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Christine is an environmental scientist with experience in planning and co-ordination of approvals in both the mining and infrastructure sector. Christine obtained a background in plant and soil science through completion of Bachelor of Agribusiness (Curtin University) and Postgrad Diploma in Environmental Assessment and Management (Murdoch University).
Christine’s interest is overcoming some of the challenges associated with ecological restoration in Western Australia. Her Master’s project currently focuses on optimising topsoil cover mixes via addition of waste rock. She is investigating plant growth and establishment on different topsoil cover mixes incorporating 25%, 50%, 75% and 88% waste rock.
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Amanda Wheeler CEO and Kia Dowell Chair, Gelganyem Trust present on the indigenous voice in mining restoration at the Argyle Diamond Mine. Australian Research Council Centre for Mine Site Restoration 2019 Annual Workshop
Full presentation: https://youtu.be/lF-FhYPS49E
Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC) undertook the Australian Native Seed Survey in 2016-2017 to better understand the native seed sector and its ability to meet current and future demand..
Read more ...CMSR Research Fellow Dr. Adam Cross was awarded the 'Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year' at the Premier’s Science Awards! The award is wonderful recognition of Adam’s work in restoration and shines the spotlight on the importance and significance of restoration research projects in globally.
Read more ...CMSR researchers have discovered a new population of a critically endangered aquatic carnivorous plant in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley, following a 10-year search of the region.
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RESTORATION GENETICS
The latest DNA approaches to improve seed sourcing, plant performance, and biomonitoring restoration. |
RESTORATION ECOPHYSIOLOGY
New tools for understanding plant function and condition for mine closure.
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SEED TECHNOLOGY AND ENABLEMENT
Making every seed count in restoration through ‘smart seed’ technology
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RARE AND RECALCITRANT SPECIESEnhancing conservation of threatened species impacted by mining |
RESTORATION TRAJECTORY
Innovation in bio-indicators and spatial modelling for mine closure capability. |
MINING INDUSTRY POLICY EXTENSION
Establishing a nationwide approach to mine closure policy. |
