Ecology of the western bearded dragon (Pogona minor) in unmined forest and forest restored after bauxite mining in south-west Western Australia

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Craig ◽  
Mark J. Garkaklis ◽  
Giles E. St J. Hardy ◽  
Andrew H. Grigg ◽  
Carl D. Grant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Prescribed Burning ◽  
Plant Succession ◽  
Microhabitat Use ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Bauxite Mining ◽  
South West ◽  
Forest Sites ◽  
Successional Species ◽  
Original Vegetation

Forest areas restored after mining typically take decades, or longer, before they resemble the original vegetation community. Understanding how fauna succession varies with plant succession requires detailed knowledge of an animal’s ecology. Knowledge of an animal’s ecology can also be used to predict faunal responses to management manipulations and enable techniques to be developed that accelerate the return of fauna to restored sites. We radio-tracked western bearded dragons (Pogona minor) in a mix of unmined forest sites and sites restored after bauxite mining, in the jarrah forest of south-west Western Australia, to determine critical resources and important microhabitats for dragons. Dragons were generalists – utilising a range of microhabitats – and adaptable, adjusting their microhabitat use depending on availability. Individuals also differed significantly in their microhabitat use and did not appear to have a defined home range. We concluded that the species would rapidly recolonise restored sites and that no modifications to current restoration practices were required to accelerate their return. Prescribed burning of restored areas could negatively affect this species but the effect would be short-term (<2 years). The approach used in this study could be used to develop management prescriptions that accelerate the return of late-successional species to restored sites.

Long-term recovery from fire by a population of honey possums (Tarsipes rostratus) in the extreme south-west of Western Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. D. Bradshaw ◽  
F. J. Bradshaw
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Prescribed Burning ◽  
Phytophthora Cinnamomi ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Vertebrate Species ◽  
Catch Per Unit Effort ◽  
South West ◽  
Catch Rates ◽  
The Impact

The impact of two fires, six years apart, on the long-term recovery of a population of honey possums (Tarsipes rostratus) in the extreme south-west of Western Australia was documented over a 23-year period. Recovery was relatively rapid after the first fire, with catch rates reaching 78% of precatch levels within six years, but was much slower following the second fire in April 1999. Regression analysis estimates that full recovery to prefire catch rates and densities would take 25.6 years. The spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi (dieback) throughout the study area has severely impacted Banksia ilicifolia trees, which are the honey possums’ primary food source, and the impact has been greater in the burnt than unburnt areas. Analysis of catch-per-unit-effort and density of individual honey possums over the whole 29-year period of the study shows that numbers have not declined in the long-unburnt southern area of the study site, despite the spread of dieback and loss of banksia trees. The data are discussed in relation to the impact of fire on other vertebrate species that have specific habitat requirements. Given predictions of increasing fire frequencies due to climate change and an increased utilisation of prescribed burning to protect human life and property, it is imperative that management of areas harbouring honey possums be protected from too-frequent fire if this iconic species is to persist.

Survey of feral honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies for Nosema apis in Western Australia

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Manning ◽  
Kate Lancaster ◽  
April Rutkay ◽  
Linda Eaton
Keyword(s):  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Honey Bee ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Nosema Apis ◽  
The South ◽  
South West ◽  
Feral Populations ◽  
Significant Difference

The parasite, Nosema apis, was found to be widespread among feral populations of honey bees (Apis mellifera) in the south-west of Western Australia. The location, month of collection and whether the feral colony was enclosed in an object or exposed to the environment, all affected the presence and severity of infection. There was no significant difference in the probability of infection between managed and feral bees. However, when infected by N. apis, managed bees appeared to have a greater severity of the infection.

scholarly journals Our New Cathedrals: Spirituality and Old-Growth Forests in Western Australia

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Worth
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
The State ◽  
The South ◽  
Old Growth ◽  
The Past ◽  
South West ◽  
Old Growth Forests ◽  
Heated Debate ◽  
Policy Proposals

