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... and conservation issues, such as habitat destruction and food shortages, anthropogenic injuries and extreme heat events. While there have been several independent efforts to conserve flying-fox habitat leading up to the recent commencement of a state-wide funding program for flying-fox habitat restoration...

... for EIA projects, as is done throughout science for grants and publications e., to apply the same standards to all environ- mental research, whether pure, applied or commissioned). Hopefully we could receive more consistent evaluations by involving other, independent scientists in an overview role. More...

... to participate publicly that has not already been said in those papers. As for improving channels of communication between environmental organizations and the scientific community, I have a few suggestions: Environmental organizations should consider using independent scientists to review organizational...

.... No scientist has suffered from publishing these thoughts yet many have benefitted professionally by seeing their ideas being implemented. T h e best safeguard for scientists presenting their ideas in this way is in the process of independent refereeing at a consistently high standard. A feature...

... than by refusal, and there- fore the only appropriate order is that the appeal be upheld." While I can understand the chariness of scientists to become immersed in EIA pro- cedures I urge them to participate in the process. Playing their part can only improve the quality of decision-making and help...

... to apply for ARC grants - but that situation was changed by Frank and for the next 30 + years numerous ARC grants were obtained by museum scientists. However, in the 1990s this was reversed, and museum scientists are unable to apply as Principal Investigators for ARC Discovery grants. Frank expected museum...

... knowledge of the Thylacine, yet these reports appear to carry little or no credence with the scientific community, and one must surely question why. We are of the opinion that the sighting data, largely compiled from the species interactions with non-scientists (i.e., bushmen, hunters, farmers, amateur...

... than ever before, reflecting the general transformation of the science of zoology (reviewed for U.K. graduates by Gill and Golding, 2001). The demand for biology- trained scientists is still strong, but there is an emerging need for training beyond basic degrees and a developing culture...

... errors that that now we do not let any PAUL WILLIS: Particularly with citizen scientists of the volunteers operate independently. There has to be projects, anywhere you re using volunteers. My experience, one of the researchers with them all the time. whenever you re dealing with volunteers, is you have...

... which more scientists should share, if they want to ensure better and more in-depth reporting of the environment. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank Alan Knight and the Centre for Independent Journalism for the opportunity to attend the conference and par- ticipate in lively discussion on the role...

...). According to Woodford, It is now becoming clear to many environmentalists and scientists that the fight for the forests and iconic areas like Kakadu should not be the sole focus of [environmental] campaigning. (Woodford, p. 4). As an environmental journalist, Woodford is sure to be aware of the breadth...

... opportunity to connect a wide community of scientists and non-scientists through whale research. It also highlights variability in whale movement geographically and the potential impact changing oceans might have on this in the future. * Correspondence Vanessa Pirotta, Marine Predator Research Group...

... cards, which has helped increase deployment time, and some models boast telecommunication transmission of images. However, as scientists have adopted the technology, additional independent scientific evaluation and testing of wildlife detection has taken place (Kelly and Holub 2008; Meek et al. 2016a...

... role by reviewing the decision on its merits." Nonetheless, in these types of challenges, expert evidence is often called to assist the Court in determining whether there has been a relevant breach of the law. While I can appreciate scientists having grave difficulty in coming to terms with Judges...

...Amanda Armstrong The responsibilities of the media Amanda Armstrong "Green and Practical" Kadio Na~ional Science Unit, GPO Box 999.1, Sydney, IqSW 2001 Thls papet rum rlehve,ed to n cur$erence entitled "Repo,hng tiie E?luiron~r~ent", orpnzzerl bj' the Centre fa? Independent Jorrrnallsm...