Victoria / Tasmania Branch

 

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TECHNICAL MEETINGS AND SEMINARS
      

 

The Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Society of Soil Science are jointly hosting a seminar/discussion on Thursday, 2 September, 2010:

THE INFLUENCE OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS
ON ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION

Emissions from agricultural landscapes account for significant quantities of several gases that impact on atmospheric function, influencing climate change and air quality including ozone abundance. Gases include nitrogenous gases such as nitrous oxide, nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, and ammonia, as well as other gases such as methane and sulfur containing gases. At this seminar/discussion event we will discuss the history, current understanding and future directions in understanding these emissions, focusing on emissions from soils but also with regard to plant and animal systems. The aim is to improve understanding amongst the members of the Societies (and other interested parties) of the scales of emission, the processes through which they occur, options for quantification, and to stimulate discussion on research and policy responses.

The following speakers will present:

Ian Galbally
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Division

The discovery and unravelling of the processes of
soil-atmosphere trace gas exchange.

Ian's research on the composition and chemistry of the atmosphere is shedding light on the processes that form the air around us, with implications for climate change and human health. He, and his co-workers, pioneered the study of nitric oxide from soils and VOCs from pastures. Ian is a leader of the development of national greenhouse gas inventories and of the international co-ordination of studies of atmospheric chemistry. Ian will provide a brief history of the understanding of landscape emissions of trace gases.

Debra Turner
Melbourne School of Land and Environment
The University of Melbourne

Measuring Trace Gas Emissions from Agriculture

Debra is a postdoctoral fellow studying gaseous emissions from agricultural landscapes. Debra will discuss measurement options, including open path spectrometry, passive and active traps, field chambers and will discuss the outcomes of some recently completed projects.

Deli Chen
Melbourne School of Land and Environment
The University of Melbourne

 Processes and Modelling Trace Gas Emissions from Soil

Deli's research on the nitrogen cycle in agricultural soils, is improving our understanding of gaseous emissions from systems with elevated fertility.  The MSLE group has pioneered open-path measurement technology, and developed system models to quantify these emissions. Deli will discuss current thinking about the processes leading to these emissions, and the system modelling required to reasonably quantify them.  

Richard Eckard
Melbourne School of Land and Environment
The University of Melbourne and The Department of Primary Industries (Vic)

Victorian Responses

Richard is Science Leader in DPI for several programs, including: Greenhouse in Agriculture, Victorian Climate Change Adaptation Program and Whole Farm Systems Analysis and Tools for the Australian and New Zealand Grazing Industries. Richard will provide insights into Victorian agricultural research and policy directions and achievements.

To download the seminar flyer, please click here.

 
DATE:       Thursday, 2 September, 2010
VENUE: EPA Conference Room
4th Floor Conference Room
200 Victoria Street, Carlton
TIME: 1.45 - 4.30 PM
RSVP:

Friday, 27 August, 2010

Assoicate Professor Robert Edis
Mob: 0447 447 468
Email: roberte@unimelb.edu.au

COST: No Charge

 

SEMINAR SERIES 2010 - EVENTS

 

Air Quality & impacts discussion/workshop  TBC Jul 2010
Geo-sequestration seminar  TBC Aug 2010
Six star energy rated building visit & tour  TBC Sept 2010
Werner Strauss Awards and AGM Ceremony  TBC Oct 2010
EPA Victoria Future directions and challenges Seminar  TBC Oct/Nov 2010
 

The Branch Committee welcomes suggestions on events from members. If you have a suggestion please contact a branch committee member (see contact info below). We also welcome non members to most of our events.  

The Vic/Tas branch meetings occur every month on the second Wednesday.
 
Time:      6:30 pm

Venue:    EPA Victoria
            
4th Floor
            
200 Victoria Street, Carlton


Letters/Submissions

 

 


Transcripts/Presentations from Seminars and Events


To download a copy of the EPA Works Approval Guidelines presentation, held on 23 March, 2010, please click here.

To download a copy of the 2009 Annual General Meeting Minutes, please click here.

To view the Powerpoint presentation for the Modelling for Regulatory Applications, presented by Professor Akula Vankatram on 11 September, 2009, please click here.

To download the Powerpoint presentation or the speakers notes for the Clean Air, Congestion and Climate Change presentation given by Professor Nicholas Low at the 2008 Annual General Meeting, please click on the appropriate link: Powerpoint PresentationSpeakers Notes

To view the Powerpoint Presentation for the Developments in Coal Technologies seminar held on 15 July, 2008, please follow the link below.  The presentation can be found at end of the page, referenced under 'Related Information'.  http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/ETIS

Protocol for Environmental Management (mining and Extractive Industries) Seminar held on 11 June, 2008.

 

Student Award 2009


The inaugural Victoria/Tasmania Air & Environment Student Award was presented at the official opening of Environment Week at Melbourne University. The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Office of the Environment Program. A number of academic staff and students as well as visiting professors and the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr. Ian McPhail attended.  Dr Paul Torre, Branch President and Jacinda Shen, Branch Secretary attended on behalf of the Branch.

The founding professor, past student, member of the academic advisory panel and current associate professor spoke about the program, their involvement and experiences with the program.

The winner Urs Meier, is a current student in the Graduate Environment program planning to complete his studies in July this year.  Urs was presented with a framed certificate, invited to submit his essay for publication in the CASANZ Air Quality and Climate Change Journal, presented with a cheque of $500 and congratulatory letter confirming 12 month individual CASANZ membership. Urs expressed his appreciation for the Award and was keen to join CASANZ.

 

 

Werner Strauss Achievement Awards 2009

 

 

 

Dr John Todd was presented with the award by Dr Jenny Strauss.

Tasmanian scientist and educator, Dr John Todd, has been honoured with the Eighth Annual Werner Strauss Achievement Award for his significant contributions to improvements in the quality of the air environment.   

Dr Todd was a foundation member of the Clean Air Society in Tasmania in 1975; he worked for Tasmanian Department of the Environment in air pollution control in the 1970s.  He taught environmental studies, specialising in environmental technology, at University of Tasmania from 1978 to 2002 and now provides consulting services in air quality and energy efficiency.  He is recognised internationally for his research on residential firewood use and the problems of wood-smoke, and has published widely in this and related fields.  He has been an active member of Standards Australia, representing Australia on international Committees dealing with emissions from woodheaters. 

Dr Todd remains committed to improving air quality through his consulting, research, and extensive involvement in government and community activities.

 

VICTORIA/TASMANIA BRANCH COMMITTEE


PRESIDENT
Dr Paul Torre
Email: Click Here

SECRETARY
Ms Jacinda Shen
Email: Click Here

TREASURER
Dr Peter Manins
peter.manins@csiro.au

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mr Peter Phaedonos Dr Mark Hibberd Mr Joe Foti
Mr Geoff White     Ms Catherine Wilson      Dr John Todd (TAS)
Mr Jack Chiodo (TAE)        Dr Alison Radford       Dr Lynette Denison

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