ICBEM FEATURES

Fire Ecology

Selected parts of the COAG Bushfire report are available for download in PDF format:

Summary (PDF 251k)
Appendix C (PDF 412k)
Appendix D (PDF 176k)

For further information contact Rob Whelan

Some Images of the recent fires in and around Wollongong. (Opens in new window) Fire Gallery...

Weed Ecology

Research on the impact of Bitou Bush on Native Communities

Research on weeds in the French lab has focused on coastal systems with over a decade of work having been completed. Our focus has been on bitou bush, Chrysanthemoides monilifera spp. rotundata.

Recently we have been investigating a range of other weeds along the coastal zone as we notice an increase in the prevalence of species such as lantana and asparagus fern. 

Here we highlight some of the results of our work and show some of our current research on how bitou bush affects native coastal communities. We have also investigated the impacts of different management strategies on native communities.

Introduction to coastal systems 
Impacts on ecosystems
Impacts on animals
Impacts on vegetation
Plant species most affected by bitou bush
Competition of seedlings
Allelopathic effects
Climate change and weeds
Management Research

For more information or comment contact Kris French kris@uow.edu.au

This Weed Ecology Website in PDF 450k (N.B. When the final content is added to the website, the PDF will be similarly updated)

Photographic Exhibition

In 2006 and 2008 ICB held Photographic Competitions for its staff and students. 

Selected photographs from these competitions were exhibited at the Wollongong City Gallery from the 15st August to the 3 November 2009. The title of the Exhibition was "Fire, Water, Earth and Air - the elements of conservation"

Links

Information on the 2008 Photocompetition

2008 Photocompetition WebGallery

Information on the 2006 Photocompetition

2006 Photocompetition WebGallery