Lori Gould,‘Re-greening the Capital Region: Engaging the Community in Bushfire Recovery and Sustainable Farming’

Lori, scientist with Greening Australia, will talk about community and land-holder engagement in Boorowa River recovery and Canberra's recovery from bush-fire.

Lori Gould manages river restoration and other environmental programs with Greening Australia, delivering on-ground incentive programs to improve water quality and biodiversity. Over the past fifteen years, Lori has managed several large scale multi-million dollar projects, engaging over 500 farmers, and managing partnerships with dozens of organizations who provide financial support and other resources. Lori has demonstrated that production and conservation are compatible by pursuing win-win solutions to environmental issues, supported through co-investment from government, business and community.