Little Eagle behavioural ecology in the ACT and beyond
The Little Eagle is listed as a vulnerable species in the ACT and NSW. The overall aim of this study by the Little Eagle Research Group is to determine the […]
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Scarlet Robin: Abundance and Habitat use in the woodlands of Ginninderry and wider ACT.
The Scarlet Robin is listed as a vulnerable species in the ACT and NSW. This study aims to identify where and when these birds live in the Ginninderry area,what habitats […]
Monitoring avifauna in threatened Yellow Box – Red Gum Woodlands
A local bird group ‘The Canberra Ornithologists Group’, now known as ‘Canberra Birds’, has been conducting surveys in ACT woodlands since 1998. A total of 16 sites have been surveyed […]
What makes a good tree? We use AI to ask birds
This study addresses the critical need to understand and measure the significance of large old trees. Such understanding has been lacking because tree canopies are complex and traditional assessments typically […]
Exploring the conservation of mature trees in urban areas
Cara’s research explores the different aspects of conserving mature trees in urban environments, with a particular focus on the ACT and southeast Queensland. The objectives of her thesis are to […]
What have we learnt from trees at Ginninderry?
In any typical new suburb on the edge of Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra, about 30% of existing native trees are retained. At Ginninderry over 80% are retained. In this research, […]
Mature Trees: living their best life at Ginninderry
Evaluating the importance of mature trees for birds in urban landscapes, this research project found that among other vegetation and landscape factors, mature trees were found to be important predictors […]