"Growing Australian Natives on Mounts" by Steve Stebbings.
Learn how to grow orchids from seed.
Annual Planning Meeting.
Annual Planning Meeting.
"Mt Kinabalu, Borneo" by Mike Duncan.
What is it?
A soil-borne fungus that attacks many of our native plants, eventually killing them.
What does it do to our native orchids?
It is not known whether it actually attacks orchids, but it does kill associated plants, resulting in a change to the orchid habitat.
What can be done to control it?
At this point in time there is no known treatment.
What can I do to prevent its spread?
Avoid walking or driving through areas known to have the fungus.
Keep your boots and vehicle clean to help prevent spreading the fungus
Corybas unguiculatus
Pterostylis nana
Pterostylis tunstallii
TERRESTRIAL STUDY GROUPThe Terrestrial Study Group meet once a month, usually on the third weekend following the monthly meeting. Trips to search for orchids in the wild are organised within the state of Victoria and occasionally interstate. These expeditions may be for one day, a weekend or sometimes longer. All members are welcome to join these trips. Members get the opportunity to walk in the bush, see and photograph orchids in their natural environment, while enjoying the social companionship of fellow orchid lovers. For complete details about meeting places and times please refer to the monthly Bulletin prior to the event. The Bulletin is posted or e-mailed to members each month prior to the monthly meeting. Any members wishing to attend Terrestrial Study Group activities must register with the organiser to assist with the management of the event. This also enables members to be contacted in the case of last minute changes to the activity. |
ActivitiesSun 5 Feb 2012 - Joint Conservation & Terrestrial Study GroupsAnnual activity planning day for 2012. Colin and Mischa Rowan will be our hosts for the combined Conservation and Terrestrial Study Groups planning meetings. At this meeting both the Conservation and the Terrestrial Study Group Leaders positions will be declared vacant and elections held. The current leaders will not be re-nominating for the positions. Come along and have your say about what the club does this year:- where to go, what to search for and what to weed, protect or monitor. Be there to push your project or trip. If you cannot attend but would like to suggest places to visit, volunteer as a guide, or make known your orchid project, then contact Dick Thomson or Colin Rowan. Fri 6 - Sun 8 Apr 2012 - Terrestrial Study GroupEaster trip to the Wulgulmerang area. All orchid related activities and outings are dependent on the orchid flowering time, local events, seasonal conditions and in some cases the availability of a guide.
Event details will be confirmed closer to the date so check this page and the current Bulletin for updates. All details regarding the event organiser, requirements, meeting places and times will be printed in the Bulletin in the month prior to the activity. |
Cultivation Notes
If you are interested in growing Australian native terrestrial orchids and would like to know the basics, click on this link to download a copy of the ANOS Vic. Terrestrial Cultivation Notes. (File size: 112Kb). |
ContactTerrestrial Study Group Leader - Colin Rowan. If you have any questions about the Terrestrial Study Group or wish to find out more about the group's activities, contact Colin. Alternatively, become a member of ANOS Vic. to receive your copy of the Bulletin which publishes details about these and other upcoming events. Send E-Mail to Colin Rowan. |