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)
Key activities and projects
Research information sheets
Our researchers and their areas of expertise
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