liz gould - macadamia conservation trust

Macadamia Conservation Trust

Prepared by: Liz Gould

October 2014

A future for Wild MacadamiasDoes it matter?

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Aussie icon under threat

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Over 80% of wild macadamia trees lost since 1788.

Our wild macadamia species

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• Four wild species, all Australian

• All THREATENED, Qld, NSW and Australia

• All in IUCN Red List for Threatened Plants (1997)

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Wild macadamias: culture, economy, environment

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Threats

• Habitat clearing

• Habitat fragmentation

• Altered fire regimes

• Small, disperse populations

• Weeds

• Climate change

• Genetic pollution

• Lack of public awareness

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What’s being done?

• 1988 Surveys of wild populations

• 2001 Germplasm collection

• 2004 Macadamia Conservation Committee

• 2007 Macadamia Conservation Trust

• 2008 Recovery Plan (under review)

• 2010-13 Wild About Macadamias

• Australian industry contributions ~$200,000

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The MCT Vision – healthy wild macadamias

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MCT Values

• Iconic status - wild Macadamias are an iconic and ecologically important Australian plant

• Australian Macadamia industry benefits - preservation of unique germplasm; marketing as the original ‘home’ of Macadamia

• Public benefits - conservation of unique wild plants in their natural habitat

• Indigenous communities – respect for cultural values and heritage and connection with Macadamia

• Partnerships - government agencies, local government, community groups and environmental organisations

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You can help

We’re doing what we can,But with your support we can do more!

Help the MCT ensure a viable future for wild macadamias - and the industry,

• make a one-off or ongoing donation,

• get hands-on with wild macadamia conservation, or

• volunteer your expertise and time.

Visit: www.wildmacadamias.org.au

Email: wild@macadamias.org.au; Phone: 0400 748 157