Minimum sizes and habitat areas for viable populations [ 2002-01-01 - 2005-01-19 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Barry Brook (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Minimum sizes and habitat areas for viable populations. This project will address two critical issues in conservation biology: How large do wildlife populations need to be to ensure long-term persistence? How large an area needs to be preserved? At present, no such estimates exist for most species. I will develop realistic population viability analysis (PVA) models (encompassing all threats to persistence) on many bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, invertebrate and plant species, and estimate the minimum population sizes and habitat areas required for long-term survival. My prior research has validated the predictive accuracy of PVA. This research will deliver practical guidelines for managing threatened species.

Funding Amount $101,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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