Kasey and Ilya presented a paper on the conference’s opening day titled ‘Cultural Water in south-east Australia: The challenges of translation and implementation’.  The paper delved into the concept of ‘cultural water’, which connects cultural values with environmental settings and prioritises specific locations for targeted management on the basis of shared cultural and environmental values. This approach to natural resource management has seen success in New Zealand but has faced challenges when borrowed by other cultures – the paper sought to discuss the challenges and successes experienced when implementing such projects in Victoria and south east Australia.

Read the conference abstract here.

While in New Zealand, Kasey and Ilya took time to visit Kasey’s alma mater, the University of Otago, where they spoke to the next generation of archaeologists students about working as a consultant archaeologist in Australia.

If you would like to speak with one of our experienced cultural heritage experts, please contact us at our Melbourne head office on 03 8686 4800 or proposals@biosis.com.au.