Dr Bob Beeton
Dr

Bob Beeton

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Background

Bob Beeton Graduated from the University of New England (UNE) in 1969. From 1970 to 1973 he worked as an ecologist on bird and other pest problems on the Ord River Development W.A. In 1974 he returned to UNE and was on the staff of the Zoology Department where he taught Biology, Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Experimental Methods. His research was in wildlife management. In 1978 Bob was recruited to the Queensland Agricultural College (QAC) to establish the Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife program. By 1990 the program had diversified into several other programs and the Natural Systems and Wildlife Management degree. QAC amalgamated with UQ in 1990 and following amalgamation Bob was involved in establishing the Bachelor of Environmental Management and Master of Environmental Management programs. Since 1991 Bob was has been Head of Department and Head of School for 11 years and served on many University Committees. Bob has also been involved in extensive Community and Government service both at the State and Commonwealth level. Awards include 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Award Rainforest Canopy Walk Project. 1994 Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Queensland; 2000 Affirmative Action Commendation, University of Queensland; 2000 Fellow Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (FEIANZ); 2009 Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for contribution to Environment and Resource Management and 2009 Lockyer Legend for service to the community.

Availability

Dr Bob Beeton is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Environmental Sciences Tourism

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Rural Science, University of New England Australia
  • Masters (Coursework), University of New England Australia

Search Professor Bob Beeton’s works on UQ eSpace

92 works between 1983 and 2024
All (92) Journal Article (41) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (33) Book (4) Other Outputs (9)

1 - 20 of 92 works

2024

Journal Article

Advancing urban sustainability transitions: a framework for understanding urban complexity and enhancing integrative transformations

Li, Ying, Beeton, Robert J. S., Zhao, Xiaofeng, Fan, Yeting, Yang, Qingke, Li, Jianbao and Ding, Linlin (2024). Advancing urban sustainability transitions: a framework for understanding urban complexity and enhancing integrative transformations. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11 (1) 1064. doi: 10.1057/s41599-024-03598-x

Advancing urban sustainability transitions: a framework for understanding urban complexity and enhancing integrative transformations

2023

Journal Article

The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia

Prakoso, Wahyu Catur, Boonchai, Chantinee and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2023). The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia. Zoo Biology, 42 (1), 67-74. doi: 10.1002/zoo.21695

The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia

2022

Journal Article

An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand

Sontiwanich, Phanaranan, Boonchai, Chantinee and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2022). An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand. Sustainability, 14 (20) 13315, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/su142013315

An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand

2019

Journal Article

The conservation significance of the biota of Barrow Island, Western Australia

Lynch, Jasmyn, Beeton, Robert and Greenslade, Penelope (2019). The conservation significance of the biota of Barrow Island, Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 102, 98-133.

The conservation significance of the biota of Barrow Island, Western Australia

2019

Journal Article

Enhancing the adaptive capacity for urban sustainability: a bottom-up approach to understanding the urban social system in China

Li, Ying, Beeton, Robert J. S., Sigler, Thomas and Halog, Anthony (2019). Enhancing the adaptive capacity for urban sustainability: a bottom-up approach to understanding the urban social system in China. Journal of Environmental Management, 235, 51-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.01.044

Enhancing the adaptive capacity for urban sustainability: a bottom-up approach to understanding the urban social system in China

2018

Journal Article

Leadership competencies for hospitality management staff in Thailand

Weerakit, Nareeya and Beeton, R. J. S. (2018). Leadership competencies for hospitality management staff in Thailand. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, 17 (3), 314-339. doi: 10.1080/15332845.2017.1406277

Leadership competencies for hospitality management staff in Thailand

2016

Journal Article

Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China

Li, Ying, Beeton, R. J. S., Halog, Anthony and Sigler, Thomas (2016). Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 110, 87-98. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.03.023

Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China

2016

Journal Article

Individual responses to climate change: framing effects on pro-environmental behaviors

Sapiains, Rodolfo, Beeton, Robert J. S. and Walker, Iain A. (2016). Individual responses to climate change: framing effects on pro-environmental behaviors. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 46 (8), 483-493. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12378

Individual responses to climate change: framing effects on pro-environmental behaviors

2016

Journal Article

Sustainable development in the Asian Century: an inquiry of its understanding in Phuket, Thailand

Boonchai, Chantinee and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2016). Sustainable development in the Asian Century: an inquiry of its understanding in Phuket, Thailand. Sustainable Development, 24 (2), 109-123. doi: 10.1002/sd.1612

Sustainable development in the Asian Century: an inquiry of its understanding in Phuket, Thailand

2015

Other Outputs

Commonwealth Marine Reserves Review: Report of the Expert Scientific Panel

Beeton, R. J. S. (Bob), Buxton, Colin D., Cochrane, Peter, Dittmann, Sabine and Pepperell, Julian G. (2015). Commonwealth Marine Reserves Review: Report of the Expert Scientific Panel. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of the Environment.

