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Evaluating Protected Area Expansion Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation in Australia

Master's project2026 Semester 21 student

Co-supervised with Dr Brooke Williams (University of Newcastle)

Australia has committed to expanding its protected area network, but the effectiveness of newly designated areas remains uncertain. This project will evaluate how well new protected areas contribute to biodiversity conservation, compare business-as-usual expansion with prioritisation-driven approaches, and identify strategies to better achieve national conservation targets.

Spatial Planning GIS Protected Areas Conservation Policy