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Hello! I am a plant ecologist and conservation biologist working to ensure that plants are protected and recognised for their vital contribution to society. My work focusses on the vulnerability of plants to threats, including climate change and invasive species, using a combination of data science approaches, modelling and experiments. I enjoy working closely with industry partners to create novel solutions to pressing environmental issues, such as restoration, species extinctions and urban expansion.
I am an ARC Discovery Early Research Career Fellow (DECRA) & Senior Lecturer in Plant Ecology in the Department of Biological Science. I lead the vibrant Plant Conservation and Ecology Group, mentoring Masters and PhD students and working closely wth early career scientists in plant science. Visit our website to see more of what we do https://www.plantconservationgroup.com/
I am the Deputy Chair of the NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) and my research is used to inform conservation policy and action. This TSSC appointment allows me to advocate directly for the conservation of Australian plants via listing of species and ecological communities under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act. I also currently coordinate the national prioritisation of plant species affected by the catastrophic bushfires during the 2019-2020 summer. This process informs the work of the federal Threatened Species Commissioner in responding to this unprecedented biodiversity crisis.
I am passionate about sharing my science with diverse audiences and building global networks of researchers who are working towards common goals such as the Open Traits Network which I co-lead: https://opentraits.org/
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Green Cities Fund GC15002 - Which plant where, when and why database for growing green space
Leishman, M., Beaumont, L., Ellsworth, D., Gallagher, R., Hughes, L., Nipperess, D., Adams, M., Anderson, I., Dunford, S., Lee, C., Power, S., Rakhesh, N., Rymer, P., Tjoelker, M. & Staas, L.
30/06/16 → …
Project: Research
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Life on the edge: how species interactions shape range boundaries
20/05/17 → 22/03/21
Project: Research
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Collaborative trait research and data: a round table discussion about trait data analysis and its value for climate change adaptation planning
Gallagher, R., Falster, D., Mackey, B., Beaumont, L., Holewa, H. & Belbin, L.
28/04/17 → 12/05/17
Project: Research
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MQ Centre for Green Cities
Leishman, M., Staas, L., Hughes, L., Bishop, M., Beaumont, L., Gallagher, R., Wuthrich, V., Davies, P., Chang, M., Davies, K., Town, G., Hossain, J. & Trueck, S.
1/01/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Too darn hot? Quantifying thermal tolerance limits for Australia's plants under future climate change
1/01/16 → 31/12/16
Project: Research
Research Outputs
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An integrated approach to assessing abiotic and biotic threats to post-fire plant species recovery: lessons from the 2019–2020 Australian fire season
Gallagher, R. V., Allen, S. P., Mackenzie, B. D. E., Keith, D. A., Nolan, R. H., Rumpff, L., Gosper, C. R., Pegg, G., van Leeuwen, S., Ooi, M. K. J., Yates, C. J., Merow, C., Williams, R. J., Nikolopoulos, E. I., Beaumont, L. J. & Auld, T. D., 6 Mar 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Global Ecology and Biogeography. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the vulnerability of plant functional trait strategies to climate change
Andrew, S. C., Gallagher, R. V., Wright, I. J. & Mokany, K., Jun 2022, In: Global Ecology and Biogeography. 31, 6, p. 1194-1206 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmental associations of abundance-weighted functional traits in Australian plant communities
Guerin, G. R., Gallagher, R. V., Wright, I. J., Andrew, S. C., Falster, D. S., Wenk, E., Munroe, S. E. M., Lowe, A. J. & Sparrow, B., Feb 2022, In: Basic and Applied Ecology. 58, p. 98-109 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A conservation genomics workflow to guide practical management actions
Rossetto, M., Yap, J. Y. S., Lemmon, J., Bain, D., Bragg, J., Hogbin, P., Gallagher, R., Rutherford, S., Summerell, B. & Wilson, T. C., Apr 2021, In: Global Ecology and Conservation. 26, 12 p., e01492.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A guide to using species trait data in conservation
Gallagher, R. V., Butt, N., Carthey, A. J. R., Tulloch, A., Bland, L., Clulow, S., Newsome, T., Dudaniec, R. Y. & Adams, V. M., 23 Jul 2021, In: One Earth. 4, 7, p. 927-936 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2017 BHERT Award for Outstanding Collaboration for National (non-economic) Benefit
Hughes, Lesley (Recipient), Leishman, Michelle (Recipient), Staas, L. (Recipient), Gallagher, Rachael (Recipient), Hancock, Nola (Recipient), Beaumont, Linda (Recipient), Graham, Victoria (Recipient), Ralph, Tim (Recipient), Chang, Michael (Recipient), Tomkins, Kerrie (Recipient), Ens, Emilie (Recipient) & Bishop, Melanie (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
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Faculty of Science and Engineering Award for Excellence in Research
Leishman, Michelle (Recipient), Hughes, Lesley (Recipient), Graham, Victoria (Recipient), Beaumont, Linda (Recipient), Bishop, Melanie (Recipient), Gallagher, Rachael (Recipient), Hancock, Nola (Recipient), Tomkins, Kerrie (Recipient), Chang, Michael (Recipient), Ens, Emilie (Recipient), Staas, L. (Recipient) & Ralph, Tim (Recipient), 24 Nov 2017
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Macquarie University Academic Staff Award for Excellence in Research, Highly Commended
Hughes, Lesley (Recipient), Leishman, Michelle (Recipient), Beaumont, Linda (Recipient), Bishop, Melanie (Recipient), Gallagher, Rachael (Recipient), Hancock, Nola (Recipient), Tomkins, Kerrie (Recipient), Chang, Michael (Recipient), Ens, Emilie (Recipient), Ralph, Tim (Recipient) & Graham, Victoria (Recipient), 1 Nov 2017
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