'Landscape rehydration - why it matters for agricultural production & ecosystems'

Research Manager Luke Peel's presentation at the ANU Fenner Affiliates Seminar program for regenerative agriculture and landscapes, held on 30 November 2022.
This presentation by Research Manager Luke Peel, summarises the results-to-date of the extensive flora and fauna monitoring undertaken as part of the Mulloon Rehydration Initiative, including the numerous positive effects of catchment scale landscape rehydration can generate for regenerating and building resilience.
Key points include:
• WATER - quantity & quality have responded well, due to landscape rehydration works
• RIPARIAN VEGETATION - has improved for most transects across the MRI
• FISH - native fish have responded very well, introduced species are in decline
• FROGS - are doing well, with increases in species composition & populations
• BIRDS - species & populations are doing well, including 7 rare/declining species and 4 threatened species noted in the project area.
The Mulloon Rehydration Initiative is jointly funded through the Mulloon Institute and the Australian Government's National Landcare Program, with assistance from the NSW Government's Environmental Trust.
The seminar also includes a presentation from TMI Science Advisory Council member Dr David Freudenberger on the topic of ‘Biodiverse carbon farming - opportunities and challenges’.
Convenor Dr Matt Colloff congratulated both speakers with providing positive environmental outcomes that indicate how landscape regeneration can build resilience and bring hope in the light of climatic extremes.
Thanks to the ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society for giving us this opportunity to present at the seminar, and for allowing us to upload and share this presentation with our followers.
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[@LittleKi1]

One of the most important topics in the world....wish it would get 145,000 views instead of 145.

[@Michael98721]

Disappointing after two Australian Primeminister's expressed interest!