Our Programs
Business Strategy and Operations
Responsible for the leadership, administrative framework and governance arrangements operating within BRS. The BSO provides business direction for the delivery of scientific rural solutions that effectively contribute to the outcomes of government.
Fisheries and Marine Sciences
Provides scientific advice on Australia’s marine ecosystems and the sustainable harvesting of fish stocks. More...
Land and Forest Sciences
Provides information on the extent and status of native forests, plantations and other vegetation to facilitate industry development and encourage ecologically sustainable forest and vegetation management through analysis of forest and vegetation data. More...
Land Management Sciences
Provides scientific advice to government and other clients on land use and land management practices, feral animal and weed management, agricultural biotechnology, biodiversity in production systems, resource indicators, and greenhouse science. More...
Risk Sciences
Hosts and maintains the Australian Natural Resources Data Library (ANRDL), develops innovative information systems and tools eg on-line mapping provides specialist and technical expertise eg statistical analysis and modelling and World Wide Web solutions. More...
Social Sciences
Provides advice on the human dimension and social impacts of government policies on rural industries, communities and individuals. More...
Water Sciences
Provides information for catchment planning, national policy development and program implementation through assessment of salinity hazard and risk, and water resources using methods including airborne electromagnetics (AEM) and modelling techniques. More...
Climate Change Sciences
Provides a comprehensive set of climate services, ranging from assessments of drought and Exceptional Circumstances applications, developing new tools to better equip producers and industry to deal with climate variability and climate change. More...