Partnerships with University
and Research Bodies
University and Research Bodies
Landcare Australia proudly works with universities and research bodies along with the landcare community with projects that help to provide informed advice and data to restore landscapes, improve biodiversity and build community resilience. We have a number of projects underway, and we are always looking for new partnerships that will help us with our work.
ARC River Recovery Project with Macquarie University
The ARC River Recovery Project is a research alliance between Landcare Australia, Hunter Local Land Services and Macquarie University. Landcare Australia contributed funding from the Raymond Borland Bequest to the Australia Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project, aimed at showcasing the river recovery that has been happening in NSW over the last several decades.
The WildSeek Project with Queensland University of Technology
The WildSeek Project brings together leading environmental organisations and university researchers to create an innovative drone solution for surveying koala populations. Landcare Australia, WIRES and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are supporting local landcare groups and community environment groups with training, equipment and scientific support to drive local research activity.
Farm Dams Technical Guide with Australian National University
Landcare Australia, with support from our corporate partner Coca-Cola Australia, provided the Australian National University (ANU) with funding to develop the ‘Farm Dams Technical Guide’. The benefits of a well-constructed and well-managed dam include improved water quality, increased water security, enhanced biodiversity and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The recommendations in the Guide are based on scientific research by ANUs Sustainable Farms Program and Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab, as well as expertise from Agriculture Victoria, NSW Local Land Services and the NSW Soil Conservation Service.