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Macro-invertebrates and soil health

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:31:28 +1100

Soil macro-invertebrates are vital to sustaining production and biodiversity in tropical savannas in northern Australia.

Robson Creek Rainforest Research

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:07:40 +1100

CSIRO and Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)have established Australia’s first large-scale rainforest research plot at Robson Creek in North Queensland. The 25 hectare plot will allow scientists to monitor the rainforest over the long term and answer questions about the health of this highly biodiverse Australian ecosystem.

How vegetation responds to high intensity bushfires

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:22:00 +1100

A ten year study of the effects of the 2003 Canberra bushfires on vegetation in the Brindabella ranges has found that the Australian bush is more resilient than was thought.

Biodiversity Month 2012

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:16:00 +1000

September 2012 is Biodiversity month in Australia and CSIRO is showcasing their exciting research in this field.

International Day of Biological Diversity 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:11:00 +1000

May 22, 2012 is the International Day of Biological Diversity, and this year the focus is on marine biodiversity.

Planet Under Pressure 2012

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:59:00 +1100

Scientists from around the globe are meeting in London in March to discuss ‘solutions, at all scales, to move societies on to a sustainable pathway’.

Understanding extreme weather changes

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:20:00 +1100

Extreme weather events are rare and often damaging. They can include severe temperatures, torrential rainfall, large hail, strong wind gusts, fire, tropical cyclones, and high sea levels.

Australian moths online: a photo gallery

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

We offer images of selected Australian moths, grouped in families.

Modelling dam breaks, tsunamis and other geophysical events

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO mathematicians are creating computational models of events like floods, dam breaks and tsunamis to aid understanding and planning for these phenomena.

Estimating pollutant loads to the Great Barrier Reef

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

By estimating pollutant loads in the rivers that drain into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon we can monitor progress towards achieving targets for water quality improvement.

Developing sustainability strategies for regional communities in Victoria

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Sustainable Communities Initiative has completed a project in partnership with Regional Development Victoria (RDV) working with communities in the five Victorian Regions on local sustainability challenges.

Exploring a sustainable future for Apollo Bay

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists, Regional Development Victoria, local government and local residents have explored together what it means for Apollo Bay to be a sustainable community.

Exploring a sustainable future in the Bass Coast Shire

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists, Regional Development Victoria, local government and local residents exploring future rural land use options in two communities in Victoria's Bass Coast Shire.

Exploring sustainable futures in Natimuk

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists, Regional Development Victoria, local government and local residents have explored together possible sustainable futures for the community of Natimuk, in Western Victoria.

Socio-Economics and the Environment in Discussion (SEED) working paper series

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

SEED is a CSIRO working paper series that aims to bring together environmental socio-economic research from across CSIRO.

Adapting forest management to enhance water and environmental values

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

A CSIRO project is investigating the relationship between forested catchments, water yield and climate change.

National biosolids research program

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

A national research program coordinated by CSIRO will aid revision of guidelines to maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of applying biosolids and other organic wastes to land.

Intelligent Networks fact sheet

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

An overview of the Intelligent Networks Research Stream, within the Urban Water Theme of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (2 pages)

Distributed Systems Fact Sheet

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This fact sheet gives an overview of the research of the Distributed Systems Stream, within the Urban Water Theme of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (2 pages)

Advanced water treatment

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

An overview of the activities of the Advanced Water Treatment Research Stream, within the Urban Water Theme of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (2 pages)

Understanding tropical cyclones

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Tropical cyclones threaten northern Australia every year. Recent Australian flooding and cyclonic events can be largely explained by a strong La Niña. However, sea surface temperatures off the northern Australian coast in recent months have been at or near record levels. The extremely high sea surface temperatures are part of a significant warming of the oceans that has been observed in the past 50 years. These pages provide some information about the causes, occurrence and impacts of tropical cyclones.

Reducing water repellency in sandy soils

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This two-page information sheet is about addressing water repellent soils in the southern and western grain belt by using beneficial bacteria and updating farming practices.

Frequently asked questions about floods and mosquito-borne disease