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The '''Palm & Cycad Society of Australia Inc.''' ('''PACSOA''') is a group of affiliated, semi-autonomous, regional Palm and/or Cycad Societies headed by a Board presently based in Brisbane, Queensland. The Society has a '''[https://www.pacsoa.org.au/books/index.html Bookstore]''' which offers substantial discounts on retail prices of palm and cycad books and publications, most of which are unobtainable elsewhere in Australia. At the regional level (the individual societies are known as branch groups), regular meetings, field trips and outings are organized and all branch groups produce a newsletter relevant to their particular area. | The '''Palm & Cycad Society of Australia Inc.''' ('''PACSOA''') is a group of affiliated, semi-autonomous, regional Palm and/or Cycad Societies headed by a Board presently based in Brisbane, Queensland. The Society has a '''[https://www.pacsoa.org.au/books/index.html Bookstore]''' which offers substantial discounts on retail prices of palm and cycad books and publications, most of which are unobtainable elsewhere in Australia. At the regional level (the individual societies are known as branch groups), regular meetings, field trips and outings are organized and all branch groups produce a newsletter relevant to their particular area. | ||
The | The objectives of '''PASCOA''' | ||
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cultivation of palms and cycads, education | cultivation of palms and cycads, education | ||
and dissemination of knowledge, scientific | and dissemination of knowledge, scientific | ||
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=PACSOA (National Palm & Cycad) Show= | =PACSOA (National Palm & Cycad) Show= | ||
The next annual '''[[Pacsoa_Annual_Show|<<PACSOA show (link)>>]]''' will be held on the weekend of '''March | The next annual '''[[Pacsoa_Annual_Show|<<PACSOA show (link)>>]]''' will be held on the weekend of '''March 1'''-'''2''', '''2025''', at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Brisbane. | ||
<br/>'''Saturday 9am''' to '''4pm, Sunday 9am''' to '''3pm. Admission $4 / $2 Concession.''' | <br/>'''Saturday 9am''' to '''4pm, Sunday 9am''' to '''3pm. Admission $4 / $2 Concession.''' | ||
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as well as cultivation advice, a rare plant display, and books and magazines for sale. | as well as cultivation advice, a rare plant display, and books and magazines for sale. | ||
All members are welcome to sell plants at the show (palms and cycads only), | All members are welcome to sell plants at the show (palms and cycads only), the only requirement is that you be a paid up member ($15/year). | ||
Set up is '''Friday | Set up is '''Friday Feb. 28, 9am to 5pm sharp'''. | ||
Contact Martin Lack '''martinjlack@gmail.com''' for more information. | Contact Martin Lack '''martinjlack@gmail.com''' for more information. | ||
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We also have two Facebook pages, '''[https://www.facebook.com/pacsoa Palm and Cycad Society of Australia]''' and '''[https://www.facebook.com/pacsoa#!/BrisbanePalmAndCycadSociety Brisbane Palm And Cycad Society]''', where you can keep up to date with the latest information, and other members. | We also have two Facebook pages, '''[https://www.facebook.com/pacsoa Palm and Cycad Society of Australia]''' and '''[https://www.facebook.com/pacsoa#!/BrisbanePalmAndCycadSociety Brisbane Palm And Cycad Society]''', where you can keep up to date with the latest information, and other members. | ||
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< | <=='''PALMS & CYCADS''' Magazine Goes Digital== | ||
From 2016 our flagship magazine '''PALMS & CYCADS''' is transitioning from paper to electronic delivery. 2015 subscribers will have received an email by now advising them of the reasons for this decision. The subscription fee for 2016 has been reduced to $25 for all electronic subscribers, domestic or international. Click [http://www.pacsoa.org.au/store/membership/index.html '''<<here>>'''] to subscribe or renew. | From 2016 our flagship magazine '''PALMS & CYCADS''' is transitioning from paper to electronic delivery. 2015 subscribers will have received an email by now advising them of the reasons for this decision. The subscription fee for 2016 has been reduced to $25 for all electronic subscribers, domestic or international. Click [http://www.pacsoa.org.au/store/membership/index.html '''<<here>>'''] to subscribe or renew. | ||
'''PALMS & CYCADS''' will continue to be produced 4 times per year, packed with 32 pages of info on our favourite plants. Subscribers will receive an email when every new issue is ready to download. | '''PALMS & CYCADS''' will continue to be produced 4 times per year, packed with 32 pages of info on our favourite plants. Subscribers will receive an email when every new issue is ready to download. | ||
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There is the new edition of '''''The Cycads''''' available (the definitive cycad book), by ''Loren M. Whitelock'', and ''Duke Benadom''. It is now in two volumes with significantly more pictures, integrated with the text rather than all bundled together in one section as in the first edition. There are only a limited number of copies available. Click '''[[The_Cycads|<<here>>]]''' for more details. | There is the new edition of '''''The Cycads''''' available (the definitive cycad book), by ''Loren M. Whitelock'', and ''Duke Benadom''. It is now in two volumes with significantly more pictures, integrated with the text rather than all bundled together in one section as in the first edition. There are only a limited number of copies available. Click '''[[The_Cycads|<<here>>]]''' for more details. | ||
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If you have any comments or suggestions about this website, please contact the website maintainer, '''[mailto:mikeg@pacsoa.org.au Mike Gray]'''. | If you have any comments or suggestions about this website, please contact the website maintainer, '''[mailto:mikeg@pacsoa.org.au Mike Gray]'''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:06, 12 August 2025
Welcome to the Palm and Cycad Society of Australia
Welcome to the PACSOA website and wiki, one of the internet's most comprehensive resources about palms and cycads. This web site includes extensive information on palm and cycad species, their horticulture, details about society membership, society activities, and links to other sites.
The Palm & Cycad Society of Australia Inc. (PACSOA) is a group of affiliated, semi-autonomous, regional Palm and/or Cycad Societies headed by a Board presently based in Brisbane, Queensland. The Society has a Bookstore which offers substantial discounts on retail prices of palm and cycad books and publications, most of which are unobtainable elsewhere in Australia. At the regional level (the individual societies are known as branch groups), regular meetings, field trips and outings are organized and all branch groups produce a newsletter relevant to their particular area.
The objectives of PASCOA are the promotion of the propagation and cultivation of palms and cycads, education and dissemination of knowledge, scientific study, and conservation of endangered species in the wild. PASCOA is affiliated with the International Palm Society (I.P.S.)
How to use this website
- If your are a beginner to growing palms and cycads, try our beginners page (at left) for a set of introductory articles, or if you are a bit more experienced and looking for some inspiration, try South-east Qld Palms for some interesting, but less commonly grown species.
- If you know what species you are interested in, go to the relevant page in either Palms or Cycads. Because this is a Wiki, you can also add or update almost any article on these pages. Simply register (top right)), click the "edit" button of the article and share your knowledge!
- If you are looking for information on adding or updating pages, have a look at the help page. This will also tell you how to upload images to the wiki.
- If you would like to contribute any information or pictures, but don't feel comfortable doing that yourself, you can send them to me at mikeg@pacsoa.org.au.
- If you would like to join PACSOA, or find out information about the benefits, go to our online Membership page
- If you would like to purchase any books, go to our Bookstore.
- Recent changes/additions can be found on the latest updates page.
- Our Links page has numerous links to other relevant sites and plant societies.
We also have two Facebook pages, Palm and Cycad Society of Australia and Brisbane Palm And Cycad Society, where you can keep up to date with the latest information, and other members.
If you have any comments or suggestions about this website, please contact the website maintainer, Mike Gray.