2014 Australian Macadamia Society 40th Anniversary Industry Conference

1. Macadamia Conservation Trust
Prepared by: Liz Gould
October 2014

2. A future for Wild MacadamiasDoes it matter?

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Aussie icon under threat
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Over 80% of wild macadamia trees lost since 1788.

4. Our wild macadamia species
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• Four wild species, all Australian
• All THREATENED, Qld, NSW and Australia
• All in IUCN Red List for Threatened Plants (1997)

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Wild macadamias: culture, economy, environment

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Threats
• Habitat clearing
• Habitat fragmentation
• Altered fire regimes
• Small, disperse populations
• Weeds
• Climate change
• Genetic pollution
• Lack of public awareness

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What’s being done?
• 1988 Surveys of wild populations
• 2001 Germplasm collection
• 2004 Macadamia Conservation Committee
• 2007 Macadamia Conservation Trust
• 2008 Recovery Plan (under review)
• 2010-13 Wild About Macadamias
• Australian industry contributions ~$200,000

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The MCT Vision – healthy wild macadamias

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MCT Values
• Iconic status - wild Macadamias are an iconic and
ecologically important Australian plant
• Australian Macadamia industry benefits - preservation of
unique germplasm; marketing as the original ‘home’ of
Macadamia
• Public benefits - conservation of unique wild plants in
their natural habitat
• Indigenous communities – respect for cultural values and
heritage and connection with Macadamia
• Partnerships - government agencies, local government,
community groups and environmental organisations

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You can help
We’re doing what we can,
But with your support we can do more!
Help the MCT ensure a viable future for wild
macadamias - and the industry,
• make a one-off or ongoing donation,
• get hands-on with wild macadamia conservation, or
• volunteer your expertise and time.
Visit: www.wildmacadamias.org.au
Email: wild@macadamias.org.au; Phone: 0400 748 157