Deforestation and afforestation on greenhouse gas emissions and water resources in tropical savanna
Scholarship Description
An exciting research program aimed at understanding the implications of land use change upon the greenhouse gas balance and water resources of tropical savannas in northern Australia has been funded by the Australia Research Council’s Linkage program. We are looking for a suitable candidate to undertake key elements of this research program as part of an Australian Postgraduate Award. North Australia has been viewed as a potential focus for future food and fibre production, given issues of salinisation, soil acidification, over-allocation of water resources. Improved pastures and plantation forestry are two land uses that may expand in the NT. This would require clearing of savanna vegetation, with implications for greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, water resources and dry season environmental flows. Research topics for the APAI candidate will focus on examining differences in stand water use of savanna and plantation species and impact on surface hydrology.
| Reference Number: | 5148 |
| Study Subject: | Land use change, forestry plantations, water use, ecohydrology |
| Web Address: | http://www.cdu.edu.au/research/students/scholarships/ImpactsOfDeforestationAndAfforestation.htm |
| Provided By: | Charles Darwin University |
| To be undertaken at: | Charles Darwin University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from November 1, 2010 until December 31, 2012.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26699 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and travel. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Environmental sciences, Forestry sciences, Other agricultural, veterinary and environmental sciences or Soil and water sciences.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. AUS permanent resident can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Application forms Lindsay Hutley (Assoc Prof, Environmental Science) School of Environmental and Life Sciences, School Phone: 618 8946 7103 Fax: 618 8946 6847 Email: Lindsay.hutley@cdu.edu.au Web Site: http://www.cdu.edu.au/ehs/sels/profiles/lindsay_hutley.html Address: Ellengovan Drive Casuarina NT, Australia 0909 |
| Application forms Sian Gyte (Senior Research Administrative Officer) Phone: 08 89466548 Fax: 08 89467066 Email: research@cdu.edu.au Web Site: http://www.cdu.edu.au |