GMO Letter to Governments

The following letter has been sent by AILDM to the Premiers, Ministers of Primary Industry and Ministers of Environment and Climate Change of the NSW and Victorian State Governments.

They ask for an extension of the moratorium on the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms in the two states.

We will also be writing to

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Free Designer Talk – Dean Herald

Dean Herald ‘Rolling Stone Landscapes’ Free Talk Thursday 6th March 2008, 6:15pm for 7:00 pm

Where: Sydney Home Ideas Centre 61 O Riordan Street (cnr Doody Street) Alexandria NSW 2015

“Modern Landscape Concepts – the art of external design for practical use” Refreshments and Wines available from 6:15pm

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http://www.buildingbookshop.com/store/Dean-Talk-Invitation.htm

AILDM NATIONAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION 2008

The Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM Ltd) announces its fourth National Student Design Competition for students enrolled in a landscape design course in Australia which leads to an award of Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Design Certificate IV or Degree. Students studying for other awards may apply for special permission to enter with

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

On the 3rd March the NSW and Victorian State Governments will lift their moratorium on the growing of Genetically Modified Canola.

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GREEN ROOFS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

Green Roofs Australia www.greenroofs.wordpress.com is hosting a series of lectures across Australia by Prof. Manfred Kohler.

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Alnwick Garden Talk by the Duchess of Northumberland

Leading UK gardener the Duchess of Northumberland to visit Sydney to present the world-renowned ‘Alnwick Garden’.

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COLLECTORS’ PLANT FAIR 2008

Saturday 26 April, 9am to 4pm & Sunday 27 April, 9am to 3pm Woodgreen, 27 Powells Road, Bilpin NSW in the Blue Mountains

Garden open and refreshments available from 8.30am

The 4th Collectors’ Plant Fair showcases 40 growers of distinctive, unusual and collectable plants – plants that are not readily obtainable

A must for

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