Fossil Floras: Victoria: indications of ancient environments & climate

Presented by: Dr Anne-Maree Tosilini

Journey back millions of years through Victoria's remarkable fossil record to discover the ancient worlds that once flourished across our landscape. In this fascinating presentation, Dr Anne-Maree Tosilini reveals how fossilised plants unlock the secrets of Victoria's climatic past, painting a picture of environments that existed long before human settlement.

About the presenter:

Dr Anne-Marie Tosolini is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Melbourne and serves as Chairperson of the Geological Society of Australia (Victoria Division). Her research specializes in plant palaeontology, focusing on Cretaceous and Triassic Period fossils from the Mesozoic Era (252-66 million years ago).