The tropical savannas are landscapes of dense grasses and
scattered trees that stretch across northern Australia. The region
dominates the top third of the country and is home to a rich
variety of plants and animals. Industries in the region generate
$7.5 billion in income yearly.
Tropical Savannas CRC was established in late 1995 and consists
of a large number of partner agencies. We have more than 100
project staff based in centres including Darwin, Townsville,
Kununurra, Katherine, Charters Towers, Cairns, Mareeba and the
University of Queensland's Gatton campus.
We operate not only across the region, but across disciplines
including ecology, biology, economics, information technology and
social sciences. We aim to tackle gaps in savanna information and
research for the region's stakeholders: the people who live and
work in the tropical savannas.
- CSIRO: Land & Water and Sustainable Ecosystems
- Department of Agriculture WA
- Department of Conservation WA
- Director of National Parks
- James Cook University
- Meat and Livestock Australia
- North Australia Beef Research Council
- North Australia Indigenous Land and Sea Management
Alliance
- NT Primary Industry & Fisheries
- NT Dept of Lands Planning & Environment
- Northern Territory University
- Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT
- Queensland Department of Natural Resources & Mines
- Queensland Department of Primary Industries
- Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
- University of Queensland
