Quantitative and Applied Ecology (QAEco)

QAEco researchers work on a range of topics, species and locations related to ecosystem management.

We are committed to research regarding conservation and management decisions. We are passionate about modelling using a range of methods to understand more about the natural world. Our projects are located throughout Australia and with many international collaborations. The topics highlighted below are a broad overview of our work.

• Threatened Species, Communities and Ecosystems
• Species Distribution Modelling and Population dynamics
• Statistical Methods and Monitoring Design
• Functional Traits and Generalisations
• Decision analysis for conservation and resource management
• Metaresearch and Reproducibility
• Indigenous Ecological Knowledge
• Bio-economic modelling and business/biodiversity trade-offs

Contact

For enquiries, please email Professor Brendan Wintle - b.wintle@unimelb.edu.au