Reference to the index of the Tasmanian Biological Survey, 1937 - 1983

Abstract

In the 1920's and 1930's scientists studying animals began to realise that little attention was being paid to how animals lived and how they reacted to their environment and each other. Thus a worldwide interest in their general ecology began. In 1936 a Biological Survey of Australia was recommended with all states being represented. The Tasmanian representative, Dr Joseph Pearson, director of the Tasmanian Museum, sought the help of the Biological Club and in May 1937, the Tasmanian Biological Survey was born. A committee was established consisting of Pearson (chair); Prof. V V Hickman (University -Spiders); Dr 0 Martin (CSIRO -Botany); J W Evans (Dept. of Agriculture -Entomology); 0 Colbrum Pearson (Museum -as secretary). Later others joined: Dr H Gordon (University -Botany); Prof. H N barber (University -Botany); Mr L Miller (Dept. of Agriculture -Entomology) & Dr E Guiler (University -Mammals). Includes Minutes of the Executive Committee 18 June 1937 -August 6 1953, correspondence and collectors of specimens.