LOCALS with a keen interest in our natural environment will have the opportunity to hear from University of Melbourne horticultural expert, Dr Greg Moore, at a special presentation held at the Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) on July 26.

The presentation will be held from 1-3pm and will provide Southern Grampians residents with the opportunity to hear insights into all things horticultural, revegetation, ecology, and arboriculture, particularly within our public spaces.

With an impressive background in horticulture, Dr Moore has been a member of the National Trust of Victoria’s Register of Significant Trees since 1988 and committee chair since 1996, and has been on the Board of Greening Australia (Victoria) since 1989.

Awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2017 for services to the environment, particularly in arboriculture, Dr Moore has a specific interest in all aspects of arboriculture and has contributed to the development of Australian Standards in pruning and amenity tree evaluation.

He also has a general interest in horticultural plant science, revegetation, and ecology, and was the inaugural president of the Australian Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Southern Grampians Shire Council acting mayor, David Robertson, said Council was very pleased to partner with the Friends of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens to provide the community with a unique opportunity to speak with Dr Moore.

“We are really thrilled to host Dr Moore right here in the Southern Grampians given his expertise, passion and knowledge,” he said.

“Residents will be able to attend the presentation in person and will have the opportunity to ask Dr Moore their horticultural questions.”

The event will be hosted at HIRL, which Mr Robertson said was “really fitting” due to the venue’s natural connection to the Southern Grampians region.

“Dr Moore will also share his insights with Council staff working across our parks and gardens teams, providing them with the opportunity to discuss trees in our own public spaces and streetscapes,” he said. 

“We can’t wait to have him here in person to learn from one of the best.

“We encourage community members young and old interested in our natural environment to register and come along for what will be a unique and highly informative experience.”

Places are limited so residents are encouraged to register and secure their place at eventbrite.com.au/e/dr-gregmoore-hamilton-tickets-379431859907

Light refreshments and afternoon tea will be provided after the presentation.