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Personal profile
Associate Professor Peter Spooner is an ecologist based at Charles Sturt University's Port Macquarie Campus. His research endeavours to make a major contribution to the field of biodiversity conservation in rural landscapes. Major research interests include disturbance and landscape ecology of woodland ecosystems (grazing management, historical ecology, and fragmentation effects on plants - specifically Acacia species), and plant invasion processes in road corridors. On the latter, Peter had developed an expertise in the growing science of road ecology, which explores the relationship between the road system and the natural environment. This includes research on roadside vegetation and Travelling Stock Routes (TSRs), which make a significant contribution to biodiversity conservation targets in many rural areas.
Research Interests
- Biodiversity conservation in rural landscapes
- Disturbance and landscape ecology of woodland ecosystems - grazing management, historical ecology, and fragmentation effects on plants
- Plant invasion processes in road corridors
- Road ecology - roadside vegetation management and Travelling Stock Routes (TSRs)
Professional Information
External Appointments & Memberships
- Infra Eco Network of Europe) (member)
- Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) (member)
- Murray LLS Travelling Stock Reserve Steering Committee (member)
- IALE Historic Ecology Working Group (member)
- NSW Local Government Council Roadsides Reserves Advisory Committee (member)
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Science), Charles Sturt University
2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours, Class 1A), Charles Sturt University
2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage - with Distinction), Charles Sturt University
1999
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Research Output
Cheaters and removalists: the influence of soil disturbance on ant–seed interactions in roadside vegetation
Palfi, Z., Robinson, W. & Spooner, P. G., 24 Jul 2020, In : Insectes Sociaux.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
The New South Wales Travelling Stock Route and reserve (TSR) network: Historical extent, spatial distribution and drivers of loss 1884–2017
Vella, B., Gonzalez, P. & Spooner, P., 2020, In : Australian Geographer. 51, 1, p. 87-103 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Historic roads and blaze trees in the Albury region
Spooner, P., 2019, Albury and District Historical Society. Taylor, M. (ed.). Albury: Albury and District Historical Society Bulletin, Vol. 600. p. 1-3Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper
Linear reserve management: Past, present and future directions
Spooner, P., 21 Aug 2019.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only
Seed dispersal distances by ants increase in response to anthropogenic disturbances in Australian roadside environments
Palfi, Z., Spooner, P. G. & Robinson, W., Aug 2019, Integrating transport infrastructures with living landscapes. Seiler, A., Rosell, C., Van Der Ree, R., Wagner, P. J., Grilo, C., Guinard, E., Van Der Grift, E. & Cramer, P. C. (eds.). Frontiers Media, p. 75-83 9 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed)
Press / Media
Mighty meat ants help spread native plants along roadsides
Zsofia Palfi, Peter Spooner & Wayne Robinson
08/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media