Date	Event	Location	Contact/Bookings	CPSS OPD *
2010
2 September 2010 5:30 - 6:30 pm	MSLE Dean's Lecture Series - How Australia agriculture can reduce greenhouse gas emissions - the role of improved fertiliser and water use efficiency In his inaugural Professorial Lecture, Deli Chen will outline the main reasons for the poor efficiency of fertiliser nitrogen use and discuss options for improving its efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.	Melbourne School of Land and Environment - Harold White Theatre	Download map Register online
2 September 2010 1:45 - 4:30 pm	The influence of agricultural soils on atmospheric composition Joint CASANZ & ASSSI Seminar 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.	EPA Conference Room, 4th floor, 200 Victoria St, Carlton	Web site Download flyer Professor Robert Edis 0447 447 468
24 September 2010	Harald Jensen Lecture The Harald Jensen Lecture is an annual lecture and dinner function held by the NSW Branch as a forum to discuss and reflect upon contemporary and historical soil science issues. Presenters are considered to have made significant contributions to the discipline of soil science. The lecture has been held since 2005 and recent topics have focused on contemporary issues facing the discipline.	tba
19-20 October 2010	Professional short course on the identification, assessment and management of acid sulfate soils presented by Southern Cross GeoScience This two day training program focuses on how to prepare or assess an Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan, which are often required for obtaining development approval to disturb acid sulfate soils. The course is specifically designed for professionals such as consultants, engineers, contractors, scientists, environmental officers and planners, who develop, implement or assess managements plans as part of the development approval process.	Torquay	Register online Chrisy Clay 02 6620 3095 Rose Waters 03 9637 9776
29 November - 1 December 2010	Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council Inc 2010 - The Environment The Future Conference Sessions: • What’s new in the Lab - emerging equipment & methods • Interpretation - making sense of numbers • Environmental policy - interaction with ASPAC • Gismos and gadgets	CSIRO Discovery Centre, Canberra, ACT	Download flyer Bookings Abstract Guidelines
23-30 July, 2011	XVIII International Botanical Congress On behalf of the Australian Botanical Community we invite you to participate in this exciting and important congress which aims to bring together plant scientists, researchers and leading  environmental specialists from around the world.  Participants will be able to engage in the latest developments and best practices in botanical sciences and research presented by renowned international and national keynote speakers including: Professor Else Marie Friis, The Swedish Museum of Natural History Professor Chris Somerville, University of California Professor Tetsuya Higashiyama, Nagoya University Professor Jonathan Wendel, Iowa State University Professor Mike Crisp, Australian National University Professor Przemyslaw Prusinkiewicz, University of Calgary Australia has a vibrant scientific community active across all botanical disciplines and its researchers play a prominent and highly collaborative role in international biological sciences. The Australian flora, with its many endemics and strong gondwanan element, provides a unique opportunity full of inspiring experiences for the botanical visitor. Our ancient landscape includes vast deserts, tropical and temperate rainforests, floristically rich heathlands and unique eucalypt forests. Marine environments include a rich flora and the most extensive coral ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef.	Melbourne Convention Centre	Web site For exhibits or sponsorships: Maeve Chomphunut

*Attendance at this event can be claimed on the 2011 CPSS OPD diary