Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP190100844]
Researchers:
Adam Miller
(Chief Investigator)
,
Adrienne Nicotra
(Chief Investigator)
,
Grover, Samantha
(Chief Investigator)
,
John Morgan
(Chief Investigator)
,
Susanna Venn
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Building resilient alpine environments with less snow. In this project, we aim to build resilience into alpine National Parks and Alpine Resorts to counter the effects of ongoing declines in snow. Alpine environments depend on snow to regulate water flows, insulate vegetation, control soil erosion and promote proper ecosystem functioning. How these processes will operate in a snow-free future is unknown. We will determine how and where snow characteristics drive soil water availability for plants and which plant species have the best adaptation and regeneration potential under extreme conditions such as heat, frost and drought. Benefits of the project include innovative land management and rehabilitation solutions, to safeguard Australia's alpine areas under changing environmental conditions.
Funding Amount $380,260
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP190100844
- ARC : LP190100844