Heritage and Sustainability Webinar Series
Join the NTV and a host of industry professionals as we explore the intersections of heritage and sustainability through the work of the National Trust. As part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2023 we will be presenting a webinar series discussing various topics, including; biodiversity and sustainability at our sites, tree and landscape protection, climate change, and conservation of heritage buildings. This event is sponsored by the Heritage Council of Victoria, who work to recognise, protect and celebrate Victoria’s cultural heritage.
Webinar 1 – Friday 21/04/2023 – 2:00pm
Opened by Professor Philip Goad, Chair of the Heritage Council of Victoria, join us for the official launch event of the Australian Heritage Festival in Victoria. Justin Buckley, Executive Manager South City Properties & Manager of National Trust Gardens will present on the incredible sustainable projects underway at the National Trust owned Rippon Lea Estate. Surrounded by trees over 100 years old, and lush green gardens, including a heritage orchard, lake, fernery and grotto, Rippon Lea is a rare oasis of suburban biodiversity.
Webinar 2 – Friday 28/04/2023 – 2:00pm
Hear all about tree and landscape protection from our friends across the border in a discussion between, Jelena Ljubisic, Environmental Heritage Advocate for National Trust Victoria and Joanna Wells, Trees Advocate for National Trust South Australia. This collaboration will cover the similar threats to green space and trees between our two states, and explore what solutions have been found.
Webinar 3 – Friday 05/05/2023 – 2:00pm
Watch a panel discussion on managing the impacts of climate change on heritage places with a host of speakers including; Samantha Westbrooke, NTV Conservation Architect, David Young, Heritage Consultant, and Jo Lyngcoln, Manager of the Emergency and Bushfire Recovery Program at Heritage Victoria. This discussion will be moderated by Jeffery Robinson, member of the Heritage Council Victoria, who has extensive experience in the sustainability of heritage buildings. Join us for this opportunity to watch the panel discussion from the inaugural Heritage Trades Show 2023, an event proudly sponsored by the Heritage Council Victoria.
Webinar 4 – Friday 12/05/2023 – 2:00pm
Watch a panel discussion on the common ground shared by the sustainable building and heritage conservation industries with a panel of mixed practitioners. Panelists include; Alvyn Williams, founder of Soft Loud House Architects, Rebecca Roberts, Stonemason and Architecture PhD candidate, and James Charlwood, Director of Cathedral Stone. This discussion will be moderated by Jeffery Robinson, member of the Heritage Council Victoria, who has extensive experience in the sustainability of heritage buildings. Join us for this opportunity to watch the panel discussion from the inaugural Heritage Trades Show 2023, an event proudly sponsored by the Heritage Council Victoria.
