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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
Huon pine had a mast year in 1989 resulting in massive seedfall. It was found that Huon pine had extremely limited lateral seed dispersal by wind, although the chances of dispersal by water appear extremely good, due to its flotation capabilities. Green rosellas (Platycercus caledonicus Gmelin) were observed feeding on the seed and may play some role both as predators and dispersers of seed. A low percentage of successful germination was achieved and germination rate was slow. Seedlings appear to establish mostly on soil substrates but also occur
on logs and trunks. Colonisation, even downstream, can take a considerable period of time and may partly explain the restricted distribution of Huon pine. The implications of these results for conservation and management are discussed.
Royal Society of Tasmania, RST, Van Diemens Land, natural history, science, ecology, taxonomy, botany, zoology, geology, geography, papers & proceedings, Australia, UTAS Library
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The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
