The Australian Biological Resources Study aims to provide the underlying taxonomic knowledge necessary for the conservation and sustainable use of Australia's biodiversity. ABRS supports research on Australian organisms through a Grants and Scholarship scheme and publishes series of books on our flora and fauna.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/index.html

Biodiversity conservation and management is an integral part of the Victorian Government's environment policies and a fundamental element of the Department's integrated programs. Page provides information on biodiversity strategy, biodiversity conservation services, and flora and fauna program.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrence.nsf/childdocs/-8946409900BAC6344A256B260015D4AF?open

Provides information about biodiversity - the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/index.html

CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems (CSE) is focused on maintaining the sustainability of Australia's landscapes, environments and communities.

http://www.cse.csiro.au...

http://www.cse.csiro.au/index.htm

The Native Plants and Animals web pages of the Department of Sustainability and Environment website provides information and advice on conserving and managing species and regulates wildlife possession and trade and the taking of native plants and animals.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenpa.nsf/childdocs/-A59F5093F6D6511D4A2567D600824A61?open

Swooping birds may be a frightening or even a dangerous experience. Native birds swoop in urban and rural areas, in parks and gardens, along bike tracks and in school yards, or anywhere the birds are nesting. By understanding why native birds swoop and how to avoid them, breeding season may be less stressful for people.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenpa.nsf/LinkView/838467C25F04F89BCA256C2100166A833882F6D25A5CBF6CCA256C290005F61B