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Google Earth Engine – How it can be used in Environmental Science
Remote sensing (RS) is the collection of physical characteristics of an area based on measuring radiation and reflection from a distance, such as an aircraft, drones and satellites (USGS 2020). RS datasets have been collected from satellites for decades with much of...
Biosecurity: Protecting our State and Country
What is Biosecurity? As defined by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), biosecurity is the management of the risk of animal and plant pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading to protect our economy,...
Best Practice: Clearing of Native Vegetation
Dependent on the jurisdiction, native vegetation clearing activities most often require approval prior to the action occurring. Gaining formal approval to clear native vegetation can be a key milestone for projects and other developments; however, there are many...
Applying Duty of Care
Genuine human connection, emotion and responsibility are what makes up the foundation of duty of care. As humans and, more importantly, individuals, we have a responsibility to ourselves, others and the environment, which is reflected in the values displayed across...
Engaging with Indigenous Australians – The Indigenous Principles
Indigenous people of Australia have a strong cultural connection to the land. My research into Indigenous Australian Culture has led me to understand that when Indigenous people talk of Country, they refer to everything within the environment - landforms, waters, air,...
Australian Heritage Databases & Listings
Heritage is described by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) as: “All the things that makeup Australia’s identity – our spirit and ingenuity, our historic buildings, and our unique, living landscape. Our heritage is a legacy from our past,...
Workplace Distractions: is your mind on the job?
Workplace distractions can affect anyone and any job. It is common knowledge that workplace distractions often lead to the loss of productivity and quality of work. Once you have been distracted at work, it can also take you a considerable amount of time to re-focus....
Changing behavior: Designing an Environmental Awareness Program for your Workplace
The natural environment and climate change are two related topics which have gained significant momentum over the past decade. Particularly in the wake of Covid-19, we have seen evidence of our impact on the natural world and how a change in our actions can positively...
2020…Disaster or Year of Hope?
We have a number of unpopular opinions in my household that remain largely unspoken in polite circles; one being that Bordeaux wine is not really all that it’s cracked up to be, and another… that 2020, despite outwardly appearing to be a veritable disaster from most...
Conservation Reserves of WA
In support of WA Wander Out Yonder campaign, ISPL encourages Western Australians to visit National Parks, Nature Reserve or another place that protects WA fantastic biodiversity. National Parks and Reserves are Crown land that has been set aside for the preservation...