Terrestrial biodiversity

Terrestrial biodiversity research aims to understand and minimise CSG development impacts on the function of regional ecosystems. The first round of projects will document potential threats to biodiversity and cost-effective responses across the development region.

Projects

• Understanding and managing impacts to biodiversity from roads and pipelines in the Beetaloo

  This study investigates how roads, pipelines and other linear transport infrastructure may impact biodiversity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin during the development of an onshore gas industry.

  Last updated: 10 December, 2020

• Baseline assessment of the biodiversity of the Canning Basin, Western Australia

  This project will assess the current state of knowledge about the biodiversity of the Canning Basin in Western Australia.

  Last updated: 7 December, 2020

• Guidelines for offset population sizes

  This research will improve the understanding of how ecological and biological traits of rare species of plants, commonly encountered in restoration projects, and different environmental factors determine viable population sizes by using computer models. Producing evidence-based guidelines for the size of plant populations needed to maximise establishment and persistence of rare plant species.

  Last updated: 21 August, 2018

• Ensuring biodiversity offset success: the right kind of seed for a rare daisy

  This research identified genetic and demographic factors that may limit the success of establishing a rare daisy (Rutidosis lantana) in a new location. The report outlines best practice guidelines for moving the Rutidosis lantana, a rare daisy, to a new location. The guidelines will help to minimise biological limits to reproductive success and maximise population viability […]

  Last updated: 15 February, 2019

• Habitat selection by two focal species

  This project studies two species, the Golden-tailed gecko and Glossy black-cockatoo, to assess the range of impacts from CSG development in south-west Queensland on their habitat. The project provided management options for the Golden-tailed gecko and Glossy black-cockatoo habitats to ensure their long-term endurance.

  Last updated: 15 March, 2018

• Fire ecology of grassy woodlands

  This study determined the sensitivity of the region’s flora and fauna to changed fire regimes, and the thresholds at which changed fire regimes cause substantial ecological impact. The research provided advice on how to best manage the biodiversity impacts of altered fire regimes associated with CSG development.  

  Last updated: 15 March, 2018

• Priority threat identification and management

  This work identifies and understands the broad range of existing and new threats to biodiversity across a CSG development region. The final report assists in determining which conservation management activities will best mitigate the risks to biodiversity.

  Last updated: 15 March, 2018