Personal profile
Current projects
National Environmental Science Program Resilient Landscapes Hub
Previous positions
Post-doctoral research scientist at Kings Park Science, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Biography
Dr Lucy Commander is a Restoration Seed Ecologist, specalising in applied research and co-ordining teams of authors to produce best practice guidelines.
Languages
French, German (basic)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
BSc (Hons)
Industry keywords
- Environmental
Research expertise keywords
- Restoration ecology
- Seed biology
- Seed ecology
- Seed science
- Restoration of disturbed plant communities
- Restoration
- Conservation
- Conservation biology
- Threatened species
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Global ecosystem accounting standard: A solution to monitor, mitigate, and transparently report global mining impacts in support of biodiversity goals
Parkhurst, T., Commander, L. & Standish, R. J., 19 Sept 2025, In: One Earth. 8, 9, 101430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Ex situ germplasm collections of exceptional species are a vital part of the conservation of Australia's national plant treasures
Martyn Yenson, A. J., Sommerville, K. D., Guja, L. K., Merritt, D. J., Dalziell, E. L., Auld, T. D., Broadhurst, L., Coates, D. J., Commander, L., Crawford, A. D., Emery, N. J., Funnekotter, B., Knapp, Z., Makinson, R. O., Monks, L., Wrigley, D. & Offord, C. A., Jan 2024, In: Plants People Planet. 6, 1, p. 44-66 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An approach to defining and achieving restoration targets for a threatened plant community
Elliott, C. P., Commander, L. E., Merino-Martín, L., Golos, P. J., Stevens, J. & Miller, B. P., Sept 2022, In: Ecological Applications. 32, 6, e2613.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Invited Review: Seed traits inform the germination niche for biodiverse ecological restoration
Dalziell, E. L., Lewandrowski, W., Commander, L. E., Elliott, C. P., Erickson, T. E., Tudor, E. P., Turner, S. R. & Merritt, D. J., 2022, In: Seed Science and Technology. 50, 1, Suppl., p. 103-124Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access32 Citations (Web of Science) -
Florabank Guidelines: best practice guidelines for native seed collection and use
Commander, L. (Artist), 2021Research output: Non-traditional research output › Web publication/site › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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An Approach to defining and achieving restoration targets for a threatened plant community
Elliott, C. (Creator), Commander, L. (Creator), Merino-Martin, L. (Creator), Golos, P. (Creator), Stevens, J. (Creator) & Miller, B. (Creator), The University of Western Australia, 2021
DOI: 10.26182/ph8n-yv07
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Activities
- 2 Contribution or participation in a conference
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13th Australasian Plant Conservation Conference
Commander, L. (Member of programme committee) & Commander, L. (Keynote speaker/Invited speaker)
3 Apr 2022 → 7 Apr 2022Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
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Revegetation Industry Association of WA 2021 Seminar
Commander, L. (Keynote speaker/Invited speaker)
Oct 2021Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
Press/Media
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Yes, native plants can flourish after bushfire. But there’s only so much hardship they can take
Commander, L. & Zimmer, H. C.
17/01/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media