Dr Alex Maisey is a terrestrial ecologist with a focus on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. He will be presenting an engaging overview of some of the bird-focused conservation findings from various projects his research group at La Trobe University has undertaken in recent years. He will begin by introducing some foundational concepts in nature conservation within working landscapes. This will provide a broad perspective on how different landscapes — and their biota — are shifting across the globe. Then, drawing on two major research projects conducted in south-eastern Australian farm landscapes, he will highlight the factors that matter most to Australian birds — including habitat requirements, the influence of farm management practices, and how these considerations can be embedded into formal tools like Natural Capital Accounting. Finally, he’ll explore how farmers (and others who influence land use) can increase the biological value of the landscapes they manage.

This research reflects the efforts of a large, collaborative team — many of whom are leaders in conservation science — who will be acknowledged for their contributions throughout the presentation.

Held at the Moe Library, 29 George St Moe and on Zoom. Please contact the club for a link. info@lvfieldnats.org