The inaugural Zoos Victoria Conservation Forum happened on Wednesday 13th May and was heard by a capacity crowd of over 300.

Discussion was based around recovery of wildlife and habitat in the aftermath of the Victorian Bushfires. Experts will discussed the way forward in regard to re-vegetation, the impact on threatened species and re-introduction of wildlife into the bushfire affected area.

Keynote Speaker - read the Governor's speech online
Professor David de Kretser, AC - Governor of Victoria

Panel Speakers - follow links below to see their speeches
Ms Kimberley Dripps - Executive Director, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services, Department of Sustainability and Environment
Mr Rob Gell - President, Greening Australia & Patron, Wildlife Victoria
Dr Graeme Gillespie - Director, Wildlife Conservation & Science, Zoos Victoria

Supported by the Yulgilbar Foundation, The Myer Foundation and the Sid & Fiona Myer Family Foundation

		Downloadable Forum Poster Forum_Poster_Final PDF.pdf  ( 247.5 KB )
		Governor Speech Governor speech.pdf  ( 108.5 KB )
		Graeme Gillespie Speech Graeme Gillespie Speech.pdf  ( 80 KB )
		Kimberley Dripps Speech Kimberley Dripps speech.pdf  ( 88.1 KB )
		Rob Gell Speech ZVF - Rob Gell Speaking notes.pdf  ( 51.1 KB )