The Mountain Festival presents cultural, conservation and community events inspired by the unique natural environment of Hobart and its surrounds.
Climate Change Theme for the Festival
Our climate change related performance events and forums are designed to inspire and inform.
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Saving the Tasmanian Devil - A Public Forum
University Centre, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay
6.00pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 12 March 2008 (Followed by refreshments)
A public forum on the problems facing the Tasmanian Devil presented by the University of Tasmania.
This FREE event is suitable for families.
Forum
Meet the bright new faces of science making real inroads in helping to save the Tasmanian devil from the devastating effects of the deadly facial tumour disease.
Their latest research is having some positive outcomes and offers a real boost to ensuring this little critter roams our mountainsides and wilds for a long while to come.
Hosted by: Professor Greg Woods
Their latest research is having some positive outcomes and offers a real boost to ensuring this little critter roams our mountainsides and wilds for a long while to come.
Hosted by: Professor Greg Woods
This forum is presented by the University of Tasmanian through the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program and Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal. Visit www.tassiedevil.com.au for more information or call Public Relations on 03 6226 2521.
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University of Tasmania
UTAS is Australia's fourth oldest university and it enjoys an enviable reputation for teaching and research which is recognised locally, nationally and internationally. UTAS' commitment to scholarship is international in scope but continues to reflect the distinctiveness of Tasmania and serve the needs of its community.
UTAS, in partnership with the Australian and the Tasmanian Governments, is leading the response to the devastating Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease through the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program and Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal.
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Saving the Tasmanian Devil - A Public Forum
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