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)

61 - 80 of 92 works

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

2003

Journal Article

Integrating science and management through collaborative learning and better information management

Bosch, OJH, Ross, AH and Beeton, RJS (2003). Integrating science and management through collaborative learning and better information management. Systems Research And Behavioral Science, 20 (2), 107-118. doi: 10.1002/sres.536

Integrating science and management through collaborative learning and better information management

2002

Book

Monitoring visitors to natural areas : A manual with standard methodological guidelines

Horneman, L. N, Beeton, R.J.S., Hockings, M. and Queensland Government, Sport and Recreation Queensland (2002). Monitoring visitors to natural areas : A manual with standard methodological guidelines. Brisbane Qld Australia:

Monitoring visitors to natural areas : A manual with standard methodological guidelines

2002

Journal Article

Sustainable tourism: An overview of the concept and its position in relation to conceptualisations of tourism

Hardy, Anne, Beeton, Robert J. S. and Pearson, Leonie (2002). Sustainable tourism: An overview of the concept and its position in relation to conceptualisations of tourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 10 (6), 475-496.

Sustainable tourism: An overview of the concept and its position in relation to conceptualisations of tourism

2002

Conference Publication

Processes and Mechanisms for Integrating Research and Management

Bosch, O. J., Ross, H. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2002). Processes and Mechanisms for Integrating Research and Management. 2001 South East Queensland Biodiversity Recovery Conference, Lake Perseverance Recreation Centre, 29 October to 2 November 2001. Crows Nest: Southern Queensland Biodiversity Network.

Processes and Mechanisms for Integrating Research and Management

2002

Conference Publication

Aplicabilidade do mAndo Ciclo de Vida (ACV) na avaliados impactos ambientais da agricultura

Spies, A., Wegener, M. K., Chamala, S. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2002). Aplicabilidade do mAndo Ciclo de Vida (ACV) na avaliados impactos ambientais da agricultura. V SimpLatino-americano sobre Investigae Extensem Sistemas Agr, Florianopolis, Brazil, 20-23 May 2002. Florianopolis, Brazil: IESA/SBSP.

Aplicabilidade do mAndo Ciclo de Vida (ACV) na avaliados impactos ambientais da agricultura

2002

Conference Publication

Estimating Environmental Impact from Poultry Production in Brazil Using LCA

Spies, A., Wegener, M. K., Chamala, S. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2002). Estimating Environmental Impact from Poultry Production in Brazil Using LCA. 3rd Australian Conference on Life Cycle Assessment, Gold Coast, 5-17 July 2002. Brisbane: Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society.

Estimating Environmental Impact from Poultry Production in Brazil Using LCA

2002

Conference Publication

Sustainability of the Pig and Poultry Industries in Santa Catarina State, Brazil: Challenges for socio-economic researchers, extension professionals and operators

Spies, A., Wegener, M. K., Chamala, S. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2002). Sustainability of the Pig and Poultry Industries in Santa Catarina State, Brazil: Challenges for socio-economic researchers, extension professionals and operators. 46th Annual Conference, AARES, Canberra, 13-15 February 2002. Canberra: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society.

Sustainability of the Pig and Poultry Industries in Santa Catarina State, Brazil: Challenges for socio-economic researchers, extension professionals and operators

2002

Conference Publication

Life cycle Assessment of Pig and Poultry Production in Santa Catarins, Brazil - A comparison of the environmental impacts

Spies, A., Wegener, M. K., Chamala, S. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2002). Life cycle Assessment of Pig and Poultry Production in Santa Catarins, Brazil - A comparison of the environmental impacts. 4th Queensland Environmental Conference, Brisbane, 30-31 May 2002. Brisbane, Australia: environmental Engineering Society (Qld Chapter).

Life cycle Assessment of Pig and Poultry Production in Santa Catarins, Brazil - A comparison of the environmental impacts

2001

Conference Publication

Abstract: The use of WWW Based Electronic Surveys to Gather Stakeholder Feedback - Can it benefit Rural Extension?

Spies, A., Wegener, M. K., Chamala, S. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2001). Abstract: The use of WWW Based Electronic Surveys to Gather Stakeholder Feedback - Can it benefit Rural Extension?. National Conference on Agribusiness and Extension Management, Manage, Hyderabad, 7-8 December 2001. Hyderabad, India: International Extension Forum and Manage.

Abstract: The use of WWW Based Electronic Surveys to Gather Stakeholder Feedback - Can it benefit Rural Extension?

