Experimental Research to Obtain a Better Understanding of the Epidemiology, Transmission and Dispersal of Amphibian Chytrid Fungus in Australian Ecosystems

This is the final report for the project Experimental research to obtain a better understanding of the epidemiology, transmission and dispersal of amphibianchytrid fungusin Australian ecosystems. The report describes factors such as environmental characteristics which favour this serious amphibianpathogen, the potential means of its spread and management implications arising from research outcomes. The rediscovery of the armoured mistfrog ( Litorialorica) in a situation offering environmental refuge from the fungusis also detailed. This species had previously been thought to be extinct.