Malleefowl have declined since European settlement as a result of habitat change and through predation by, and competition with, invasive animals. As a result it is listed as endangered in NSW. A breeding population exists around the Mount Hope area in NSW, where habitat has not been disrupted however that population is at threat of predation by invasive predators.
This project will build on previous work to refine and implement a long-term best practice pest animal management program by working collaboratively with local land holders and neighbouring National Parks to maintain or, preferably, recover the Malleefowl population in the region.
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Dr Tony Buckmaster comes from an agricultural background having grown up and worked on the family farm but also has extensive experience in wildlife ecology and strategic pest management as well as 12 years of teaching and research experience.
He currently manages our Centre R&D program and leads our Balanced Research Program. He is also actively involved in several on-going research projects and convenes a Masters level unit in Vertebrate Pest Management for the University of Sydney.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science – University of Canberra
Honours in Applied Science – University of Canberra
PhD in Ecology – University of Sydney
This project is supported by a number of landholders in the Mt Hope region of NSW
This project is funded through an external research grant separate to the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions current innovation portfolio