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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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CSIRO research in landscape management looks to address challenges that face future generations

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New tropical science research hub for Queensland.

Smoke rising from a tropical savanna fire.

Carbon dynamics in Australia’s tropical north

A vehicle spraying effluent at pine forest near Myora farm, SA.

Sustainable application of effluent and biosolids in Australian forests.

Open plains with a tree in the foreground and mountains in the background.

How forest plantations affect stream flows in local catchments.

CSIRO's research is focused on the following:

Fire and carbon in regional Australia

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Fire and carbon in regional Australia

- This project is identifying the biophysical, economic and social opportunities for remote communities relating to land management for greenhouse gas abatement, with a focus on fire management in tropical savannas. Learn more>

Monitoring cattle

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Monitoring cattle

- A project based at Pigeon Hole Station in the Northern Territory is experimenting with paddock size and water point distribution to improve cattle grazing patterns to reduce the incidence of heavily grazed patches. Learn more>

Agricultural and forest systems

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Agricultural and forest systems

- The Agricultural and Forest Ecosystems Program brings together research in farming systems, ecology and forest science to tackle key national and global challenges. Researchers are located around Australia. Learn more>

Native plants and forestry

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Native plants and forestry

- CSIRO studies Australian native plants to better understand their variety, needs and role in contemporary ecosystems. Learn more>

Water and nutrient leak

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Water and nutrient leak

- This article from Farming Ahead describes a computer-based index devised by CSIRO researchers that can estimate the ‘leakiness’ of grazed, arid and semi-arid rangeland landscapes by using a combination of remote sensing and geographic information system technologies. (3 pages) Learn more>

Research at Alice Springs

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Research at Alice Springs

- CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Alice Springs aims to help improve arid land regional futures, indigenous livelihoods, conservation planning and management, sustaiable pastrolasim and knowledge management. Learn more>

How we manage our land will have a significant impact on our ability to address biodiversity decline and Australia's net greenhouse gas emissions.

Also, with population growth the food production challenge is set in an environment where land, water, energy and labour resources are more constrained and competition for these resources is more intense. Combined with significatn uncertinaties arising from climate change, research is needed to help guide Australia's response to these challenges and how they imapct upon the fragile natural resources that characterise our landscape.

CSIRO's research focus in landscape management looks to address these challenges by developing innovative technologies and practices and to inform policy. This will ensure Australia's unique landscapes are managed sustainably to deliver our food, fibre, biodiversity, water and carbon objectives.

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CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

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About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.