Dr. Rolf Schlagloth
Cert.IV (Ecotourism); B.Appl.Sci.; Grad.Dip.Edu.; M.Ed.St.; PhD
Lecturer
School of Access Education
- r.schlagloth@cqu.edu.au
- ORCID: 0000-0001-7710-3786
- (07) 4930 6964
- 0419200768 Mobile Phone
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Rockhampton North
32 - 42
About Me
Rolf has a background in Natural Resource Management focusing on Koala ecology, conservation, education, ethics and history through his work with Koala Research - CQ (School of Health, Medical and Applied Science at CQUniversity). His PhD research modelled koala roadkill blackspots and involved radio-tracking and handling of koalas, disease and diet studies. Rolf has more than 25 years’ experience in wildlife and vegetation studies, in Victoria (Vic) and Queensland (Qld). He has also been a high school teacher of senior mathematics and science in both states and is now pursuing his combined passions of research and teaching by working in CQU’s STEPS program within the School of Access Education.
General
Background
Supervisions:
Graduate Certificate in Research (Associate supervisor) - J. Maier (2022/23). Comparative analysis of the impact of conservation status on planning and environment regulations in Queensland and Victoria.
Honours (Supervisor) - C. Geddes (2022/23). Can utilising a citizen science approach add valuable scientific data, and make a meaningful impact, to scientific research and environmental decision making? A koala monitoring case study.
PhD (Associate supervisor) - P. Bwye (2022 - ). distribution and health status of koalas in Central Queensland.
Universities Studied At
University of Bonn (Germany)
University of Ballarat (Victoria) now Federation University
Central Queensland University
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
Awards
2021- Dean's (SAE) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER (Early Career)
Professional Memberships
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Central Queensland University (Qld) Research Committee of Academic Board 2013
Local Marine Advisory Committee for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2015 – 2018
Department of Primary Industries (Vic) Wildlife & Small Institutions Animal Ethics Committee 2005 – 2014
Federation University (fmr University of Ballarat) Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee 2002 – current Mt Buninyong Reserve Advisory Committee 2002 – 2011
Department of Human Services (Vic) Victorian Biotechnology Advisory Committee 2006 – 2008
Ballarat Region Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee 2001 – 2004
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
Australasian Wildlife Management Society 1998 – current Koori Heritage Trust 2002 – current
Australian Association for Environmental Education 2002 – current
Science Teachers Association of Australia 2008 – 2016
Capricornia Landcare Group 2012 – current
Australian Historical Association 2015 – 2018
Native Plants Qld 2016 – current
Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales 2018 – current
Australasian Animal Studies Association 2021 - current
Industry Reports
Schlagloth, R.; Hewson, M. & Santamaria, F. (2022). Koala Survey at Adair cattle property (near Sarina) Report to the Fitzroy Basin Association & CSIRO. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R.; Hewson, M. & Santamaria, F. (2022). CLARKE-CONNORS RANGE KOALA PROTECTION PROJECT Koala Survey for Landholders Final project report February 2022. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R.; Hewson, M. & Santamaria, F. (2021). CLARKE-CONNORS RANGE KOALA PROTECTION PROJECT Koala Survey for Landholders Draft project report December 2021. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R. (2018). Managing Central Queensland’s Clarke Connors Range koala population. Predicting future koala-road kill hotspots. Koala Research Project – Eton Range Realignment. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R., Mitchell, D. and Rhodes, J. (2008). Use of Blue Gum Plantations by Koalas. A report to stakeholders in the plantation industry.
Schlagloth, R., Thomson, H. and Mitchell, (2006). Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management for Ballarat City Council (Part 1- The Plan, part 2 – resource document)
Schlagloth, R., Callaghan, J., Thomson, H. and Mitchell, (2006). Draft Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management for Ballarat City Council (Part 1- The Plan, part 2 – resource document)
Schlagloth, R. and Santamaria, F. (2001). Koala Survey for Ballarat. Report on an extensive survey of ratepayers’ attitude to, and experiences with, koala conservation. City of Ballarat / Australian Koala Foundation.
Prevett, P. T., Pope, R., Smithyman, S., & Schlagloth, R. (1995). Interaction between Koalas and Roads on the Midland Highway and Western Freeway in Victoria: University of Ballarat.
Recent Research Projects
National Koala Monitoring Program (NKMP) 2023-2026 (2023092308)
Grant: Contract Research (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Total Funding: $136,285.45
Desktop Study of Coal Mining Impact on Koala Habitat in the Bowen Basin
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Lock the Gate Alliance Ltd (LTG) and Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland (EnvA-CQ) - Impacts of coal mining on koalas and koala habit in the Bowen Basin
Total Funding: $19,375.00
Monitoring the effectiveness of recent fauna sensitive infrastructure along the Peak Downs Highway (CN-19261)
Grant: Government Tender (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) (QLD) - Request for Quote CN-19261 Monitoring the Effectiveness of Fauna Sensitive Infrastructure along the Peak Downs Highway
Total Funding: $36,358.00
Pilot Survey for Koalas in the Clarke-Connors Range Project Area
Grant: Contract Research (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Fitzroy Basin Association
Total Funding: $12,013.83
Dean's Award for Outstanding Researchers - Early Career Research category
Grant: Award - Internal (Internal Grant)
Funding Schemes: Research Division (on behalf of SAE) Dean's Award - CQUniversity Awards for Outstanding Researchers 2021
Total Funding: $2,000.00
Boreelum Offset Habitat Assessment
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Earthtrade RFQ 20212372A: Invitation to submit a Scope and Quote for habitat quality, Koala and Squatter Pigeon surveys circa 2,000ha, Miriam Vale
Total Funding: $63,875.00
Developing and Implementing Koala Surveys for Landholders in the Clarke-Connors Range
Grant: Contract Research (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Clarke-Connors Range Koala Climate Change Refugia Project
Total Funding: $70,092.00
Research Supervision
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4104 Environmental management
- 3103 Ecology
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Research Interests
Ecology - Terrestrial Ecology
Environmental Science and Management - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Environmental Knowledge
Environmental Science and Management - Environmental Education and Extension
Environmental Science and Management - Wildlife and Habitat Management
Historical Studies - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History
Historical Studies - Australian History (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History)
