Vishnu Prahalad
@vishnu_prahalad
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Geographer, PhD; wetlands ecology & management, #SaltmarshMatters, sustainable production-consumption systems, political economy; based @ University of Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania
Joined March 2013
New article in the #AustralianQuarterly: #Neoliberalism makes it sound respectable, we can call it for what it is, #SquirrelWheelEconomics where we dont know/ask 'when enough is enough' or consider #degrowth pathways to social and environmental abundance. https://t.co/2R02OJG042
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New paper - plain language summary: How People Experience Wetlands and Why It Matters
relationalthinkingblog.com
By Kate Pratt and Vishnu Prahalad Figure 1: Thematic diagram that illustrates nature connection in Tasmanian wetlands as experienced by our study participants, classed into 5 themes and 12 subtheme…
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These tiny sea stars (Parvulastra vivipara) don't get much larger than what you see here — and there's something else incredibly special about them. 🧵 ⤵️ 📷 vishnuprahalad on iNaturalist 📍 Australia 🔗: https://t.co/fv1HNkVQOW
#ObservationOfTheDay
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The old man and the book. Elated to complete The Ancients and have it out in the wild. Deep bow to Bob Brown for his launch, thanks to @dolphinsands and @GreenJ for their endorsements, to @AllenAndUnwin, to @FullersHobart, and all who helped make it.
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New paper in @austgeog investigating the barriers and enablers for studying #geography at higher levels in schools. Insights from teachers help frame strategies to help improve access to geography in schools as pathway to universities. @UTAS_ @InstAustGeog
https://t.co/Bcnu7fAAcZ
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My favourite Arctic migratory shorebird, the demure Grey Plover, has been uplisted from "least concern" to "vulnerable" by Birdlife International in response to rapid population declines (30-49% ! ) over three generations through "a myriad of plausible threats". #FlightLines
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Absolutely incredible collection of #saltmarsh butterflies and moths from #Tasmania by Peter McQuillan. Inspiring #biodiversity worth studying & protecting!
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💚 beautiful Talking Point paying tribute to Jamie Kirkpatrick in todays Mercury
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Many heartfelt thanks to the organisers for this event. Thanks also to ABC Radio National for the image of Jamie. Please share amongst your networks.
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Calling univ profs & lecturers! If you're interested in bringing concepts from Doughnut Economics into your teaching, we've launching a treasure trove for you! 7 slide decks, reading lists, videos & activities... Join us & @rethinkecon live on 6 Nov, 7-8pm (UK). Please RT! 1/2
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Gutted by the passing of dear friend, philosopher and guide Jamie Kirkpatrick. He personified geography and was a rare Renaissance Man in the age of specialisation. Grateful to him for introducing me to saltmarshes & much else. Photo @flettsflotsam from recent field trip. ❤️
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And the many mammals that use our #saltmarshes appear to be grazing some plants like Gahnia more than #Tecticornia with these shrubs able to outgrow any mild browsing, and are regenerating post clearing and livestock grazing at decadal scales. #restoration takes time! 3/3
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A key finding was that #saltmarsh is used regularly by native and non-native mammals, with their composition and use likely determined by landscape context - this being the subject of our follow up study now in progress. Mammals need consideration in #restoration projects. 2/3
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🆕 paper on mammals using #saltmarshes in Tasmania and their grazing effect on #Tecticornia shrubs that are regenerating post #restoration. @Sciences_UTAS
https://t.co/4Eu3KKzXsb 1/3
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Looking forward to attending @AMSAconf today and presenting fresh findings from our Blue Carbon project, #restoration of #saltmarsh fish habitats in #Tasmania, fully appreciated by baby flounders and mullets. @Sciences_UTAS @NRMSOUTH
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Dumping of green or any kind of waste like this is unacceptable and we need better monitoring of our public land and enforcement to prevent this. #politas
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These are not plants picked up from a sale, they were salvaged from green waste that has been illegally dumped in a coastal reserve near Carlton River wetlands #Tasmania 1/2
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I am looking for a new PhD student to work on an exciting remote sensing project using airborne hyperspectral imagery and machine learning/AI to find ancient trees in the rugged and remote Tasmanian landscape. More information here: https://t.co/oWHgrqrQZo
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Was photographing a #saltmarsh on Maria Island and got photo bombed by a kangaroo 🦘 Marsupial magnets these wetlands!
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Winter evening spring tide fishing is back on the menu in our #saltmarsh restoration site near Hobart, and also on the menu is counting baby flounders, and fine dining.
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