Commonwealth Marine Reserves Review: Report of the Expert Scientific Panel

2015

Other Outputs

Grassroots management of a protected area: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines in Global Report on Public-Private Partnerships: Tourism Development

Goloran, Trishah and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2015). Grassroots management of a protected area: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines in Global Report on Public-Private Partnerships: Tourism Development. Affiliate Members Report Madrid, Spain: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Grassroots management of a protected area: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines in Global Report on Public-Private Partnerships: Tourism Development

2015

Journal Article

Modelling the transition toward urban sustainability: a case study of the industrial city of Jinchang, China

Li, Ying, Beeton, R. J. S., Sigler, Thomas and Halog, Anthony (2015). Modelling the transition toward urban sustainability: a case study of the industrial city of Jinchang, China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 134, 22-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.10.053

Modelling the transition toward urban sustainability: a case study of the industrial city of Jinchang, China

2015

Journal Article

A Systems Thinking Approach for Enhancing Adaptive Capacity in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Causal Mapping of Factors Influencing Environmental Adaptation in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry

Nguyen, Hong Nga, Beeton, Robert J.S. and Halog, Anthony (2015). A Systems Thinking Approach for Enhancing Adaptive Capacity in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Causal Mapping of Factors Influencing Environmental Adaptation in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry. Environment Systems and Decisions, 35 (4), 490-503. doi: 10.1007/s10669-015-9570-5

A Systems Thinking Approach for Enhancing Adaptive Capacity in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Causal Mapping of Factors Influencing Environmental Adaptation in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry

2015

Journal Article

The impacts of nature-based adventure tourism on children in a Thai village

Tirasattayapitak, Sukhwan, Chaiyasain, Chainun and Beeton, R. J. S. (2015). The impacts of nature-based adventure tourism on children in a Thai village. Tourism Management Perspectives, 15, 122-127. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2015.05.003

The impacts of nature-based adventure tourism on children in a Thai village

2015

Journal Article

Sustainability from a Chinese cultural perspective: the implications of harmonious development in environmental management

Li, Ying, Cheng, Hao, Beeton, R. J. S., Sigler, Thomas and Halog, Anthony (2015). Sustainability from a Chinese cultural perspective: the implications of harmonious development in environmental management. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 18 (3), 679-696. doi: 10.1007/s10668-015-9671-9

Sustainability from a Chinese cultural perspective: the implications of harmonious development in environmental management

2015

Journal Article

The dissociative experience: mediating the tension between people’s awareness of environmental problems and their inadequate behavioral responses

Sapiains, Rodolfo, Beeton, Robert J.S. and Walker, Iain A. (2015). The dissociative experience: mediating the tension between people’s awareness of environmental problems and their inadequate behavioral responses. Ecopsychology, 7 (1), 38-47. doi: 10.1089/eco.2014.0048

The dissociative experience: mediating the tension between people’s awareness of environmental problems and their inadequate behavioral responses

2014

Journal Article

Integrating stakeholder perceptions of environmental risk into conventional management frameworks: Coal seam gas development in Queensland

Labouchardiere, R. A., Goater, S. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2014). Integrating stakeholder perceptions of environmental risk into conventional management frameworks: Coal seam gas development in Queensland. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 21 (4), 359-377. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2014.954012

Integrating stakeholder perceptions of environmental risk into conventional management frameworks: Coal seam gas development in Queensland

2014

Journal Article

SME adaptive capacity in response to environmental requirements: understanding it as a complex adaptive system

Nguyen, Nga Hong, Beeton, Robert J. S. and Halog, Anthony (2014). SME adaptive capacity in response to environmental requirements: understanding it as a complex adaptive system. Asian Journal of Business and Management, 2 (1), 1-17.

SME adaptive capacity in response to environmental requirements: understanding it as a complex adaptive system

2014

Journal Article

Corrigendum to: Can Hybrid Tourism be Sustainable? White Water Rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand(Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045)

Tirasatayapitak, Aree, Chaiyasain, Chainun and Beeton, R. J. S (2014). Corrigendum to: Can Hybrid Tourism be Sustainable? White Water Rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand(Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045). Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 20 (10), x-x. doi: 10.1080/10941665.2014.888029

Corrigendum to: Can Hybrid Tourism be Sustainable? White Water Rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand(Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045)

2014

Journal Article

Can hybrid tourism be sustainable? White water rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand

Tirasatayapitak, Aree, Chaiyasain, Chainun and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2014). Can hybrid tourism be sustainable? White water rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 20 (2), 210-222. doi: 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045

Can hybrid tourism be sustainable? White water rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand

Past funding

  • 2009
    Investigating long-term grazing exclosure for the assessment of maximum carbon storage and biodiversity of the Mulga lands
    Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Travel Grant - South Africa
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Study of Fodder Harvesting in Mulga Regional Ecosystems
    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Are we regulating for the sustainability of Australian Rangelands
    Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Environmental Management Plan for the Gatton Shire
    Gatton Shire Council
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Queensland National Parks & Wildlife Service
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2005
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Department Tourism, Sport & Racing - Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    The development of A Standardised Methodology for Improving the Management of Visitors to Natural Areas
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2005
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2005
    The Development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Dynamics and management of vegetation within the Mulga Lands Biogeographic Region in south-western Queensland.
    Department of Environment - Queensland
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Bob Beeton is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Bob Beeton directly for media enquiries about:

  • Environmental conservation
  • Environmental management
  • Farm management
  • Government and environment
  • Landscape management
  • National park management
  • Natural resource management
  • Policy - environmental
  • Regional communities
  • Rural communities
  • Species - extinction
  • State of environment reporting

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