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Videos
Restoring rocky habitat on farms
On a farm near Young, NSW, PHD student Jackie O’Sullivan from The Australian National University has been investigating the impact of scattered rocks on reptile diversity. For landholder Sam Johnson from Boxgum Grazing, looking after natural assets on his farm is all part of managing an ecologically functioning farm system.
Mental health and wellbeing research
Kimberly Brown, Research Officer at the Centre for Mental Health Research and Sustainable Farms, explains the aims of our mental health research stream.
Sustainable Farms: bringing together science, Landcare and farmers
Sustainable Farms brings science to the paddock, working closely with Landcare and with farmers to understand how improving natural assets can support farm productivity, biodiversity and mental health.
How to build a wildlife island on your farm dam
Ever thought about building a wildlife island on your farm dam? Artificial islands are great for habitat and refuge.
Improving farm dams: a farmer’s perspective
Marcus Richardson runs a beef property near Albury in NSW. During the drought, he spotted an opportunity to protect some of the farm’s most vital assets – the dams. In this video, he explains why and how he decided to protect and enhance his farm dams for multiple benefits.
ANU long-term ecology video
ANU Sustainable Farms is based on 20 years of long-term ecological monitoring.