Assessing the capacity of Australian terrestrial protected areas to conserve species

My work examines the structure of the Australian protected areas network on land, assessing whether it is likely to achieve its goal of supporting a variety of biodiversity for the long-term. Specifically, I look at how well the protected areas overlap with the location of a range of biodiversity features and how well they may perform in conserving the biodiversity over the long-term. I also assess whether connectedness between protected areas supports long-term outcomes for species conservation.