Biological surveys provide the scientific basis for many of our conservation decisions. They are used to collect data on the patterns, ecological relationships and conservation status of Western Australian plant and animal species. They are conducted across a wide range of regions, and determine patterns on local, regional and state-wide scales.
What we do
- Count, sample, document, model and map the plant and animal communities of Western Australia
- Research the interrelationships and patterns of these communities within regions and across regions
- Research and evaluate trends in the way plants and animals (including weeds and feral animals) are distributed in relation to climatic, geological, and historical characteristics
- Research factors that impact on biodiversity of the state Identify 'biodiversity rich' areas in the state that need to be protected
- Monitor the effects of long term ecological change on Western Australia's biodiversity (e.g. salinity)
- Download Program Overview Brochure (PDF 479 KB)
Key activities and projects
Research information sheets
Our researchers and their areas of expertise
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