2001

Journal Article

Sustainable tourism or maintainable tourism: Managing resources for more than average outcomes

Hardy, A. L. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2001). Sustainable tourism or maintainable tourism: Managing resources for more than average outcomes. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 9 (3), 168-192. doi: 10.1080/09669580108667397

Sustainable tourism or maintainable tourism: Managing resources for more than average outcomes

2001

Conference Publication

The Need for Environmental Extension Education in Facilitating Sustainability of Pig and Poultry Industries in Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Spies, A., Spies, C., Chamala, S., Wegener, M. K. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2001). The Need for Environmental Extension Education in Facilitating Sustainability of Pig and Poultry Industries in Santa Catarina State, Brazil. APEN2001 International Conference: Exploring beyond the boundaries of extension and paving the way for a positive future for regional communities., The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, 3-5 October 2001. Toowoomba: Australasia-Pacific Extension Network.

The Need for Environmental Extension Education in Facilitating Sustainability of Pig and Poultry Industries in Santa Catarina State, Brazil

2001

Conference Publication

Impact of the Vertically Integrated Pig and Poultry Industries on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Family Farming Systems in Brazil

Spies, A., Wegener, M. K., Chamala, S. and Beeton, R.J.S. (2001). Impact of the Vertically Integrated Pig and Poultry Industries on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Family Farming Systems in Brazil. National Conference on Agribusiness and Extension Management, 7-8 December 2001. Hyderabad, India: International Extensions Forum and Manage.

Impact of the Vertically Integrated Pig and Poultry Industries on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Family Farming Systems in Brazil

2000

Journal Article

Grass response to shrub removal in two semi-arid vegetation communities

Page, M, Beeton, RJS and Mott, JJ (2000). Grass response to shrub removal in two semi-arid vegetation communities. The Rangeland Journal, 22 (2), 220-234. doi: 10.1071/RJ0000220

Grass response to shrub removal in two semi-arid vegetation communities

2000

Journal Article

Retrospective Monitoring of Rangeland Vegetation Change: Ecohistory from Deposits of Sheep Dung Associated with Shearing Sheds

Witt, GB, Berghammer, LJ, Beeton, RJS and Moll, EJ (2000). Retrospective Monitoring of Rangeland Vegetation Change: Ecohistory from Deposits of Sheep Dung Associated with Shearing Sheds. Austral Ecology (formerly the Australian Journal of Ecology), 25 (3), 260-267. doi: 10.1046/j.1442-9993.2000.01027.x

Retrospective Monitoring of Rangeland Vegetation Change: Ecohistory from Deposits of Sheep Dung Associated with Shearing Sheds

2000

Conference Publication

From Waste to Wealth: a Case Study of an Innovative, Profitable Total Waste Management System in an Australian Piggery

Spies, A., Chamala, S., Beeton, R. J. S. and Cameron, D. C. (2000). From Waste to Wealth: a Case Study of an Innovative, Profitable Total Waste Management System in an Australian Piggery. The 2000 Eco-management and Auditing Conference, Unversity of Manchester, 29 -30 June 2000. Manchester: ERP Environment.

From Waste to Wealth: a Case Study of an Innovative, Profitable Total Waste Management System in an Australian Piggery

2000

Journal Article

Is the removal of domestic stock sufficient to restore semi-arid conservation areas?

Page, Manda J. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2000). Is the removal of domestic stock sufficient to restore semi-arid conservation areas?. Pacific Conservation Biology, 6 (3), 245-253.

Is the removal of domestic stock sufficient to restore semi-arid conservation areas?

2000

Conference Publication

Sustainability Indicators for the Pig Industry in Santa Catarina - Brazil

Spies, A., Chamala, S., Wegener, M. K., Beeton, R. J. S. and Cameron, D. C. (2000). Sustainability Indicators for the Pig Industry in Santa Catarina - Brazil. 2000 Research Conference, University of Queensland Gatton, 4 October, 2000. Gatton: The University of Queensland.

Sustainability Indicators for the Pig Industry in Santa Catarina - Brazil

2000

Other Outputs

Public Inquiry: Management of National Parks in Queensland

Beeton R. J. S. (2000). Public Inquiry: Management of National Parks in Queensland. Brisbane, QLD: Local Government Association of Queensland.

Public Inquiry: Management of National Parks in Queensland

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
    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
  • 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
  • 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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