Our collaborations with the following research partners are helping to improve our understanding of the natural world, and the effectiveness of our work.

To find out more about partnering with our Science and Conservation team, contact [email protected].

Work with us

Conservation scientists in residence

We invite science academics to spend up to six months — the length of a typical sabbatical — with us to share knowledge and put academic work into practice. applying research in the field and collaborating on land and wildlife conservation projects.

Richard McLellan measures a Sandalwood tree. Photo Shayne Thomson.

Healthy Country Fellowships

With donor support, and no shortage of wonderful candidates, we're looking to host an increasing number of postgraduates, building their capacity in wildlife conservation work and research.

PhD student Miranda Rew-Duffy radio tracking Rufous Bettongs on Carnarvon.

Knowledge Strategy

Discover the key themes underlying our research and our identified 'knowledge needs' if you're interested in collaborating with us on a research project.

Nikolai Tatarnic (WA Museum) and Paige Maroni (PhD student) blitzing for bugs on Hamelin

Students & interns

Bush Heritage provides pathways to conservation careers through placements, internships, and collaborative research. These opportunities offer hands-on experience in Australian wildlife conservation work.

Intern Verity Carscadden observes a Thorny Devil.

More science

'Right-way' science

We're committed to working with Aboriginal partners. Collaborative work can build trust and relationships as well as deliver better science outcomes.

Priority landscapes

Through extensive research, climate modeling, and analysis, Bush Heritage Australia has pinpointed key landscapes where our land and wildlife conservation efforts can have the most impact.

Reserve scorecards

Our reserve scorecards are a summary of the condition of our conservation reserves, based on ecological reviews that are conducted every 5 years.

Identifying plants at Burrin Burrin Reserve, NSW.

Research publications

Everything we do is informed by science. Our team of ecologists, students and research partners write and contribute scientific papers and journal articles. Here is a list of recent publications.

Donna Belder and Brenda Duffy recording results from bird monitoring.

Measuring our impact

We use our Conservation Management Process (CMP) to plan, manage, monitor, evaluate and adapt our conservation projects.

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Research partnerships