Biodiversity and Conservation Science

Marine monitoring in the Rowley Shoals. Photo by Will Robbins/DBCA

Biodiversity and Conservation Science (BCS) coordinates and delivers scientific research, data, monitoring and advice for the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

Under leadership from Dr Margaret Byrne, Executive Director of Biodiversity and Conservation Science, BCS staff undertake research and monitoring projects to support evidence-based decision making and the conservation and land management functions of the department.

In addition, BCS staff are custodians of physical conservation collections in the WA Herbarium and WA Seed Centre (Kensington), plus biodiversity data repositories supporting conservation of threatened flora, fauna and ecological communities.

Research Tools and Repositories

Research facilities, tools and data repositories managed by Biodiversity and Conservation Science.

Social Research

Social scientists in DBCA’s Visitor and Social Research Unit conduct social and visitor research in Parks and Wildlife Service-managed lands and waters.

Animal ethics and the use of animals

Ensuring the welfare, safety and health of animals used by DBCA for scientific purposes.

Our programs

Biodiversity and Conservation Science is structured into programs focused on key themes for the delivery of targeted science to support evidence-based decision making and the conservation and land management functions of the department.