Tactical Taxonomy Contracts
Applied Taxonomy Contracts
Progress Report 20___/20___
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Bush Blitz represents a globally unique, cross-sector partnership, drawing on the
knowledge and expertise of government, non-government organisations, industry and
science to document the biodiversity of the oldest continent on Earth and provide an
international benchmark for biodiversity knowledge. The Australian Biological Resources
Study (ABRS) Tactical Taxonomy Contracts provide funding specifically targeted to assist
in the publication of new species collected from Bush Blitz surveys conducted in National
Reserve System locations around Australia.
Important dates
Progress Report due
Progress Payment due
30 June 2013
Upon receipt and acceptanceof Progress Report
Final Report due
31 January 2014
Financial Acquittal due
31 January 2014
A progress report must be filed with the
ABRS Grants Officer.
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THIS FORM
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Project title
Contract no.
Please contact ABRS if you are unsure of your number.
Contract Recipient
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only if changed.
Commencement and completion date of
project
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Objectives of the Activity
Please input the Objectives of the Activity as specified in your contract.
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Statement against Objectives
Please provide a statement (no more than 2 pages) against the Objectives as listed in
your contract. Please complete the table below. Please also list the names of taxa
revised and described.
Number of taxa revised/described over the reporting period
Taxa revised
New taxa described
Studies to be completed
Unpublished
Genera
#
Species
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Published
Genera
Species
Bush Blitz Research Priorities
Please detail any other benefits against the Bush Blitz Research Priorities that have
been identified.
Early Career Researchers
Indicate the names, degree for which enrolled, and full-time or part-time status of any
students involved in this project.
ECR Name
Degree
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FT/PT Status
Certification
I certify to the best of my knowledge that all the details on this progress report are true
and complete and that satisfactory progress against the project aims has been made.
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SIGNATURE OF RECIPIENT
Date
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SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE
Date
OFFICER FROM ADMINISTERING INSTITUTION
Designation of Responsible Officer
Please return this report to:
Grants Officer
Australian Biological Resources Study
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and
Communities
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
Ph:
(02) 6250 9435
Email: abrs.grants@environment.gov.au
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