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)

41 - 60 of 92 works

2009

Other Outputs

Investigating long-term grazing exclosures for the assessment of carbon storage and biodiversity of the mulga lands

Witt, G. B, Noel, M. V, Bird, M. I and Beeton, R. J. S (2009). Investigating long-term grazing exclosures for the assessment of carbon storage and biodiversity of the mulga lands. Australia: Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

Investigating long-term grazing exclosures for the assessment of carbon storage and biodiversity of the mulga lands

2008

Journal Article

Success Attributes of Regional Natural Resource Management

Williams, J. A., Beeton, R. J. S. and McDonald, G. T. (2008). Success Attributes of Regional Natural Resource Management. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 3 (3), 203-222. doi: 10.2495/SDP-V3-N3-203-222

Success Attributes of Regional Natural Resource Management

2008

Book Chapter

Managing Cultural Change and Tourism: A review and perspective

Carter, R. W. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2008). Managing Cultural Change and Tourism: A review and perspective. Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Asia and the Pacific. (pp. 134-156) edited by B. Prideaux, D. J. Timothy and K. Chon. London: Routledge.

Managing Cultural Change and Tourism: A review and perspective

2007

Journal Article

Response to environmental flows in the Lower Tarim River, Xinjiang, China: An ecological interpretation of water-table dynamics

Hou, P., Beeton, R. J. S., Carter, R. W., Dong, X. G. and Li, X. (2007). Response to environmental flows in the Lower Tarim River, Xinjiang, China: An ecological interpretation of water-table dynamics. Journal of Environmental Management, 83 (4), 383-391. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2006.07.006

Response to environmental flows in the Lower Tarim River, Xinjiang, China: An ecological interpretation of water-table dynamics

2007

Conference Publication

Six years in a cement mixer: A landcare journey through changing times

Compton, E., Hayne, W. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2007). Six years in a cement mixer: A landcare journey through changing times. International Landcare Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 8 -11 October, 2006. Port Melbourne, Australia:

Six years in a cement mixer: A landcare journey through changing times

2007

Journal Article

Response to environmental flows in the lower Tarim River, Xinjiang, China: Ground water

Hou, P., Beeton, R. J. S., Carter, R. W., Dong, X. G. and Li, X. (2007). Response to environmental flows in the lower Tarim River, Xinjiang, China: Ground water. Journal of Environmental Management, 83 (4), 371-382. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.12.026

Response to environmental flows in the lower Tarim River, Xinjiang, China: Ground water

2007

Other Outputs

Six years in a cement mixer: A landcare journey through changing times

Compton, E., Hayne, W. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2007). Six years in a cement mixer: A landcare journey through changing times.

Six years in a cement mixer: A landcare journey through changing times

2006

Other Outputs

Society's forms of capital: A framework for renewing our thinkings

Beeton, R. J. S. (2006). Society's forms of capital: A framework for renewing our thinkings. Canberra, Australia: 2006 Australian State of the Environment Committee of the Environment, and Heritage.

Society's forms of capital: A framework for renewing our thinkings

2006

Conference Publication

Forces shaping natural resource management in rural and regional Australia

Beeton, Bob (2006). Forces shaping natural resource management in rural and regional Australia. Australian Values - Rural Policies: Symposium 2000, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 28-29 August, 2000. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.

Forces shaping natural resource management in rural and regional Australia

2006

Conference Publication

Digging deeper: Reflections on a symposium on Australian values rural policies

Gleeson, Tony, Turner, Cate, Beeton, Bob and Drinan, JOhn (2006). Digging deeper: Reflections on a symposium on Australian values rural policies. Australian Values - Rural Policies: Symposium 2000, Canberra, Australia, 28-29 August 2000. Barton, Australia: RIRDC.

Digging deeper: Reflections on a symposium on Australian values rural policies

2006

Book

Regional touring route travellers: users' motivations, attitudes and behaviours in Queensland and Tasmania

Hardy, Ann, Carter, Bill, Beeton, Bob, Olsen, Mark and Horneman, Louise (2006). Regional touring route travellers: users' motivations, attitudes and behaviours in Queensland and Tasmania. Gold Coast, Australia: CRC for Sustainable Tourism.

Regional touring route travellers: users' motivations, attitudes and behaviours in Queensland and Tasmania

2006

Other Outputs

Australia state of the environment 2006. Independent report to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Heritage

Beeton, R. J. S., Buckley, K., Jones, G. J., Morgan, M. D, Reichelt, R. E., Trewin, D. and 2006 Australian State of the Environment Committee (2006). Australia state of the environment 2006. Independent report to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Heritage. Canberra, Australia: Department of Environment and Heritage.

Australia state of the environment 2006. Independent report to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Heritage

2005

Conference Publication

Keynote: Climate Change: Facts? Opinions? Dilemmas?

Beeton, R. J. S. (2005). Keynote: Climate Change: Facts? Opinions? Dilemmas?. International Statistical Institute, 55th Session, Sydney, 5-12 April 2005.

Keynote: Climate Change: Facts? Opinions? Dilemmas?

2005

Other Outputs

Study of fodder harvesting in the Queensland Mulga region ecosystems

Beeton, R.J.S., Slaughter, G. and Page, M. (2005). Study of fodder harvesting in the Queensland Mulga region ecosystems.

Study of fodder harvesting in the Queensland Mulga region ecosystems

2005

Conference Publication

Means to ends: success attributes of regional NRM

Williams J.A., Beeton, Robert J.S. and McDonald G.T. (2005). Means to ends: success attributes of regional NRM. 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning, Bologna, Italy, 12-14 Sep 2005. Ashurst, England: WIT Press.

Means to ends: success attributes of regional NRM

2005

Book Chapter

Innovation Through Iterations: Improving regional touring routes through survey research

Hardy, A, Beeton, R.J.S. and Carter, R.W. (2005). Innovation Through Iterations: Improving regional touring routes through survey research. Regional Tourism Cases: Innovation in regional tourism. (pp. 91-101) edited by Dean Carson and Jim Macbeth. Altona, Victoria: Common Ground Publishing Pty Ltd.

Innovation Through Iterations: Improving regional touring routes through survey research

2005

Conference Publication

The "New" Regional Arrangements Keynote address

Beeton, R. J. S. and Williams, J. (2005). The "New" Regional Arrangements Keynote address. 2004 South East Queensland Biodiversity Conference, Gatton, QLD Australia, 30 June - 2 July 2004. Gatton, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

The "New" Regional Arrangements Keynote address

2004

Conference Publication

An Evaluation of Seed Rain as an Indicator of Rangeland Condition

Page, M. J. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2004). An Evaluation of Seed Rain as an Indicator of Rangeland Condition. Ecological Society of Australia Ecology Conference, University of Adelaide, 6-10 December 2004. Adelaide: ESA.

An Evaluation of Seed Rain as an Indicator of Rangeland Condition

2004

Conference Publication

Monitoring Mulga Land Change: 12 Years Later

Page, M. J. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2004). Monitoring Mulga Land Change: 12 Years Later. Australian Rangeland Soceity 13th Biennial Conference, Alice Springs, 5-8 July 2004. Australian Rangeland Society.

Monitoring Mulga Land Change: 12 Years Later

2004

Conference Publication

Current Approaches to Off Reserve NRM

Tangey, B., Page, M. J. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2004). Current Approaches to Off Reserve NRM. Ecological Society of Australia Ecology Conference, University of Adelaide, 6-10 December 2004. Adelaide: ESA.

Current Approaches to Off Reserve NRM

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 - 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
  • 2000 - 2002
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Queensland National Parks & Wildlife Service
    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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