Do dingoes regulate the structure of arid ecosystems? Predation by the red fox and land degradation due to overgrazing have been identified as major factors contributing to the loss of biodiversity in arid Australia. I hypothesise that dingoes by regulating populations of foxes and herbivores may have positive effects on biodiversity. If this hypothesis is supported, this project will have great significance for biodiversity conservation and is likely to irrevocably change land and wildlife man ....Do dingoes regulate the structure of arid ecosystems? Predation by the red fox and land degradation due to overgrazing have been identified as major factors contributing to the loss of biodiversity in arid Australia. I hypothesise that dingoes by regulating populations of foxes and herbivores may have positive effects on biodiversity. If this hypothesis is supported, this project will have great significance for biodiversity conservation and is likely to irrevocably change land and wildlife management practices in Australia. The recommendations arising from this research will influence policy on land management and contribute to achieving an environmentally sustainable Australia.
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Designing landscapes to deliver ecosystem services to agriculture. This project addresses the Priority Goal of Sustainable Use of Biodiversity by employing a pioneering management framework that identifies situations where agriculture can gain maximum benefit from nature's services. Services like pollination are crucial; approximately 35% of global food production comes from crops pollinated by bees or birds. These services contribute billions of dollars to production. Our model will greatly enh ....Designing landscapes to deliver ecosystem services to agriculture. This project addresses the Priority Goal of Sustainable Use of Biodiversity by employing a pioneering management framework that identifies situations where agriculture can gain maximum benefit from nature's services. Services like pollination are crucial; approximately 35% of global food production comes from crops pollinated by bees or birds. These services contribute billions of dollars to production. Our model will greatly enhance the flow of services from nature to agriculture by linking land-use options with service availability. This will improve economic returns to local communities and agricultural industries, and promote protection of native species by recognising their contribution to agriculture. Read moreRead less