I wrote a blog post for @FunEcology Postcards from the field series. It covers some of my personal journey, and some of the work I've been doing for my PhD. Check it out below

#ResearchHighlights: Geographic variation in reproductive traits and germination-niche dynamics in conservation-dependant 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢 populations restricted to banded ironstone formations 🫘🌱 @Nate_S_Anderson @emily__tudor @wolfski__

For anyone interested in seed germination trials, check out our recent paper. We compared hydrothermal germination requirements from three populations of Banksia arborea - a narrow range endemic confined to Banded Ironstone in WA. #nature #ecology #wildoz #ozflora #flowers

What an amazing journey this paper has been for @Nate_S_Anderson and @emily__tudor to understand #seed #germination of the rock loving Banksia arborea with @madfuzz82 and myself out in the Goldfields🤘❤️🌱 @kingspark_wa @UWAresearch https://t.co/b3SpVg4tJG

Unrelenting heat and no rain has triggered widespread die-offs of trees and plants in the climate change hotspot of southwest Western Australia. With no real relief in sight, this can intensify and expand, write experts from @MurdochUni + @UWAnews.

Please congratulate your 2024 #EucalyptoftheYear, the incredible Red-flowering Gum, Corymbia ficifolia! This Western Australian endemic is one of the most widely planted eucalypt in Australia and around the world! Congrats to the #FriendsofFicifolia! #NationalEucalyptDay

There is still time to vote Red Flowering Gum for Euc of the year and put RFG in its rightful spot at the top of the list. Don't get distracted by those other entries. Vote RFG!! #friendsofficifolia #wildoz #ozflora #nature #wildflowerhour #flower

Red-flowering Gum, Corymbia ficifolia 📍 WA ⬆️ 2-12 metres With explosive colour, non-shedding bark and a versatile range of cultivars, this Western Australian species is one of the most widely-planted eucalypts. Is it your #EucalyptoftheYear? Vote now: https://t.co/V0KI5Wm0Ha

Voting is OPEN for this year’s #EucalyptOfTheYear with options focussed on #UrbanChampions Corymbia ficifolia is the ultimate since it has a narrow native distribution in southern WA, but planted in many urban centres! ICONIC eh!? #FriendsOfFicifolia #ChampionCorymbia

Voting is now open for the 2024 #EucalyptoftheYear: Urban Champions edition! Meet the ten contenders and vote now at https://t.co/V0KI5WmywI then tell us who you voted for! #LoveAGum #NationalEucalyptDay

Voting for the 2024 Eucalypt of the Year opens tomorrow!!! Who's excited?!?! #EucalyptoftheYear #LoveAGum_urban #NationalEucalyptDay

Voting for the 2024 #EucalyptoftheYear opens in two weeks! This year, we're focusing on urban champions, & there are just 10 species in contention! Which species do you think are on our list? Should we release the list early to give you time to build a campaign? Let us know ⬇️

*fire scarred

We've got a seedling from a rates tingle (Euc brevistylis), sunrise after some pre-dawn physiology, an action shot from Red Flowering Gum physiology, and a gnarly fare scarred rates tingle.

Australian Geographic wrote up October's bioblitz run by the Walpole-Nornalup Natl Parks Assoc. They focused on the peats, but I'll drop a few tree pics from the day in comments below for any tree lovers. #wildoz #ozflora #citizenscience #ecology #nature https://t.co/KGS9OAOYsf

Looking for a new adventurous job? We are seeking 2 Teachers for Wuyagiba Bush Uni, Arnhem Land NT. Work with local Elders & deliver unique 2-way @Macquarie_Uni Microcredentials (on-Country 24wks/yr). Indigenous applicants especially encouraged to apply👍🏾 https://t.co/YthcIXuKGw

Interested in how fire affects biodiversity? 🔥🐦🦇🐝🌿 We have a new paper synthesizing work and building a framework for future research and application focused on the hypothesis that "Pyrodiversity begets biodiversity" https://t.co/Lo9lwMslE6

@FunEcology Here are a few more field photos that didn't get included on the post. #wildoz #ozflora #nature #ecology

1/11 (🧵) We have 8 exciting opportunities to join the PEAT project as a PhD student, based either at @BiolSci_UWA or at @CPPP_ECU. If your background is botany, entomology, soil science, genetics, AI, cultural studies, geochemistry or hydrology, then we have a niche for you!

I am holding two workshops in WA this week for members of the public, exploring how we manage the risk of #bushfires on #forests in the South West. You can register here: https://t.co/QBeQiABWJz. Even if you can't come, you can register your interest in future events & workshops!