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Hot Topics in Ecology are evidence-based syntheses of topics that are relevant to environmental policy development, land management and to broadening the community's ecological knowledge base.

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Hot Topics

Ecological impacts of invasive cane toads

 Saturday, 21 October 2017

1. The invasion of cane toads through Australia kills many large predators, that are poisoned….... Read more

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Regional Forest Agreements fail to meet their aims

 Wednesday, 6 September 2017

The 20-year Regional Forest Agreements between State and Commonwealth governments are due for renewal. They….... Read more

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Australia’s Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests need attention

 Saturday, 11 March 2017

Seasonally dry tropical forests are gaining international prominence as an endangered biome, but their status….... Read more

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Managing fire for plant and animal conservation

 Friday, 25 November 2016

Some studies show that more plant and animal species live in landscapes with a high….... Read more