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ANPC National Forum - 17-19 April 2007

 

What lies beneath? The role of soil biota in the health

and rehabilitation of native vegetation.

 

CSIRO Discovery Theatre, Black Mountain, Acton, Canberra, ACT.

 

 

Summary of evaluation analysis

46% of the 80 participants returned the evaluation form. Analysis of the responses revealed a very high level of satisfaction with all components of the workshop.

 

This analysis is summarised in Table 1 and the following graphs.

 

Table 1: Summary of evaluation analysis

 

Number of participants

80

No. forms returned

37

% of forms returned

46%

 

Evaluation form section:

Strongly Agree + Agree

Forum structure

99%

Presentation content (day 1)

91%

Panel discussions (day 2)

69%

Practical workshops (day 2)

88%

Field visits (day 3)

89%

Ongoing benefits

97%

Value for money

97%

 

 

Not all registrants attended all days or all sessions. For example, on day 2 participants chose one of the two discussion sessions available and two of the eight workshops. 54 people participated in the field day (day 3). The above figures are calculated for sessions attended.

 

Comments (the evaluation form had space for additional comments and suggestions). Examples:

 

Summary of discussions could be posted on ANPC website.

 

Excellent forum – well done. How about one on soil health and soil biology?

 

It was great to have so many enthusiastic presenters – excellent and good information for the practitioners. … one leaves with more questions than when one arrives, but knowing that there are many more people feeling the same way and working towards resolution. … Let’s get home and do it! Another great job ANPC!!

 

Sequence of talks, discussion, workshops, site visits provided good mix of forums for info, discussion and networking.

 

Such a high degree of expertise in one place. Thank you very much.

 

Well organised forum. … Keep the information coming!

 

Would like to see follow-up workshop dealing with more soil biota and associated issues, and more practical workshops.

 

In the ‘conservation of forgotten flora’ panel discussion, there was a consensus that the Fungimap scheme be extended to bryophytes and lichens. I would like to see this occur as a priority outcome.

 

Forum Evaluation

 

Responses below relate to the evaluation form questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Report on the Forum



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