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)

81 - 92 of 92 works

1999

Journal Article

Trends in Wildlife Management and the Appropriateness of Australian University Training

Baxter, G. S., Hockings, M., Carter, R. W. and Beeton, J. S. (1999). Trends in Wildlife Management and the Appropriateness of Australian University Training. Conservation Biology, 13 (4), 842-849. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1739.1999.98274.x

Trends in Wildlife Management and the Appropriateness of Australian University Training

1999

Conference Publication

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

Hardy, A. and Beeton, R. J. S. (1999). Sustainable tourism: An overview of the concept and its position in relation to tourism theory. International Geographical Union Sustainable Tourism Study Group and International Tourism Students' Conference, Oamaru, Otago, NZ, 30 Aug - 2 Sep 1999. Dunedin, New Zealand: Centre for Tourism, University of Otago.

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

1999

Journal Article

Building better wildlife-habitat models

Beutel, T.S., Beeton, R.J.S. and Baxter, G.S. (1999). Building better wildlife-habitat models. Ecography, 22 (2), 219-223. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0587.1999.tb00471.x

Building better wildlife-habitat models

1999

Conference Publication

Ecological history from faecal deposits beneath shearing sheds: A novel approach for reconstructing vegetation change in Australian rangelands

Witt, G.B., Berghammer, L. J., Bland, S., Beeton, R. J. S. and Moll, E. J. (1999). Ecological history from faecal deposits beneath shearing sheds: A novel approach for reconstructing vegetation change in Australian rangelands. People and Rangelands: Building the Future, the VI International Rangeland Congress, Townsville, 19 - 23 July, 1999. Aust.: VI International Rangeland Congress.

Ecological history from faecal deposits beneath shearing sheds: A novel approach for reconstructing vegetation change in Australian rangelands

1999

Conference Publication

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

Hardy, A. and Beeton, R. J. S. (1999). Sustainable tourism or maintainable tourism: Managing resources for more than average outcomes. The 1999 International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, University of Qld., 7 - 10 July, 1999. St Lucia, Brisbane: The University of Queensland.

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

1999

Conference Publication

Some dimensions of cultural change under the influence of tourism

Carter, R. W. and Beeton, R. J. S. (1999). Some dimensions of cultural change under the influence of tourism. The 1999 International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, University of Qld., 7 - 10 July 1999. St Lucia, Brisbane: The University of Queensland.

Some dimensions of cultural change under the influence of tourism

1999

Conference Publication

Vegetation dynamics and the implications for protected area management in south-west Queensland rangelands

Page, M. J., Beeton, R. J. S. and Mott, J. J. (1999). Vegetation dynamics and the implications for protected area management in south-west Queensland rangelands. People & Rangelands: Building the Future, the VI International Rangeland Congress, Townsville, Qld., Australia, 19 - 23 July, 1999. Townsville, Qld., Aust.: VI International Rangeland Congress.

Vegetation dynamics and the implications for protected area management in south-west Queensland rangelands

1999

Conference Publication

Evaluation and protected areas: Factors shaping a probable future

Beeton, R. J. S. (1999). Evaluation and protected areas: Factors shaping a probable future. 3rd Best Parks Practice Conference, Brisbane, 5 - 8 September 1999. Brisbane: Australasian Best Parks Practice Association.

Evaluation and protected areas: Factors shaping a probable future

1999

Conference Publication

The use of grounded theory as a tool to facilitate theory on stakeholder perceptions of sustainable tourism

Hardy, A. and Beeton, R. J. S. (1999). The use of grounded theory as a tool to facilitate theory on stakeholder perceptions of sustainable tourism. International Geographical Union Sustainable Tourism Study Group and International Tourism Students' Conference, Oamaru, Otago, NZ, 30 Aug - 2 Sep 1999. Dunedin, New Zealand: Centre for Tourism, University of Otago.

The use of grounded theory as a tool to facilitate theory on stakeholder perceptions of sustainable tourism

1999

Conference Publication

Vegetation change in the eastern Karoo (South Africa) from 1916 to 1992 using carbon isotope analysis of historical wool staples

Witt, G.B., Moll, E. J., Beeton, R. J. S. and Hoffman, M. T. (1999). Vegetation change in the eastern Karoo (South Africa) from 1916 to 1992 using carbon isotope analysis of historical wool staples. People and Rangelands: Building the Future, the VI International Rangeland Congress, Townsville, Qld., Aust., 19 -23 July, 1999. Aust.: VI International Rangeland Congress.

Vegetation change in the eastern Karoo (South Africa) from 1916 to 1992 using carbon isotope analysis of historical wool staples

1998

Journal Article

Isotopes, wool, and rangeland monitoring: Let the sheep do the sampling

Witt, GB, Moll, EJ, Beeton, RJS and Murray, PJ (1998). Isotopes, wool, and rangeland monitoring: Let the sheep do the sampling. Environmental Management, 22 (1), 145-152. doi: 10.1007/s002679900091

Isotopes, wool, and rangeland monitoring: Let the sheep do the sampling

1983

Journal Article

Molt and plumages of Eastern Rosellas Platycercus-Eximius

Wyndham, Edmund, Brereton, John L. and Beeton, Robert J.S. (1983). Molt and plumages of Eastern Rosellas Platycercus-Eximius. Emu, 83 (4), 242-246. doi: 10.1071/MU9830242

Molt and plumages of Eastern Rosellas Platycercus-Eximius

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

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  • 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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