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Mallee Fire Ecology
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How dispersal influences extinction riskIn collaboration with Drs Kendi Davies and Brett Melbourne (University of Colorado, USA), this project will examine how dispersal ability influences extinction risk. As part of their on-going experimental study of habitat fragmentation in eucalypt forests in SE Australia, Drs Davies and Melbourne are re-examining the fate of beetle species in fragments that were created in an experimental framework 22 years ago. Their work will identify species that have become extinct or have survived in small fragments, providing a rare opportunity to examine dispersal in species with known responses to fragmentation. The project will involve application of a range of field-tracking techniques and population genetic methods.
A candidate for this project will need to obtain a PhD scholarship through the Australian National University If you are interested in this project please email: (02) 6125 8130
Volunteer Opportunities:Each of the PhD scholars rely on the suport of dedicated volunteers to complete their challenging field projects. If you are interested in assisting in the field, please contact them directly.
Summer Scholarship:Understanding biodiveristy for fire management
These projects have closed for summer 2009-10. However, projects will be available again for summer 2010-11.
For details of how to apply see http://cmbe.anu.edu.au/srs/fenner/
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