teacher Carmel College
John Magro Head of Science Mazenod College
Neta Sheppard FOTE board member/Educator
Mary Margetts Principal North Lake Senior Campus