Resilience of the Landscape of the Namoi Valley & TRLA AGM

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Tamworth Golf Club, Mahony Ave, West Tamworth

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting where we will gather to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to the future. This year's AGM promises to be a special event, featuring a presentation by our  guest speaker, Professor Martin Thoms.

Event Details:
Date: 4 November 
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Tamworth Golf Club
Address: Mahony Ave, West Tamworth

Agenda:

5:30 PM - Registration
6:00 PM - AGM Commencement
6:30 PM - Guest Speaker: Professor Martin Thoms
7:00 PM -  Dinner and Drinks
9:00 PM - Event Concludes

Guest Speaker: Professor Martin Thoms Topic: "Resilience in Our Regional Landscapes: Navigating a Changing World"

Resilience has become an everyday concept and a frequently used term.  It is part of science, art, health, sport, and agricultural production.  But what does resilience mean to the way we manage our regional landscapes?  In many fields it is often referred to as the ability to bounce-back.  In an era of rapid change from the threats of climate variability, increasing large scale developments and unpredictable policy change will the landscapes of the Namoi bounce back?  In this talk we will explore how our landscapes may respond to future shocks.

To make the evening even more delightful, we are pleased to offer a complimentary dinner and a drink for all attendees. 

To secure your place at the AGM, please RSVP by 1 November.

Join us for an evening of education, camaraderie, and reflection as we gather to chart a path toward a more resilient and sustainable future for our regional landscapes.

 



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