Our rural neighbourhoods are changing. The ‘tree change' phenomenon is bring an influx of new residents, but at the same time some rural communities are declining. What challenges and opportunities do these changes bring for our local communities, businesses, governance and environment?

Hosted by the Institute for Land, Water and Society's [3] 'demographic change in rural areas' integration group, come along and hear about the latest research on this topic and gain perspectives from local landholders and business leaders. The forum includes a feedback session to discuss future research needs.

Wednesday, 26 November, 2008
9.30 - 4.00pm
CD Blake Theatre, Charles Sturt University, Thurgoona

Speakers include:
Prof Jim Walmsley (UNE),
Dr Neil Argent (UNE),
Dr Angela Ragusa (CSU), and
Cameron McKern (YCDCo)

Local and State Government, CMA's, local industry and business, NGO's, landholders, researchers and all those interested in land use change are welcome to attend. The forum is free and catering is included. RSVP to Kris Deegan on 02 6051 9992 or kdeegan@csu.edu.au [4] by 19 November.