Bird Walk with Professor Hugh Possingham – Book Now
The Brisbane Golf Club will be hosting a fun and educational bird walk with Professor Hugh Possingham around The Brisbane Golf Club on Sunday, 11 June 2023.
This is a unique opportunity to meet with, and learn from, one of Queensland’s most distinguished scientists and conservationists and to sight the many different bird species on our course.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Cameras are also welcome.
Afterwards join us for a complimentary morning tea in the Member’s Lounge.
- Date: Sunday, 11 June 2023
- Time: 6.30am to 9.30am
- Meeting Point: Outside of the Golf Shop
- Cost: FREE
- Bookings: Bookings are essential and are limited to 30 people only.
For further information please contact BGC Member, Rob Hollingworth via robholl@bigpond.net.au or Geoff Kuehner on 0411 412 666.
Regards
Geoff Kuehner, CEO
About Professor Hugh Possingham
Professor Possingham is one of Australia’s most distinguished scientists and conversationalists. He served as Queensland Chief Scientist between 2020 to 2022 and has held numerous academic, public sector and not-for-profit positions. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of local native bird activity, having carried out counts throughout surrounding habitat over many years
He was Professor of Mathematics and Ecology at the University of Queensland and was the founding director of the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science. He is best known for his work in the field of conservation planning and decision-making, particularly in the use of mathematical models to determine the most effective and efficient ways to conserve biodiversity.
A winner of two Eureka Prizes, his most significant contribution to conservation was the co-development of Marxan, software first used to rezone the Great Barrier Reef, and now used in almost every country in the world to inform the expansion of their marine and terrestrial protected area systems. He has also been active in conservation efforts outside of academia, serving as a consultant to organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy.
