Mobility of log-dependent invertebrates in fragmented forest [ 2003-01-01 - 2006-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Paul Sunnucks (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Mobility of log-dependent invertebrates in fragmented forest. Clearing of Australian native forests continues apace. This leads to declines in total forest area and creates isolated remnants with depleted woody debris. Critical forest processes driven by invertebrates occur in this debris. Despite its major economic and conservation significance, there is little information on the impacts of habitat loss and alteration on organisms in decomposing logs. We will utilize recent advances in population genetics to compare impacts on a suite of log-dependent invertebrates in an islands-of-bush-in-a-sea-of-pines model. This will facilitate improvements in conservation and sustainable management outcomes in forests.

Funding Amount $230,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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