Novel riparian ecosystems Novel ecosystems can be broadly defined as those in which historically unprecedented combinations of species occur, primarily as a result of human influences, and which interact with their environments (including artificial elements such as bridges, roads, etc.) in new ways, often exhibiting novel ecological functions.1 In heavily modified, human-dominated catchments, novel ecosystems […]
Author Archives: Gary J. Palmer
Gary is Research Fellow with the Australian Rivers Institute at Griffith University based in Brisbane, Australia. His broad research interests are in the ecology and management of vegetation communities and landscapes, with a focus on vegetation dynamics and processes influencing patterns of plant regeneration. He also has an interest in practical conservation research and how this research can influence management and policy decisions.