Abstract: Biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change requires managing current areas of high value, and areas of future value such as those needed for species to track suitable habitat. For maximum benefit, carbon storage and sequestration should be included without jeopardising biodiversity priorities. Priority areas for both biodiversity and carbon can then be … Continue reading SEMINAR: April Reside – Conservation planning for climate change adaptation
SEMINAR: Assessing cumulative impacts of coastal development using spatial scenarios and Bayesian networks: a case study on the Great Barrier Reef
The Conservation Planning for a Changing Coastal Zone project team, Owen, Ben and Amélie, are making good progress towards finalising the prototype scenario-Bayesian networks method as a decision support tool for GBR managers. Owen, from Bayesian Intelligence, was contracted to complete the BN and apply them spatially. He will be presenting the overall project with … Continue reading SEMINAR: Assessing cumulative impacts of coastal development using spatial scenarios and Bayesian networks: a case study on the Great Barrier Reef
MEDIA: Great Barrier Reef dredging could damage fish populations
Given current discussion surrounding dredging on the Great Barrier Reef, Amelia's research on the effects of sediment on larval fish has been getting lots of media attention. You can read the media release here, or the original research paper in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
Pressey Lab Retreat
This week, the conservation planning group are holding our 2014 lab retreat, at the Arcadian Surf Lifesaving Club, in Townsville. Annual lab retreats provide us with an opportunity to catch up with what everyone is working on, to reflect on individual challenges and opportunities for the year ahead, and brainstorm how we might support each … Continue reading Pressey Lab Retreat
SEMINAR: Rebecca Weeks – Towards Explicit Objectives for Connectivity in Conservation Planning
Abstract: The need to consider connectivity in the design of marine reserve networks has long been recognised. Connectivity processes, with larval dispersal key amongst these, are critical to whether species persist in a region, how they respond to natural and anthropogenic disturbances, and how they should be managed. However, in the context of conservation planning, … Continue reading SEMINAR: Rebecca Weeks – Towards Explicit Objectives for Connectivity in Conservation Planning
SEMINAR: Ian Craigie – Terrestrial protected areas and the successful conservation of global wildlife populations
Where: Building 19 (Kevin Stark Research Building) Room #106 (upstairs), James Cook University, Townsville; video-linked to the University of Queensland (GCI Boardroom, Level 7, Gehrmann Building 60) When: Thursday 14th of August 2014; 12:00 to 13:00 hrs Abstract: Ensuring protected areas (PAs) maintain the biodiversity within their boundaries is fundamental to achieving global conservation goals. … Continue reading SEMINAR: Ian Craigie – Terrestrial protected areas and the successful conservation of global wildlife populations
The Conservation Planning Group at IMCC3
The conservation planning group will soon be heading off to Glasgow, Scotland, for the third International Marine Conservation Congress. We're leading two symposia, have seven presentations, and two posters in the Exhibit hall, so come and say hi! We'll also be tweeting on #ConsPlan and #IMCC3. SYMPOSIA: Building an evidence base for marine conservation: evaluating … Continue reading The Conservation Planning Group at IMCC3
Three minute thesis competition
Georgie and Amelia will be representing the Conservation Planning Group at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies' Three minute thesis competition. Good luck to them... and the other competitors of course! When: Friday 1st August 2014; 15:00 to 16:00 (with drinks and nibbles following the competition) Where: James Cook University Building 32 … Continue reading Three minute thesis competition
SEMINAR: Jorge Alvarez-Romero – A practical approach to design a network of marine reserves in the Midriff Islands (Gulf of California) considering connectivity and climate change
Seminar Title: A practical approach to design a network of marine reserves in the Midriff Islands (Gulf of California) considering connectivity and climate change Where: James Cook University Building 19 (Kevin Stark Research Building) Room #106 (upstairs), JCU, Townsville; video-linked to the University of Queensland (GCI Boardroom, Level 7, Gehrmann Building 60 When: Thursday 31st … Continue reading SEMINAR: Jorge Alvarez-Romero – A practical approach to design a network of marine reserves in the Midriff Islands (Gulf of California) considering connectivity and climate change