Monthly Archives: April 2015

U5235837 Box – Gum Grassy Woodland is recognised as nationally critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. This class of ecological community supports a diverse mix of Yellow Box and Blakely’s Red Gum trees, native … Continue reading →

In a corner of one of earth’s “biologically wealthiest” nations lies one of thirty-four global biodiversity hotspots; the very southern end of Western Australia. What’s a biodiversity hotspot? To qualify as a ‘hotspot’, a region must have 30% or less of … Continue reading →

U5350842 Scottsdale Reserve It was a pleasant sunny day when I ventured out to Scottsdale reserve with David Freudenberger and one other student like myself. Just an hour and fifteen minutes South of Canberra, this 1328ha Bush Heritage reserve protects … Continue reading →

U5179371   The Subject Eastern Bent-Wing bats (Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensi) are a sub species of micro-bat that can live up to 30 years. They feed on flying insects, and are found along the east coast of Australia 1. They are … Continue reading →

Elle Kromar Inundated by rain and fuelled by the thrill of exploring a prospective career path, I entered the ACT Parks, Conservation and Lands (PCL) depot at Stromlo. Through the welcoming haze of freshly brewed tea, I could see the … Continue reading →

U5376367 Introduction:  As part of my work experience I wanted to understand the practical applications of the course. There was no better option than to become a fieldwork volunteer for PhD research conducted by Stephanie Pulsford of the Fenner School … Continue reading →