Useful+Links


 * Ian Lunt's Ecological Research || Ian is an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences and conducts his research in the Institute for Land, Water and Society at Charles Sturt University in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. His blog site about plants, ecology and vegetation conservation. ||
 * [|Water Watch] || Excellent site to go to for more information about monitoring waterways. Also has a useful link to a Data Interpretaion Manual that describes what your testing results mean. ||
 * [|SWIFFT] || **SWIFFT**, the **South West Integrated Flora & Fauna Team**, aims to maintain and develop knowledge and skills within the Southwest Victorian community in relation to the protection of threatened species and communities. Some great contacts and projects for science teams at your school.

SWIFFT is a joint initiative of the Victorian [|Department of Sustainability and Environment], the [|Department of Primary Industry], Landcare groups, [|Trust for Nature], the [|Threatened Species Network], catchment management authorities, and the [|Ballarat Environment Network]. ||
 * Australian Greenhouse Calculators || Enables users to see how their lifestyle contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Can be a little complex so it more suitable for middle - upper secondary students. Also has links for teacher resources. ||
 * [|Ecological Footprint] || EPA footprint calculator. Suitable for students of all ages, and will take students appoximately 15 minutes to complete. ||