Over the past 30 years in Western Australia (WA), there has been heated debate about the future use of the remaining karri and jarrah forests in the south-west of the State. This debate revolves around policy proposals from two social movements: one wants to preserve as much of the remaining old-growth forests as possible, and an opposing movement supports a continued

scholarly journals Flood characteristic and fluid rock interactions of a supercritical CO 2 , brine, rock system: South West Hub, Western Australia

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 309-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Saeedi ◽  
Claudio Delle Piane ◽  
Lionel Esteban ◽  
Quan Xie
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Rock System ◽  
South West

Long-term impact of prescribed burning on the nutrient status and fuel loads of rehabilitated bauxite mines in Western Australia

2004 ◽  
Vol 190 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 227-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Morley ◽  
Carl Grant ◽  
Richard Hobbs ◽  
Viki Cramer
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Prescribed Burning ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Fuel Loads ◽  
Bauxite Mines ◽  
Long Term Impact

A Bayesian hierarchical downscaling model for south-west Western Australia rainfall

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 715-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Song ◽  
Yun Li ◽  
Bryson Bates ◽  
Christopher K. Wikle
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Bayesian Hierarchical ◽  
South West

scholarly journals Impact of Forest Cover and Aridity on the Interplay between Effective Rooting Depth and Annual Runoff in South-West Western Australia

Water ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 2539-2551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Smettem ◽  
Nik Callow
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Annual Runoff ◽  
Rooting Depth ◽  
South West

scholarly journals "Payneham Vale": integrated whole farm Planning

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
R. S. Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Natural Vegetation ◽  
The South ◽  
Farm Planning ◽  
South West ◽  
The 1950S ◽  
Supplementary Feed ◽  
Eucalyptus Wandoo

IN 1908, Ron's grandfather, Issac Gray, took up an uncleared block of land 15 km north of Frankland in the south-west of Western Australia (see Fig. 1, Hobbs 2003). During that time he ran a few cattle in the bush and clearing of the native woodlands of Wandoo (white gum) Eucalyptus wandoo, J arrah E. marginata and Marri (Redgum) E. calophylla was slow and tedious. Ron's parents took over the farm in 1947, and with the advent of the bulldozer, clearing of Watkin's property and surrounding district began in earnest during the 1950s. Clearing continued as fast "as money permitted", until almost the last natural vegetation was knocked down in 1978 (Fig. 1). Annual pastures with some cropping (for supplementary feed) were the main source of fodder for sheep and cattle.

scholarly journals Recreationists’ Perceptions of Scenic Beauty and Satisfaction at a Public Forest Managed for Endangered Wildlife

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Paudyal ◽  
Taylor V. Stein ◽  
Holly K. Ober ◽  
Mickie E. Swisher ◽  
Eric J. Jokela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Prescribed Burning ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Scenic Beauty ◽  
Forestry Practices ◽  
Forest Sites ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Red Cockaded Woodpecker ◽  
Public Forests

Prescribed burning and other active forest management treatments have been proven to be essential for maintaining suitable habitat conditions for many wildlife species, including the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW). This study examines the perception of forest management treatments of recreation users participating in various activities (hunting, hiking/backpacking, camping, off-highway vehicle riding, and canoeing/kayaking) in terms of scenic beauty and recreation satisfaction. We used photographic images to capture various forest management treatments of different intensity levels and times after treatments, and assessed users&rsquo; perception of scenic beauty and recreation satisfaction. Results indicated variation among users participating in different recreation activities, but that good quality RCW habitat offered both higher scenic beauty and higher recreation satisfaction than poor quality habitat for most user groups. Finally, recreation satisfaction was statistically equal to perceived scenic beauty from both good and poor-quality RCW habitats for most of the user groups, thus suggesting the importance of scenic beauty on forest sites in determining recreation users&rsquo; attainment of visit satisfaction. Findings conclude that forest sites developed as good quality RCW habitat in the present state also offer quality experience to recreation users, thus supporting multi-objective forestry practices in public forests.

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