Multifunctional Landscapes

This theme features research activities (and associated infrastructure) in areas such as animal science, plant science (including agriculture, agronomy and horticulture),environment and ecology (including climate change), water and geochemistry.

Particular features of our animal science programs include the School’s reptile house (which underpins our studies in reptile nutrition), marsupial house (where work on endangered species such as kultarrs and phascogales is undertaken) and collaborative, field based research with wildlife in the Blue Mountains World Heritage area.

Vibrant collaborative research programs are also underway in geochemistry and environment and ecology.

The Native and Pest Animal Unit research team is available for consultations and research opportunities on any aspects of the environment, ecological surveys and local management of pest species. The research unit provides expertise in the ecology, evolution, physiology and immunology of native small mammals, birds and reptiles; innovative management options, ecology of invasive species; and hydro-ecology of our rivers and streams.