Research at Bangor

Wildlife, Nature Conservation and Agricultural Research at Bangor

We have a strong focus on research and monitoring here at Bangor. The following research projects, both past and current, have been possible because of our relationship with the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment:

Tasmanian Devil facial tumor trapping and research project - Forestier Peninsula.

Marsupial lawns.

Swift parrot feeding and breeding habitat.

Shoreline bird counts.

Composition and growth of native grasslands.

Sea eagle and wedge-tailed eagle nesting activity.

Effect of native animal browsers on native and improved pastures.

Feral cat populations.

Archeological investigation of the whaling station at Hyatts beach.

Fire frequency in native forests.

Tree health in native forests.

Growth rates of different breeds of beef cattle.

Merino staple strength.

Relationship between live weight and fertility in merino maiden ewes.

We also host annual field trips for students from the departments of Agricultural Science and Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Tasmania.

Vanessa Dunbabin is a research fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research, University of Tasmania. Vanessa undertakes research in the field of crop science, and has been developing a computer model of how crop root systems grow. Matt Dunbabin is a guest pasture science lecturer in Agricultural Science, UTAS.