A5060601742- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Forest ecology and management
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
- Plant and animal studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Plant responses to water stress
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Pasture and Agricultural Systems
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
University of Tasmania
2007-2021
Tasmanian Abalone Council (Australia)
2021
University of Göttingen
2021
Forestry Tasmania
2009-2019
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2019
Natural Hazards Research Australia
2010-2013
The University of Melbourne
2010-2013
Lancaster University
2010-2013
University of South Australia
2009-2013
Weizmann Institute of Science
2012
Abstract Traditionally, ecological restoration is based on re‐establishing patterns of vegetation communities with the expectation that wildlife will recolonize, restoring function. However, in many projects, fails to even when restored, cases because revegetated habitats lack critical features required by wildlife. We present a new approach restoration, detailed understanding process, mechanisms which respond landscape patterns. Our animal‐centric involves measuring risk‐sensitive...
The SAFARI-2000 intensive study site is located 13 km WSW of Skukuza. Detailed measurements the exchanges energy, water, carbon dioxide and other substances between savanna atmosphere have been made there since April 2000. This paper provides basic information regarding climate, soils vegetation at site. near top a gentle rise in an undulating granitic landscape. Most data were collected within 300 m square centred on flux tower situated 25@01.184' S, 31@29.813' E oriented true north. stands...
Summary The results of site assessment and information survey 13 plantings established between 1995 2000 from the Tasmanian Midlands Derwent Valley Lowlands are presented. Establishment success tubestock ranged 2 to 100% that direct seeding 860 20 000 seedlings/ha. Successful establishment was associated with first year watering good rains, respectively. Browsing damage evident in seeded plots eucalypts most affected acacias She‐oak ( Allocasuarina verticillata ) least affected. Treeguards...
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for remote sensing natural environments has increased over the last decade. However, applications this technology high-throughput individual tree phenotyping in a quantitative genetic framework are rare. We here demonstrate two-phased analytical pipeline that rapidly phenotypes and filters signals traditional novel productivity architectural traits derived from ultra-dense light detection ranging (LiDAR) point clouds. goal study was phenotype trees...
Summary We overview an array of common garden genetics trials established across multiple sites and embedded in restoration plantings the harsh, modified Midlands region island Tasmania, Australia. The steps establishing gardens, diversity experimental designs employed their objectives are described. These provide a long‐term framework to test species choices provenancing strategies, as well enhance our understanding adaptive genetic variation within key eucalypt used for ecological...
Gross morphology and internal structure of haustoria Olax phyllanthi are described in parasitism with a range hosts, including roots woody herbaceous dicotyledons certain monocotyledons, occasional instances autoparasitism haustorial formation on monocotyledon rhizomes. Successful penetration to xylem occurs virtually all hosts across broad diameters, ages anatomies host root, but anatomical impediments establishment recorded for taxa. Each haustorium is comparatively simple ephemeral...
On Mount Wellington, Tasmania, Australia, there is an altitudinal cline in the juvenile leaf form of Eucalyptus urnigera from a green phenotype at lower altitudes (from 610 m) to glaucous higher (up 1050 m). The objectives this study were (1) quantify reflectance ultraviolet (UV) and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) for adaxial abaxial surfaces leaves phenotypes (2) investigate seasonal adjustment photochemical efficiency (Fv/Fm) tannin flavonol compounds that absorb UV spectrum....
Summary Temperate woodlands are amongst the most threatened ecosystems in Australia because land on which they occur is highly suited to agriculture. Two hundred years of habitat loss and fragmentation Midlands agricultural region Tasmania have led widespread declines native vertebrates landscapes with populations predators including feral Cat ( Felis catus ) native‐invasive Noisy Miner Manorina melanocephala ). Ecologists at University co‐designed mechanistic animal‐centric research mammals...
Summary There is an ongoing search for cost‐effective, practical and successful methods landscape‐scale restoration required to meet the challenges posed by United Nations Decade on Restoration 2021–2013. Mechanised cultivation techniques (rip mounding Wilco spot cultivation), a range of revegetation strategies (dense reafforestation, riparian corridors, vegetation islets scattered tree plantings) best horticultural practice were employed successfully establish extensive areas local native...
Growth of plantation eucalypts responds strongly to applied nitrogen (N). Above-ground biomass accumulation, gas exchange and foliar N per unit leaf area (Narea) along vertical lateral gradients within a canopy were assessed in Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden cuttings glasshouse experiment (E.�nitensglasshouse cuttings) E. globulus Labill. saplings field trial (E. globulusfield saplings) under varying levels N. A large range maximum net photosynthesis (Amax) Narea was observed...