There is a pressing need for enhancing our understanding of the ecological impacts of land management options in the face of increasing pressure for economic development in northern Australia. Our research aims to develop a predictive understanding of the effects of land management on biodiversity and ecosystem values and services at multiple spatial scales, from patches to catchments. Our research spans the tropical savannas of northern Australia, with much of it focused on gradients of environmental stress and management intensity.
Research Projects
Carbon Dynamics
About one third of Australia's terrestrial carbon stocks resides in the tropical savannas of northern Australia.
Soil Health
Soil macroinvertebrates (eg termites, earthworms) recycle nutrients and carbon in soils, and their activities increase soil porosity critical to the infiltration of water.
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