Personal profile
Biography
I have broad research interests relating to the conservation of biodiversity. I am particularly interested in applied research that seeks to promote functional biodiversity over time in terrestrial ecosystems and address knowledge gaps. Current and previous research projects have focussed on landscape management of threatened fauna, fire ecology, climate change and invasive species. I am also passionate about working with local landcare groups and science communication.
Education/Academic qualification
Animal ecology, Doctor of Philosophy, Management of isolated populations of black-flanked rock-wallabies (Petrogale lateralis lateralis) using fertility control in Western Australia , The University of Western Australia
Mar 2006 → Feb 2013
Award Date: 13 Feb 2013
Aquatic ecology; forensic entomology, BSc(Honours), Monash University (Australia)
Jul 1999 → Jul 2000
Biological Science, Bachelor of Science, Monash University
Mar 1994 → Nov 1997
External positions
Ecologist, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Western Australia)
Dec 2000 → …
Research expertise keywords
- Wildlife conservation
- Wildlife management
- Fire ecology
- Mammals
- Ecology
- Terrestrial ecosystem ecology
Fingerprint
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
-
Animal taxa threatened by adverse fire regimes in Western Australia: a synthesis and outlook
Doherty, T. S., Allen, M. G., Bain, K., Beatty, S. J., Burbidge, A. H., Catullo, R. A., Comer, S., Corey, B., Cowen, S. J., Davis, R. A., Dziminski, M. A., Friend, J. A., Greatwich, B., Harvey, M. S., Killian, H., Klunzinger, M. W., Lettoof, D. C., Mitchell, N. J., Moir, M. & Moore, H. A. & 8 others, , Feb 2026, In: Pacific Conservation Biology. 32, 1, 14 p., PC25051.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus) -
Corymbia calophylla (Marri) (K. D. Hill & L. A. S. Johnson) (Myrtaceae) is a major resource for native bees in the southwest western Australian biodiversity hotspot
Prendergast, K. & Willers, N., 24 Oct 2024, In: Pacific Conservation Biology. 30, 6, 10 p., PC24054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus) -
A conservation-significant threatened mammal uses fire exclusions and shifts ranges in the presence of prescribed burning
Povh, L., Willers, N., Shephard, J. M. & Fleming, P. A., 31 Jul 2023, In: International Journal of Wildland Fire. 32, 9, p. 1291-1303 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
Set free : an evaluation of two break-away mechanisms for tracking collars
Povh, L., Willers, N. & Fleming, P. A., 4 Nov 2022, In: Wildlife Research. 50, 10, p. 782-791 10 p., WR21176.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus) -
Remnant vegetation provides genetic connectivity for a critical weight range mammal in a rapidly urbanising landscape
Ottewell, K., Pitt, G., Pellegrino, B., van Dongen, R., Kinloch, J., Willers, N. & Byrne, M., Oct 2019, In: Landscape and Urban Planning. 190, 103587.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
13 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)