
Hugh Possingham
Professor Hugh Possingham is a prominent conservation biologist and former chief scientist of Queensland. He has been an advocate for biodiversity protection, challenging assumptions about the ecological value of invasive native species and emphasizing the need for careful consideration in environmental policy decisions.
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Professor Hugh Possingham is another prominent ecologist involved in the environmental movement's discussions.
Why a Senate vote on carbon credits has split the environmental movementThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-09-10
BirdLife Australia president, ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham, said an outbreak in local wildlife was 'very likely' to occur, possibly within months.
fatal for cats, might stop off-leash dogsThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-06-27
University of Queensland Professor Hugh Possingham argued against the assumption that invasive native species lack biodiversity value.
Disused coal plant could burn wood under proposalThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-08-22
















