Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nesp/caul/biodiversity]Researchers: Kirsten Parris (Principal investigator) , R J Hobbs
Researchers
Brief description
Cities are often built in areas with a high biological diversity, but their construction and expansion leads to a loss of native species and ecological communities. While many native species and ecological communities (both common and rare) still persist in Australian cities, conserving these into the future is a significant challenge.
This project will focus on practical techniques that will allow humans to share the urban habitat with other species more effectively. These include ways to protect and enhance habitat and conserve urban biodiversity, engage urban residents with nature in the city, and measure the benefits that people derive from everyday encounters with urban biodiversity.
Specific subprojects include developing a protocol for reintroducing species to urban environments, an integrated program of urban citizen science across Australian cities, and strategies for conserving threatened species in urban areas. Currently, our groups of interest include plants, frogs, flying foxes and insect pollinators
Notes In addition to the NESP funding, this project is matched by an equivalent amount of in-kind support and co-investment from project partners and collaborators.
