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SUMMARY:WA Turf Seminar & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the WA Turf Industry Seminar Day\, a premier event bringing together professionals from across the turf and landscape industry. This seminar is an invaluable opportunity for networking\, learning\, and discussing the latest advancements in turf management. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nLocal government authorities (Parks & Recreation teams)\nPrivate school facility managers\nDepartment of Education and Training representatives\nTurf farm operators\nBotanic gardens and park managers\nSports turf managers\n\nWhat to Expect? \n\nExpert presentations on the latest in turf management and biosecurity\nNetworking opportunities with industry leaders and suppliers\nInsights into sustainability and best practices\n\nFeatured Presenters: \n8:30am – 9:15am Assoc. Professor Sally Thompson\, UWA Centre for Water and Spatial Science\nAssoc. Professor Sally Thompson will present recent research on new material relating to the impacts of last summer’s hot weather on Banksia woodland around Perth\, urban tree canopy health\, and new findings on temperature differences under tree canopies versus open spaces. Her team has designed a temperature study to compare trees in parks\, suburban street trees\, and trees in built-up areas\, covering three tree species and a range of canopy conditions. The research aims to link factors such as how a green understory affects temperature and how the loss of tree canopy health may impact urban cooling. \n9:20am -10:00am Damian Hough\, Head Curator\, Adelaide Oval\nIf he isn’t called away to the US\, Damian Hough will share insights from his career and life in turf management\, providing a unique perspective from his extensive experience as Head Curator at Adelaide Oval and other Facilities \n10:05am- 10:25am Shonagh Bradstock\, Program Manager\, South Metropolitan TAFE – Short and Refresher Courses for Turf workers\, Turf Managers and Turf Producers. Topics can include Irrigation Issues\, Soil Testing\, Plant Health\, Plant Nutrition\, Turf Renovations. \n10:30am-11:00am MORNING TEA \n11:00am – 11:40am Nadeem Zreikat\, Colin Campbell Chemicals – POA Treatments\, including using drones\, chemicals now with higher scheduling and bringing back older chemicals. \n11:45am – 12.15pm -TORO Australia – Innovation and Robotics in Turf Management and On Farm \n12.15pm – 12.30pm – Bec Sellick\, Chairperson Turf Australia – “The Importance of Biosecurity Legislation” and why we must adhere to the rules and regulations regarding this. \n12.30pm – 3.00pm – LUNCH & TRADE SHOW \nStay informed\, stay connected\, and help shape the future of turf management! Register your place now by booking through eva.ricci@turfwa.com.au \nExhibitors Packages
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