... This paper summarises the key findings of a study that investigated the feasibility of developing a practical, sensitive and cost-effective approach to the implementation of Montreal Process Indicator 1.2c for monitoring populations of representative species for forest management. Representative...

... Reptile assemblages were examined retrospectively in relation to five age categories of regrowth since the last selective tree harvest ( i.e. , 0–10 years, 11–20 years, 21–40 years, 41–50 years and >50 years/virgin). The aim was to identify indicator species that showed consistent response...

... Censuses were taken of three common species of small mammals at forest sites in four regions in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. Numbers of Agile Antechinus Antechinus agilis were best predicted by indices of abundance of tree hollows and invertebrate food resources...

..., the two largest species of gliding possums, the Greater Glider and the Yellow-bellied Glider, and their two major predators, the Powerful Owl and the Sooty Owl, meet the criteria for target species requiring management emphasis. These species may indicate the likely effects on animal communities...

... collection is seen as a more accurate indicator of species accumulation than year of description. Changing collecting methods and number of new sites sampled have a marked effect on the number of additional species accumulated. About half of all species can be considered rare , being known from 1–3...

... The Northern Territory has 36 species of bats including three fruit-bats. For each species we provide a distribution map as well as descriptions of their ecology that is relevant to their conservation and management. With one exception ( Hipposideros diadema inornatus ), all bat species have...

... and the decrease was less than in logged forest. Buffers were important for Golden Whistlers in providing both foraging and nesting sites. Whistlers also moved the location of their territories to include buffers, indicating that they are critical for this species in production forests. Given their importance...

... Three aspects of the biology of anurans indicate that climate change could have a significant impact on these vertebrates: a) they are ectotherms and ambient temperatures can strongly influence their activity, b) a permeable skin requires them to have regular access to sources of moisture, and c...

... We examined patterns in the abundance and species richness of arthropods in Australian rangelands, and explored the potential for using different biotic groups (plants, vertebrates and arthropods) as indicators of grazing impact. The most diverse and abundant arthropods in pitfall-traps were...

... Amateur and professional Australian butterfly specialists were asked in a postal questionnaire for their opinions on the consequences of listing the species that were protected in each state. Fifty-seven replies were received from 169 questionnaires sent. The results indicate that problems...

... and some localities farther south and attempts to trace the progress of a southerly extension of range of the species of some 400 km (Port Macquarie to Kiama) since about 1970. Recent sightings also indicate that in the Sydney area the adult flight period is commencing earlier in the season...

... and Intersecting Streams to assess habitats, recruitment status and their suitability as indicators of altered flow regimes. Three species were detected: Alathyria jacksoni , Velesunio ambiguus and V. wilsonii. A record for V. wilsonii from the Warrego River system is the first for this species for New...

...” basking substrates indicated a tendency to support generally a higher density of skinks, including more Lampropholis guichenoti a species that prefers drier, exposed sites. Conversely, unthinned regrowth sites, characterised by a more enclosed structure, less penetrating sunlight and large amounts...

... A community-based survey by 723 volunteers investigated the relationships between small birds, aggressive birds and garden vegetation. Seven species of small bird were targeted in the survey, and all seven species were less likely to be recorded from gardens in which Noisy Miners were present...

... long-term ecological indicators due to their diversity, abundance, specific habitat requirements and good preservation in sediments. Taxonomy of the family Chydoridae in Australia is confounded in that many species identified early this century (and indeed more recently) were not described adequately...

... marsupial species richness and abundance were recorded, enabling the proposal to be advanced that Sooty and Barking Owls could serve as indicators of high quality habitat for a range of forest and woodlanddependent vertebrates. In particular, they appear able to function as indicators for hollow-dependent...

... were observed at both sites. This indicates that lack of hollows is limiting the distribution of some species. Current management is not improving the situation. The problem is symptomatic of the lack of attention given to management for nature conservation in this forest type. ...