Check out this great summary of #BSUD options for backyards from collaborator Dr Bronte Van Helden! Some lovely actions the everyone can take to create space for wildlife in cities.
#urbanNature

When we could fit more people in per hectare with nature-friendly sustainable mid-rise... why don't we do this Australia? Biodiversity Council ICON Science RMIT

Out of alignment: how clashing policies make for terrible environmental outcomes theconversation.com/out-of-alignme… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand ICON Science RMIT Biodiversity Council

📢New paper lead by Hugh Stanford!
Ever wondered what's going on with the random patch of grass behind your house?
Wanted to know how much vegetation is hiding beside railways?
Our method identifies & maps these informal green spaces!
🌿🗺️ #urbanNature

sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

People need homes but is urban sprawl the answer?
Listen to Biodiversity Council's Prof of sustainability Sarah Bekessy from ICON Science RMIT RMIT University talk about alternatives that are much better for humans, and our long-term economics as well as nature.

Sarah's interview starts at 7:25 on…

Headline should read ‘Grossly unsustainable urban sprawl requires a rethink’ or ‘Urban sprawl: bad for people, diabolical for earless dragons’ or ‘Surely we can grow our city without sending an extraordinary species to extinction’ Biodiversity Council ICON Science RMIT

Check out ICON Scientist Dr Thami Croeser's Thami Croeser video explainer of his new paper on how to leverage the action research process when trying something new!

Just like us, animals don't like having artificial lights disturbing their nights - We offer 8 alternatives to OTT xmas lights to keep the vibe happening and our native wildlife happy Biodiversity Council RMIT Centre for Urban Research ICON Science RMIT
theconversation.com/8-ways-to-tone… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Three ICON Science members are in Meeanjin for #AOC2023 AOC2023, all speaking in room B3 this afternoon.
Georgia Garrard Dr Jacinta Humphrey 🐦🌳🏠 Holly Kirk are in the busy #UrbanBird session, touching on issues from landscape level patterns, to how we design for birds in cities.

Wrapped up an enlightening 5-day INFTA forest therapy training in the breathtaking Yarra Ranges. Ready to share and implement this fresh knowledge with our RECETAS PROJECT participants! 🌿🌲 #EvidenceBased #ForestTherapy RMIT Social Equity Research Centre RMIT Centre for Urban Research ICON Science RMIT International Nature & Forest Therapy Alliance

Just in time for #WrensDay , read this fresh piece on the #SuperCityWrens project in the
Ecological Society of Australia
Bulletin. Thanks to all our amazing Wren Watchers who have submitted survey data so far - you're our heroes! ecolsoc.org.au/bulletin/super…

The ICON Science RMIT Centre for Urban Research #BSUD team collaborated with architects & landscape architects on a shortlisted entry that integrates ecological thinking into an adaptive-resuse building design challenge!

Vote for the design here:

Another serene Sunday amidst nature! Our RECETAS PROJECT participants embraced the flying foxes at Yarra Bend Park, Melbourne. 🦇 One participant beautifully summed up the experience: 'Being present in nature changes everything.' 🌿 #NatureSunday RMIT Social Equity Research Centre ICON Science RMIT

To facilitate #conservation planning in #cities , species are often assigned to urban tolerance groups (avoiders, adapters and exploiters). But do these groups show consistent responses to #urbanization ? Read my new paper to find out!
📷 Lilith Armstrong
doi.org/10.1016/j.gecc…

We cannot solve the climate crisis by cutting down trees - The tension between renewables and biodiversity should be solvable through lateral thinking and careful planning - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2023-10-2…

Hey WABSI #TheBioCon I'm speaking in the last session, but if you're working in local government, consulting or anything #urbanNature related please come see my talk at 3:45!
🌿🌏🦜🗺️🪲👩‍💻🧪
I'm looking for WA collabs & case studies to explore how we plan for nature in cities!

Being ‘Nature positive’ isn’t just planting a few trees –it’s actually stopping the damage we do.

Here are 3 ways to make sure nature positive is truly positive for nature, and not greenwashing. Research by Martine Maron Megan Evans Sophus zu Ermgassen

theconversation.com/nature-positiv…

If the rumours are true, the weather in Melbourne this weekend will be perfect for a spot of Wren Watching! 👀🤗🐦🤓
#wrensday

Wahooo! And we are so excited that you could join us here in RMIT Centre for Urban Research Dr Jacinta Humphrey 🐦🌳🏠 🤩

I want to see the cost analysis this outrageous decision has been based on!
City of Perth DLGSC how can you justify paving over such an incredible example of the multiple benefits this kind of novel urban nature infrastructure brings to people!?
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We need to see the receipts.