Threatened species recovery programs are increasingly turning to reintroductions to reverse
biodiversity loss. Here we present a real-world example where tactics (techniques which …

Reintroductions are powerful tools for tackling biodiversity loss, but the resulting populations
can be intrinsically small and vulnerable. It is therefore critical to maximise the number of …

In response to the ongoing decline of fauna worldwide, there has been growing interest in
the rewilding of whole ecosystems outside of fenced sanctuaries or offshore islands. This …

Grasslands and grassy woodlands worldwide have experienced declines in extent and
condition, with substantial changes to their ground-layer biodiversity. In Australia, this …

Incorporating genetic data into conservation programmes improves management outcomes,
but the impact of different sample grouping methods on genetic diversity analyses is poorly …

Fenced sanctuaries that exclude feral predators are critical for threatened species
conservation. However, adaptive management of these sanctuaries requires careful …

The importance of accounting for temporal variation in vital rates when modelling population
dynamics is well recognized. However, long‐term (usually> 5 years) datasets are needed to …

This thesis is submitted as a 'thesis by publication'and consists of an extended context
statement (Chapter 1) followed by five chapters (2-6) that are presented as papers which are …

Biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene, driven by human-induced environmental change and
destruction, threatens ecosystem function and the health of all living beings across the …

Digging or soil-disturbing animals are found in many ecosystems worldwide and play
important roles as ecosystem engineers. In Australia, many digging animals have …