Hi Russell

 

I would prefer training or information in managing the implementation of offsets developing 10 year plans ensuring costing’s are covered to implement them. Mechanisms to manage money over that period and ensuring corporate memory systems are implemented to keep it all on track. Can we discuss this and see if anything can be developed. We are working hard to try to ensure this system works and Council does not get burdened financially trying to manage these new arrangements specifically on Council owned or managed land.

 

Be happy to discuss the issues.

 

 

 

Do you still want to attend a 3-day habitat hectare- calculating gain from offset areas training course?

Though there are no courses scheduled for the present, I have been asked to compile a list of those who missed out on the recent couple of 3-day training courses in habitat hectares and gain calculation run by Sheri Burmeister from DSE Nicholson Street.  There were only 12 places per course and about 18 places in total available to external trainees. DSE had to ration them ruthlessly.  

DSE in Nicholson Street has asked me to gauge the demand for more such courses.  I have attached the outline of the course content.  It is clearly aimed at those already familiar with native vegetation, who can recognise indigenous vegetation from non-indigenous and exotic veg, and the difference between species (such as the different grasses-  though you done have to be able to name species for this method).  It also mainly focusses on those who need to be able to undertake habitat hectare assessments and gain assessment as part of there regular work. That having been said, our Biodiversity staff found the course useful for understanding consultant reports and making decisions based on them, despite the fact that most staff rarely have to undertake habitat hectares assessments themselves. It is a solid 3-day commitment with a project assignment.  

For those who do not need to be trained in the method but need a more general understanding of net gain in planning permits, the region is about to announce a series of 1/2 day (PM) courses about how DSE staff in this region assess applications referred to it, based on a made-up case.  These will run over July and August and the details and invites to those will be sent out next week.

In the meantime, I would appreciate it if you would you let me know if you or you colleagues would want to undertake the 3-day HHa - gain calculation proficiency course run by head office.  Name, organisation, contact phone and e-mail or address is enough.


cheers

Russell Costello
Native Vegetation Officer
   Part-time - Work Days: Monday -Thursday
Department of Sustainability & Environment
Port Phillip Region
Locked Bag 3000
BOX HILL   VIC   3128

Phone:  03 9296 4660
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