On the hunt for exotic species for biological control use in Australia, Dr Tim Heard, a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO, often finds himself in faraway places offering rewarding experiences.
Dr Andy Sheppard is helping develop strategies to reduce the impacts of biological threats and invasive species on Australian agricultural and environmental ecosystems.
Dr Dan Metcalfe's research on plant distribution and regeneration aims to help understand and manage weed impacts on Australia's wet tropics ecosystems.
Dr Dean Paini is using self organising maps (SOM’s) to model a range of plant pests and diseases to help determine their invasion risk potential to Australia.
Dr Elizabeth Lindsay is investigating the effects of livestock grazing and nutrient enrichment on litter invertebrates, weed invasion and ecosystem processes within grassy woodlands.
Dr Louise Morin’s work on biological control of weeds such as bridal creeper and blackberry using fungal pathogens is helping preserve Australia’s unique natural landscapes.
Dr Mark Lonsdale is Chief of CSIRO Entomology and has extensive experience in studying plant ecology and biological invasions in the United Kingdom, Africa and Australia.
With a background in cropping systems and adoption of agricultural research, Dr Rick Llewellyn is developing strategies for sustainable farming in southern Australia.
