Monthly Archives: October 2019

Jiacheng He (U5931175) The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), where contains the Australian capital city of Canberra and other surrounding townships, is developed throughout the 20th century. During the development of the ACT region, original landscapes were largely modified (Finlayson, 2012). … Continue reading →

By Caitlin Coward (u6051078). Word count: 500. My work experience involved examining the value of mature eucalypt trees for bird diversity in the Canberra region as part of long-term research under the guidance of Phillip Gibbons. Tall and proud: Importance … Continue reading →

In the first week of semester I had the opportunity to accompany several researchers on a field trip to Narrabri, in north western New South Wales. This field trip was one component of a project involving the collaboration of researchers … Continue reading →

Biodiversity and development are often seen at mutually exclusive terms, with one prevailing at the expense of the other. Can biodiversity be maintained within the bounds of urban development by prioritising conservation of important mature trees? How do we know … Continue reading →

By u6043246, Jarrod Ward What’s the Problem? Canberra’s ever expanding population, currently sitting around 420,000 and projected to expand to 703,000 by 2058, means we are constantly building new suburbs such as the Molonglo Valley development. This has the consequence … Continue reading →

As a part of my volunteer work experience I joined the Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) volunteer team to assist with some essential conservation activities, one of which involving the removal of horehound (Marrubium vulgare), an invasive weed species that … Continue reading →

By u6051787 A Brief History Mt Majura is a towering feature of Canberra, with its scenic hikes, stunning views, and abundant biodiversity. It’s hard to miss as it stands 890 metres above sea level, making it Canberra’s highest peak. However, … Continue reading →

Introduction and Background written by Jiacheng Yong (u6248417) Due to various reasons, such as immigration, comfortable living environment, the population in Canberra has experienced a rapid increase. This trend drives local government to develop brand new residential areas vigorously to … Continue reading →