Research interests

I’m interested in the links between conservation researchers and practitioners, and approaches to improve biodiversity conservation efforts.

DPhil (PhD) thesis

My DPhil research explored strategic approaches to biodiversity conservation. Globally we are faced with an extinction crisis and resources for biodiversity conservation must be carefully targeted.

Evaluation frameworks

How would you set about evaluating a conservation planning project? We discuss theories of change and causal pathways in our Annual Reviews article.

Systematically locating best-available evidence

Our systematic map reflects the collation and assessment of publications on the outcomes of systematic conservation planning initiatives globally.

Improving evidence synthesis in conservation

Systematic reviews and maps are used to identify and distil evidence for effective interventions but they can be cumbersome to undertake. With partners in the Evidence Synthesis Technology Methods Group I’ve been exploring approaches to innovate and improve approaches to evidence synthesis.

Landmark Australian case studies

In-depth case studies were undertaken to explore the most influential factors underpinning the design of conservation plans on the Great Barrier Reef and the forests of northern New South Wales. Interviews with conservation planners, managers and politicians contributed to evaluating the effectiveness of these conservation plans.