The University of Queensland

Conservation planning in a dynamic and uncertain world (2004–2007)

Abstract:

Nature conservation planning is an emerging discipline at the interface of biological and mathematical sciences focused on designing conservation areas. We will improve existing tools for conservation planning, which almost always assume a static world, by developing theories and procedures for undertaking conservation planning in a dynamic and uncertain world. A risk assessment and decision-making framework will be developed so that a variety of landscape dynamics can be taken into account when planning reserves. This research will help to ensure that reserve networks designed in the future achieve their ultimate goal of the long-term persistence of biodiversity.

Grant type:

ARC Linkage Projects

Researchers:

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  Professor Hugh Possingham

  V-C Senior Research Fellow
  

  School of the Environment

  Faculty of Science

Funded by:

Australian Research Council