Book contents
- Rebuilding an Ecosystem
- Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation
- Rebuilding an Ecosystem
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Part I Beginnings
- Part II Results
- 6 Plants
- 7 Arthropods
- 8 Truffle Fungi
- 9 Soils
- 10 Soil Microbe and Fungal Communities
- 11 Inferring Diet from Isotope Analysis of Scat and Hair
- 12 Systematic Selection of Species for Reintroduction
- 13 Vertebrates
- 14 An Introduction to the Eastern Bettong
- 15 Translocating the Eastern Bettong
- 16 Establishing the Eastern Bettong and Moving towards Coexistence
- 17 Ecosystem Effects of the Eastern Bettong
- 18 Social and Cultural Perspectives
- 19 Synthesis for Ecological Teaching
- Part III Reflections and the Future
- Appendices
- Index
- References
19 - Synthesis for Ecological Teaching
from Part II - Results
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 July 2026
Book contents
- Rebuilding an Ecosystem
- Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation
- Rebuilding an Ecosystem
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Part I Beginnings
- Part II Results
- 6 Plants
- 7 Arthropods
- 8 Truffle Fungi
- 9 Soils
- 10 Soil Microbe and Fungal Communities
- 11 Inferring Diet from Isotope Analysis of Scat and Hair
- 12 Systematic Selection of Species for Reintroduction
- 13 Vertebrates
- 14 An Introduction to the Eastern Bettong
- 15 Translocating the Eastern Bettong
- 16 Establishing the Eastern Bettong and Moving towards Coexistence
- 17 Ecosystem Effects of the Eastern Bettong
- 18 Social and Cultural Perspectives
- 19 Synthesis for Ecological Teaching
- Part III Reflections and the Future
- Appendices
- Index
- References
Summary
Humanity faces multiple, complex environmental challenges. Preparing students to tackle these challenges in their future careers means building diverse knowledge and skillsets, including critical thinking and communication. However, traditional learning that has largely focussed on describing concepts can often fall short in ecology. Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary (MFWS) provides experiential and interactive activities that allow students to not only learn concepts but also to apply this knowledge. Here, we outline the integration of MFWS into tertiary courses and how this has shaped learning styles and experiences. Critically, MFWS has provided students with (i) a real-world example encouraging the application of their knowledge and to think critically about the implications and feasibility of management recommendation and (ii) opportunities to interact with professionals in the field, including researchers, managers, decision-makers and science communicators. These experiences allow students to explore their professional identity and prepares them for a career in conservation.
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- Rebuilding an EcosystemIntegrating Applied Research and Restoration, pp. 406 - 426Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2026
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