A/Prof Tim Curran
@TimCurran8
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Scientist, teacher, dad, bibliophile, cricket tragic, snorkeler, rockpooler. Uses traits to understand plant responses to disturbance. Likes to BBQ plants.
Lincoln, New Zealand
Joined May 2014
I'm really proud of this project, the culmination of 12 yrs of research on our plant BBQ. Our plant flammability data are being used in this new @FireEmergencyNZ website to guide decisions about which species to plant around your property.
checkitsalright.nz
Stay safe and reduce the risk of fire over summer. Find out what you need to do before you light a fire outdoors and whether you need a fire permit.
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RT @Trends_Ecol_Evo: Online now: Language barriers in conservation: consequences and solutions .
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RT @Darwinnernz: @TimCurran8 Great to see your hard work translated into such a useful output.
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RT @JEcology: 🔥Fuel architectural traits such as branching pattern influence shoot flammability, but leaf traits such as LDMC & leaf thickn….
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This study addresses a key knowledge gap by demonstrating the influence of fuel architecture on shoot flammability and improves understanding of why species with certain architecture (e.g. highly...
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RT @bpp_wa: Fire is a chemical reaction. Here’s why Australia is supremely suited to it via @ConversationEDU.
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We’re all familiar with fire. But do you really know what it is and how it starts? Here’s the chemistry of fire – and why Australia is so prone to going up in flames.
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RT @CentreMehi: Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone via @Conversatio….
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A recent summit in Canada tackled the challenge of how science can be more inclusive and better engage Indigenous communities.
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RT @VZanzarini: Attending and presenting interesting results about flammability-related traits at the #SSNM2024 @LEVeg_Unesp @Unesp_Global….
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Bernie bells the cat on the approach used successfully to win the American election. 20 years ago.
Hey Trump voters. Hate to break it to you - but here’s what actually happened on Tuesday. Watch. Bernie explained it 20 years ago.
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RT @NickKnudsenUS: Hey Trump voters. Hate to break it to you - but here’s what actually happened on Tuesday. Watch. Bernie explained it 2….
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RT @HudspethDave: 10 reasons why US president-elect Donald Trump can’t derail global climate action via @Conversati….
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Efforts to tackle the climate crisis – both in Australia and globally – are much bigger than one man. Here are ten reasons to remain hopeful.
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RT @KorinaOcampo: En la @socecol #2024 en La Serena, mostrando nuestra investigación producto de la Red iberoamericana de inflamabilidad (F….
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RT @shanta_budha: Excited to share my first PhD paper! This milestone couldn’t have reached without the dedication and incredible support o….
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RT @HugePossum: Marine heat waves are smashing kelp forests - an ecosystem which provides so much to people, nature and climate adaptation….
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RT @CentreMehi: Views from Mt Kaputar - 'Gradhaay'. Isn't she beautiful my country - Dhirri-aay-aay
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RT @gollnerfire: A sad reminder that the WUI is flammable and we desperately need more mitigation before the next fire.
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RT @EcolSocAus: Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? 💚 You're not alone. We know that tough times can take a toll on our mental health. If you….
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RT @PacificFireSci: In thinking about risks to your farm (or home), it's always critical to think about the environmental conditions. Chec….
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'Tis the season for student papers being accepted for publication. This time it is Dachuan Dai's PhD paper, which is finishing what started as a side project of Xinglei Cui's PhD. Xinglei is Dachuan's supervisor. Congrats both! Stay tuned for an interesting piece of work.
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Interspecific trait differences drive plant community responses on serpentine soils - Delhaye - Journal of Ecology - Wiley Online Library
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Serpentine soils represent harsh environmental filters on the vegetation. The authors investigated the change in plant functional traits along a natural soil Ni gradient and the specific role of the...
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