Ecological Society of Australia
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Invasive species;
Murray-Darling Basin ;
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Biodiversity;
Global climate change;
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Why do we exist ?
- To promote the scientific study of all organisms in relation to their environment;
- To promote the application of ecological principles to the development, utilisation and conservation of Australia’s natural resources;
- To advise governmental and other agencies in matters where the application of ecological principles may be of assistance;
- To foster the reservation of natural areas for scientific and recreational purposes and seek to ensure that such areas are soundly managed.
What do we do ?
- Publication of peer-reviewed Journals (Austral Ecology & Environmental Management & Restoration)
- Organise Conferences around ecological themes
- Prizes and Grants for students
- Organise Regional workshops for practicing scientists and students
- Facilitate Online discussion forums
- Provide Networking opportunities for our members
- Produce position statements on various issues like Climate Change
What opportunities do we have for young people ?
The ESA have a special student membership category. So, if you're studying environmental science, ecology, or other science disciplines you can join the Society for just $38.50 per year.
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The benefits of your student membership include:
- great opportunities to find out who’s doing what in the field of ecological sciences;
- network and meet researchers from all over Australia;
- find out about career and scholarship opportunities;
- access our journals–Environmental Management & Restoration and Austral Ecology
- access the members area of our website and forums;
- receive regular e-bulletins
- opportunities to present your work at our annual conferences and the potential to be awarded one our student prizes
The ESA also provide research grants and travel awards to our conferences.
