A5053827153- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Mining and Resource Management
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Marine and fisheries research
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Pasture and Agricultural Systems
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
James Cook University
2015-2024
CSIRO Land and Water
2015-2020
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
2013-2014
Turner, R. A., J. Addison, A. Arias, B. Bergseth, N. Marshall, T. H. Morrison, and C. Tobin. 2016. Trust, confidence, equity affect the legitimacy of natural resource governance. Ecology Society 21(3):18.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08542-210318
Ribot's access constraints mediate the generation of development benefits from community based natural resource management and co-management systems programs. Context-specific also interact with diverse understandings what constitutes to create that are non-linear through time, multi or uni-level, prone hysteresis, socially mediated, vary space experienced quite differently by different social actors. In hybridized State-community governance arrangements, this complexity results in ongoing...
Combining insights from literature on the Theory of Change, Impact Evaluation, and Wellbeing, we develop a novel approach to assessing impacts. Intended beneficiaries identify rate factors that are important their wellbeing, satisfaction with those now, before an intervention. Qualitative responses questions about perceived changes causes change linked quantitative data draw inferences existence and/or importance impact(s). We use 67 Ewamian people, in case study relating Indigenous land...
Conservation and environmental management have been reported as offering opportunities to substantially improve the wellbeing of Indigenous people. Using holistic impact evaluation (W-IE) approach—well suited for use in communities—we interviewed 190 Australians across four communities. All communities were involved land sea programs (ILSMPs). Our study explored conceptualisation ‘wellbeing’ by participants. In particular, we interested aspects perceived be affected ILSMPs. Out 26 factors...
The critical role that Indigenous people play in natural resource management is globally recognized, with such endeavors frequently supported by Government and non-government funded programs. We explore the perceived impact of knowledge-exchange opportunities arising from these programs, using data a survey northern Australian communities involved land sea programs (ILSMPs). find ILSMPs are as for exchange both western Indigenous-generated knowledge, more reporting to learn share traditional...
This paper focuses on Indigenous business development, an under-researched co-benefit associated with investment in land and sea management programs (ILSMPs) northern Australia. More than 65% of ILSMPs undertake commercial activities that generate revenue create jobs. In addition to generating environmental benefits, thus also economic benefits (co-benefits) support aspirations help deliver multiple government objectives. We outline key features Australian economies, identifying factors...
Abstract To ensure the protection of both people and nature, conservation practitioners have a responsibility to integrate human rights considerations into their policies practices. Here, we (i) develop rights‐based scoring framework for international organization (NGO) policy commitments (ii) use this conduct gap analysis nine NGOs, which collectively contribute approximately $1.86 billion USD annually global budget. While progress has been made, critical gaps remain in certain recognizing...
Our study builds on recent research the role of drought refuges in facilitating persistence arid-dwelling rodents during extended dry periods by characterizing spatial ecology and shelter use plains mouse, Pseudomys australis, a threatened Australian desert rodent that uses refuges. We radiotracked 18 P. australis western Simpson Desert, Australia, November 2014 May 2015, when individuals were expected to be confined cracking clay refuge habitat. also measured dimensions (length, width,...
Abstract Policies for conservation outside protected areas, such as those designed to address the decline in Australian mammals, will not result net improvements unless they barriers proenvironmental behavior. We used a mixed‐methods approach explore potential value‐action gaps (disconnects between values and subsequent action) small mammal behaviors among pastoralists dryland Australia. Using semistructured surveys open‐ended interviews (n = 43), we explored toward mammals; uptake of range...
Abstract The Asian elephant Elephas maximus is of cultural significance for the Thai people. development legal protection elephants in Thailand dates back to 17th century, reflecting concerns about both human livelihoods and conservation. status privately owned, captive differs from that wild individuals, with consequences lawful use ivory animals. Prior 2015, lack comprehensive measures control market enabled laundering illegally sourced country. government introduced reforms imposing...
Abstract Interactions between law enforcement agents in conservation (e.g., rangers) and illegal resource users hunters) can be violent sometimes fatal, which negatively affects efforts people's well‐being. Models from social psychology, such as integrated threat theory (ITT) (intergroup interactions shape intergroup emotions, prejudices perceived threats leading to hostile attitudes or behaviors groups), are useful addressing interactions. Conservation approaches relying mainly on have...
Abstract The elephant ivory trade remains controversial because of concerns about the extinction risk elephants and different needs CITES member states. Thailand's situation is particularly contentious legal status among types ivory. Thai law allows local sale from domesticated Asian elephants, which creates challenges for enforcement officers in identification provenance. We investigated capacity non‐destructive Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy (600–1700 nm), combined with Partial Least...
China is about to embark on a new round of grassland policies as part its 14th Five-Year-Plan. Although current have generally been perceived positively in arresting widespread degradation, concerns arisen that the may not be effective achieving desired reduction livestock numbers. Furthermore, there are incentive-based payments these policy programs reflect herder opportunity costs or marginal environmental benefits program, with associated issues satisfaction and compliance. Changes...