Kangaroo Management and Biodiversity Conservation Australian National University (ANU) in Australia

PhD Projects: Sustainable Kangaroo Management and Biodiversity ConservationThe ANU College of Science is seeking expressions of interest for two PhD opportunities focusing on sustainable kangaroo management. Your help in sharing these projects would be greatly appreciated.1. **Developing a National Kangaroo Strategy**- Documenting kangaroo management history and population changes.- Analyzing current management practices across States and Territories.- Highlighting the need for consistency and improvements in kangaroo management.- Exploring the role of the Commonwealth in kangaroo management.- Incorporating Indigenous perspectives and rights.- Identifying clear roles and responsibilities among stakeholders.2. **Integrating Kangaroos into Pastoral Production Systems and Environmental Markets**- Investigating sustainable innovations for kangaroo management.- Exploring kangaroo-based products as alternatives to traditional livestock.- Assessing the potential for kangaroo management to contribute to emissions reduction.- Identifying ways to increase commercial use of kangaroos.- Developing innovative, ethical harvesting practice. Expressions of interest outlining candidates background, experience, motivation and preference for project should be sent to George Wilson [email protected] no later than 10 October 2024.For more details, visit the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society Website.https://lnkd.in/gNpFVzxUhashtag#ANU hashtag#PhDopportunity hashtag#KangarooManagement hashtag#BiodiversityConservation…more