To better manage our native vegetation, the New South Wales government is delivering a comprehensive and complete state-wide baseline for the extent and distribution of the different groupings or types of vegetation – the State Vegetation Type Map (SVT Map). The SVT is based on site surveys, a standard classification system and high resolution spatial […]
Can advances in DNA technologies provide solutions for biodiversity assessment, conservation and environmental protection?
The scientific literature identifies many opportunities for the application of DNA technologies to biodiversity assessment, conservation and environmental protection, enthusiastically advocating use of the technology. The transformation in DNA processing technologies driven by the human genome project, and the creation of DNA barcodes are identified as key enablers. However, despite the apparent optimism, the application […]
Using technology to identify and map biodiversity [VIDEO]
This video is a presentation on using technology to map and identify biodiversity. The seminar is one of the Oxford Martin School‘s seminar series: Blurring the lines: the changing dynamics between man and machine. The video covers a range of issues relevant to biodiversity issues, beginning with global biodiversity challenges such as climate change and […]
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