Assessing the cost of biological invasions
A global database set up by scientists to assemble data on the economic cost of biological invasions in support of effective government management strategies has grown […]
Green is good for city workers
A new study of 68 city centres in Great Britain – comparing ‘greenness’ of tree cover, vegetation and the presence of parks – has linked lower […]
Koala survival a balancing act
Koalas – designated as an endangered species in NSW, ACT and Queensland – are faring better in some parts of South Australia and Victoria, with Flinders […]
Repairing nature with DNA – and drones
The monumental global task to restore degraded ecosystems will need to include sophisticated technologies such as environmental DNA monitoring to understand and support the recovery of […]
Soil DNA maps ecosystem recovery
With post-mining rehabilitation vital for the environment, researchers from Flinders University have used patterns in soil microbial communities to track progress and predict timeframes for recovery. […]
Platypuses fight back after bushfires
A team of researchers have surveyed the introduced population of platypuses on Kangaroo Island, revealing that the species may be on the road to recovery following […]
Recreational hunting’s conservation paradox
Recreational hunting — especially hunting of charismatic species for their trophies —raises ethical and moral concerns. Yet recreational hunting is frequently suggested as a way to […]
Grim prognosis – we’re on track for a ghastly future
An international group of 17 leading scientists have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilisation, warning that the outlook is more dire […]
Optimistic SA environmental report card issued
South Australia’s greatest environmental challenges are managing people, their choices and behaviours rather than scientific measures to ensure greater biodiversity conservation. This is the assessment of […]