
Fenced and unfenced populations of kangaroos have been monitored for the last decade in grassy woodlands in Western Sydney. Regular monitoring has also been undertaken in many enclosures and detailed assessments of plant community composition have been made.
There have been few studies of kangaroo impacts on vegetation and community composition in temperate grasslands. There have also been no effects of how kangaroo densities might impact soil function.
The project: “Impact of Kangaroos on Temperate Grasslands” will be based on field assessment of plants and soil function, laboratory assessment and statistical analyses of plant community composition over the last decade. Since 2005, data has been continuously collected.
The aims of this project are to:
This is a multi-disciplinary project that will expose you to a diverse range of skills. During this project, you’ll have the chance to:
To learn more about this project, contact Dr David Eldridge or Dr Samantha Travers
E: d.eldridge@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 9385 2194
E: s.travers@unsw.edu.au