Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0666574

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0666574

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

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.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 14-08-2006

End Date: 13-08-2009

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $320,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Environmental Science and Management | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Wildlife And Habitat Management | Conservation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Land and water management | Living resources (flora and fauna) | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management |

Other Keywords

Conservation | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Environmental Science and Management | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management | Land and water management | Living resources (flora and fauna) | Wildlife And Habitat Management

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