Theme 5.0

Theme 5.0

Enhancing threatened species policy

This theme will focus on:

  • Improving offsetting approaches for threatened species by evaluating the potential of strategic offsetting and novel threat abatement offsetting methods to achieve better outcomes
  • Better approaches for assessing and listing threatened species in data-poor situations.
Projects
Better offsets for threatened species

Better offsets for threatened species

5.1
This project will examine alternative strategies for achieving offset benefits for threatened species. By moving beyond traditional ‘land-based’ offsets strategies can be more cost-effective. Alternative approaches may include perpetual funds to support ongoing management of pest species, and educational signage aiming to reduce damage to beach-nesting species.
Strategic planning for the far eastern curlew

Strategic planning for the far eastern curlew

5.1.1
The far eastern curlew has experienced one of the most acute declines of any Australian shorebird species. This project will provide the knowledge needed to develop strategic guidelines for far eastern curlew conservation in the context of potential development and associated offsetting.
Improving conservation assessments and policy options for poorly known species

Improving conservation assessments and policy options for poorly known species

5.2
This project will develop new approaches for conservation status assessments for poorly known species, investigate the risks and benefits of using the precautionary principle and the application of a ‘Data Deficient’ category. The results will improve conservation outcomes for poorly known species and increase the comprehensiveness of assessment processes.
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Theme Leader
Martine Maron
Prof Martine Maron
The University of Queensland
Project Leaders
David Pannell
David Pannell
The University of Western Australia
Heini Kujala
Heini Kujala
The University of Melbourne
John Woinarski
John Woinarski
Charles Darwin University
Martine Maron
Martine Maron
The University of Queensland
Richard Fuller
Richard Fuller
The University of Queensland
Stephen Garnett
Stephen Garnett
Charles Darwin University
Project Team
Alex Kutt
Alex Kutt
Bush Heritage Australia
Amanda Lilleyman
Amanda Lilleyman
Charles Darwin University
Ascelin Gordon
Ascelin Gordon
RMIT University
Beth Crase
Beth Crase
Charles Darwin University
Chris Sanderson
Chris Sanderson
The University of Queensland
Dan Rogers
Dan Rogers
Department for Environment and Water, South Australian Government
Darwin Port
Darwin Port
Research partner
Erica Marshall
Erica Marshall
The University of Melbourne
Fleur Maseyk
Fleur Maseyk
The University of Queensland
Hamish Campbell
Hamish Campbell
Charles Darwin University
James Watson
James Watson
The University of Queensland
Jeremy Simmonds
Jeremy Simmonds
The University of Queensland
Jessica Walsh
Jessica Walsh
Monash University
Jonathan Rhodes
Jonathan Rhodes
Applied Ecologist - The University of Queensland
Kat Selwood
Kat Selwood
Zoos Victoria
Larrakia Rangers
Larrakia Rangers
Larrakia Nation
Megan Evans
Megan Evans
The University of Queensland
Nathan Garvey
Nathan Garvey
Biosis Pty Ltd
Nick Leseberg
Nick Leseberg
The University of Queensland
Peter Kyne
Peter Kyne
Charles Darwin University
Pia Lentini
Pia Lentini
The University of Melbourne
Ram Pandit
Ram Pandit
The University of Western Australia
Richard Fuller
Richard Fuller
The University of Queensland
Richard J Hobbs
Richard J Hobbs
The University of Western Australia
Sarah Legge
Sarah Legge
The University of Queensland and The Australian National University
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