The Linnean Society of NSW

FOUNDED 1874. INCORPORATED 1884. 'NATURAL HISTORY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.'
The Linnean Society of NSW

Natural History of the Belubula Valley, including the Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill

A symposium to explain, interpret and review recent scientific research on geology, palaeontology, botany, zoology, and speleology of the caves and karst.
WHEN: Monday 7th to Thursday 10th September 2015
WHERE: Bathurst RSL Auditorium, 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst.
WHY: Because the caves, fossils and geoheritage in the Belubula Valley are under threat from flooding by a proposed dam.
WHAT: Talks from experts; posters, maps and displays; excursions to the famous Fossil Hill, & thermal spring.
WHO: Anyone with an interest in understanding Geology, Geoheritage, Karst and Caves, Biology, the Rivers, Fauna and Flora will find this a pleasant and enlightening experience.

Some of the papers will be published in a future issue of the Proceedings of the Society. If you wish to submit your paper for consideration for publication, please forward it to our editor, Dr M. L Augee; see this link for instructions 

Click HERE to download the Symposium Abstracts

Click HERE to download the symposium leaflet

Click HERE to download the symposium Poster

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