Spatial-dynamic models to identify optimal fire mosaics, based on demography, dispersal and fire responses of plants, birds and reptiles [ 2007-07-01 - 2012-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Michael Bull (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Don Driscoll (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof. Don Driscoll (Chief Investigator) ,  Ross Bradstock (Chief Investigator) ,  Sonia Kleindorfer (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Spatial-dynamic models to identify optimal fire mosaics, based on demography, dispersal and fire responses of plants, birds and reptiles. Inappropriate fire regimes threaten native species with extinction. The threat is higher in cleared landscapes where habitat is isolated and recolonisation unlikely. Furthermore, climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of intense bushfires. To meet the priority goals Sustainable Use of Biodiversity, and Responding to Climate Change, landscape-scale fire management is essential. We will use simulation models based on detailed biological data and fire-behaviour to explore large-scale and long-term consequences of alternate fire management policies. Our project will enable fire mosaics to be implemented that maintain biodiversity and will identify effective fire management responses to climate change, and habitat fragmentation.

Funding Amount $431,052

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