Native Conservation Group
Explore our research in revegetation, erosion, native animal data analysis and permaculture.
Our mission
About the Native Conservation Group
Established in late 2018, the Native Conservation Group sits within the Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability and brings together the expertise of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), the Ecology Research Program (ERP), and the Centre for Conservation Management (CEM).
Guided by a research ethos grounded in integrity and sustainability, the group values the importance of regeneration at all scales and is committed to holistic, independent inquiry. It fosters strong regional and global collaborations and is dedicated to supporting the next generation of skilled researchers.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Native Conservation Group, please get in touch via (03) 5327 6045 or f.smith@federation.edu.au.
Projects, grants and publications
Endangered Fauna Recovery Project
We're currently investigating the ecological pressures driving population decline in vulnerable native species, combining field surveys, habitat modelling and genetic analysis to guide targeted conservation actions. We hope to restore critical habitats and strengthen long‑term species resilience.
Research team
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Our work
Our facilities
Native Conservation Group operates from a purpose‑built laboratory equipped with advanced genetic sequencing tools, wildlife telemetry systems and ecological modelling software.
Fieldwork is supported by a fleet of off‑road research vehicles, remote camera‑trap arrays, acoustic monitoring units and GPS‑enabled tracking collars designed for small, sensitive species.
The group also manages a controlled‑environment wildlife rehabilitation and observation facility, featuring climate‑regulated enclosures, native plant propagation areas and a dedicated space for behavioural studies that inform species‑specific recovery strategies.
