A5002831318- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
ACT Government
2018-2024
Australian Government
2018-2024
Australian National University
2012-2018
ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions
2014
Large mammalian grazers can alter the biotic and abiotic features of their environment through impacts on vegetation. Grazing at moderate intensity has been recommended for biodiversity conservation. Few studies, however, have empirically tested benefits grazing in systems dominated by native grazers. Here we investigated relationship between (1) density eastern grey kangaroos, Macropus giganteus, grass structure, (2) structure reptiles (i.e. abundance, richness, diversity occurrence) across...
Abstract Across the globe, many species of reptile are threatened with extinction, changes in grazing pressure as a significant factor their decline. Few studies have investigated role native herbivores, yet studying natural grazers may provide insight into regimes, not apparent domestic livestock. In this study, we investigate habitat requirements Australian grassland reptile, striped legless lizard, Delma impar , grasslands grazed by herbivore, eastern grey kangaroo Macropus giganteus ....
Populations of macropods are higher than estimated pre‐European densities in many parts Australia. To achieve appropriate the Australian Capital Territory's nature reserves, multi‐tenure kangaroo management units used to tailor kangaroos and total grazing pressure conservation objectives. An adaptive framework is recommended that monitors state ground‐layer vegetation alters cull accordingly. This case study may provide insights for other temperate areas
Abstract Temperate grassland ecosystems support highly diverse assemblages of plants and animals but have been predominantly cleared for urban infrastructure modified agriculture. grasslands that remain in south‐eastern Australia are often degraded. For example, surface rocks extensively removed, potentially affecting long‐term persistence reptiles depend on this resource. Rock habitat restoration is a strategy can promote the survival restore degraded temperate grasslands. In study, we...
Urban planning which enhances native biodiversity in and around cities is needed to address the impacts of urbanisation conserve urban biodiversity. The “Biodiversity Sensitive Design” (BSUD) framework incorporates ecological knowledge into achieve positive outcomes through improved design infrastructure development. BSUD includes principles direct strategic placement connected wildlife habitat. However, effective implementation requires defining quantifying landscape-scale habitat...
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Invertebrates account for over 90% of all described species and provide crucial ecosystem services. Land clearing, including the removal abiotic habitat features, threatens invertebrate biodiversity, making environmental restoration conservation. However, little is known about effects compared to biotic features. To determine if rock addition increased we introduced 120 t rocks 10 sites across five grassland reserves in Australian Capital Territory a before‐after‐control‐impact design. We...
Widespread declines in breeding bird populations have been documented across North America since the 1970s, and concerns about loss of avian biodiversity are growing. Species with narrow habitat preferences particular conservation concern. Connecticut Warblers (<em>Oporornis agilis</em>) breed forests central Canada around western Great Lakes; throughout much its range, this species is associated lowland black spruce (<em>Picea mariana</em>) tamarack (<em>Larix laricina</em>) forests....