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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
The high mountain vegetation of Mt Picton and the Eastern Arthur Range varies structurally from closed-forest to low closed-heath and is composed of at least two associations, and eight sub-associations, containing 128 higher plant species of which 76 occur on both mountains. Only one and four respectively of extremely fire sensitive species occur on Mt Picton and the Eastern Arthur Range, the former having been burnt recently and the latter probably centuries ago. Differences in fire history, soils, geomorphology and precipitation may account for the observed differences in the range and composition of the plant communities and floras of the two mountains The flora of Mt Picton is shown to generally have more species in common with mountains with relatively fertile soils, while that of the Eastern Arthur Range has a general more species in common with mountains where the soils are predominantly extremely poor.
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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.
