Chris Taylor

Dr Chris Taylor is an environmental scientist and researcher with a strong focus on landscape ecology, forest management, and conservation. With a background in studying the impacts of land use on biodiversity, Chris has contributed significantly to our understanding of how human activities affect natural ecosystems. His work often involves collaborations with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders to develop sustainable land management practices. Chris is known for his dedication to preserving Australia’s unique environments, particularly in the context of climate change and habitat loss, and has published extensively in the field of environmental science.

Recent articles by Chris Taylor

Focusing on the EPBC but dropping the ball on protection

Focusing on the EPBC but dropping the ball on protection

While national environmental attention is fixed on EPBC Act reforms in Canberra, some Australian states have dropped the ball on forest protection – and this is seriously undermining Australia’s target of protecting 30% of the continent by 2030.

If you go down to the forests today, you’re in for a big surprise (mass deforestation)

If you go down to the forests today, you’re in for a big surprise (mass deforestation)

Visit many areas of state forest in parts of Victoria and you might get a shock – the forest isn’t there.

Logging by another name – 'Forest Gardening'

Logging by another name – 'Forest Gardening'

First Nations’ sovereignty is in Country, and First Nations are sovereigns of their respective Countries. First Nations believe they have an obligation to defend Country from natural resource exploitation that causes widespread negative impacts to ecosystems. One of those forms of exploitation is native forest logging.