Different landscape factors explain establishment and persistence of river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in agricultural landscapes of southeast Queensland
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Paper/Presentation Title | Different landscape factors explain establishment and persistence of river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in agricultural landscapes of southeast Queensland |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Kath, Jarrod (Author), Le Brocque, Andrew F. (Author), Miller, Craig (Author), Leyer, Ilona (Author) and Mosner, Eva (Author) |
Editors | Lonsdale, Mark |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2010 Ecological Society of Australia Annual Conference (ESA 2010) |
Year | 2010 |
Publisher | Ecological Society of Australia |
Place of Publication | Alice Springs, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.esa2010.org.au/ |
Conference/Event | 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010) |
Event Details | 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010) Delivery In person Event Date 06 to end of 10 Dec 2010 Event Location Canberra, Australia |
Abstract | Riparian and floodplain ecosystems in production landscapes are considerably degraded and under continued pressure from surrounding land use. However, little is known about how remnant ecosystems respond to land use and hydrological factors in small non-riverine wetlands. River red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a dominant tree species within these scattered remnants, which provides critical ecological functions for the remaining biodiversity. In this study, we investigated how different life stages of E. camaldulensis responded to land use and hydrological variables in the Condamine catchment of south east Queensland. We used logistic regression to develop models for different life stages of E. camaldulensis in two regions with differing land use intensity histories. Broad regional differences and land use practices at smaller scales best explained differences in E. camaldulensis occurrence for younger life stages, while hydrology (groundwater and connectivity to rivers) and land use practices (dryland agriculture and grazing) best explained differences in older life stages. The results indicate that different factors are important in determining the establishment and persistence of E. camaldulensis and that land use practices at the regional scale are key factors in determining the establishment and potential future persistence of E. camaldulensis in floodplain wetlands. |
Keywords | River Red Gum; agricultural landscapes; southeast Queensland |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 310308. Terrestrial ecology |
310302. Community ecology (excl. invasive species ecology) | |
410401. Conservation and biodiversity | |
410206. Landscape ecology | |
Public Notes | Unrefereed paper, and is not available. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments |
Department of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia | |
Philipps-University Marburg, Germany | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q07w3/different-landscape-factors-explain-establishment-and-persistence-of-river-red-gum-eucalyptus-camaldulensis-in-agricultural-landscapes-of-southeast-queensland
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