Professor Rod Fensham
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Rod Fensham

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Background

In 2020 I formed the Fellowship of the Spring, an international consortium of people concerned with understanding dryland springs and securing their preservation. We are about 40 people spanning 25 countries from a broad range of disciplines, who collaborate with particular attention to fostering work in countries with disadvantage. This platform, focussed on the concept of an 'oasis' provides for multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary exchange. The Felloship of the Spring has its foundation in quantitative field ecology in Queensland. I have ongoing research interest in threatened plant species assessment, and other interests relating to avoiding extinction and better managing our natural resources. I have far more ideas than capacity to fulfil them, so welcome committed post-grads to discuss potential projects.

Research themes:

Artesian springs

Artesian springs are isolated oases in a sea of arid-lands containing weird and wonderful endemic creatures including snails, crustacea, plants and fish. The springs provide a focus for research relating to their hydrological function, cultural significance conservation, optimum management and biogeographic history.

Threatened species

Applied ecology relating to the ecology of threatened species generates insights into their habitat and leads to tangible conservation outcomes.

Availability

Professor Rod Fensham is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Ecology Environmental Sciences Plant biology

Search Professor Rod Fensham’s works on UQ eSpace

253 works between 1988 and 2025
All (253) Journal Article (220) Book Chapter (7) Conference Publication (4) Book (3) Other Outputs (19)

221 - 240 of 253 works

1999

Journal Article

Native grasslands of the central highlands, Queensland, Australia. Floristics, regional context and conservation

Fensham, R. J. (1999). Native grasslands of the central highlands, Queensland, Australia. Floristics, regional context and conservation. Rangeland Journal, 21 (1), 82-103. doi: 10.1071/RJ9990082

Native grasslands of the central highlands, Queensland, Australia. Floristics, regional context and conservation

1999

Journal Article

Plant species responses along a grazing disturbance gradient in Australian grassland

Fensham, R. J., Holman, J. E. and Cox, M. J. (1999). Plant species responses along a grazing disturbance gradient in Australian grassland. Journal of Vegetation Science, 10 (1), 77-86. doi: 10.2307/3237163

Plant species responses along a grazing disturbance gradient in Australian grassland

1998

Journal Article

Mound springs in the Dawson River Valley, Queensland. Vegetation-environment relations and consequences of a proposed impoundment on botanical values

Fensham, R. J. (1998). Mound springs in the Dawson River Valley, Queensland. Vegetation-environment relations and consequences of a proposed impoundment on botanical values. Pacific Conservation Biology, 4 (1), 42-54.

Mound springs in the Dawson River Valley, Queensland. Vegetation-environment relations and consequences of a proposed impoundment on botanical values

1998

Journal Article

The grassy vegetation of the darling downs, south-eastern Queensland, Australia. Floristics and grazing effects

Fensham, R. J. (1998). The grassy vegetation of the darling downs, south-eastern Queensland, Australia. Floristics and grazing effects. Biological Conservation, 84 (3), 301-310. doi: 10.1016/S0006-3207(97)00105-5

The grassy vegetation of the darling downs, south-eastern Queensland, Australia. Floristics and grazing effects

1998

Journal Article

Estimating clearance of Acacia-dominated ecosystems in central Queensland using land-system mapping data

Fensham, R. J., McCoske, J. C. and Cox, M. J. (1998). Estimating clearance of Acacia-dominated ecosystems in central Queensland using land-system mapping data. Australian Journal of Botany, 46 (2), 305-319. doi: 10.1071/BT96129

Estimating clearance of Acacia-dominated ecosystems in central Queensland using land-system mapping data

1998

Journal Article

The influence of cattle grazing on tree mortality after drought in savanna woodland in north Queensland

Fensham, R. J. (1998). The influence of cattle grazing on tree mortality after drought in savanna woodland in north Queensland. Austral Ecology, 23 (4), 405-407. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.1998.tb00745.x

The influence of cattle grazing on tree mortality after drought in savanna woodland in north Queensland

1998

Journal Article

The use of the land survey record to assess changes in vegetation structure. A case study from the darling downs, Queensland, Australia

Fensham, R. J. and Holman, J. E. (1998). The use of the land survey record to assess changes in vegetation structure. A case study from the darling downs, Queensland, Australia. Rangeland Journal, 20 (1), 132-142. doi: 10.1071/RJ9980132

The use of the land survey record to assess changes in vegetation structure. A case study from the darling downs, Queensland, Australia

1998

Journal Article

Alien plant invasions on the Tiwi Islands. Extent, implications and priorities for control

Fensham, R. J. and Cowie, I. D. (1998). Alien plant invasions on the Tiwi Islands. Extent, implications and priorities for control. Biological Conservation, 83 (1), 55-68. doi: 10.1016/S0006-3207(97)00043-8

Alien plant invasions on the Tiwi Islands. Extent, implications and priorities for control

1997

Journal Article

The use of the land survey record to reconstruct pre-European vegetation patterns in the Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia

Fensham, R. J. and Fairfax, R. J. (1997). The use of the land survey record to reconstruct pre-European vegetation patterns in the Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia. Journal of Biogeography, 24 (6), 827-836.

The use of the land survey record to reconstruct pre-European vegetation patterns in the Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia

1997

Journal Article

The natural grasslands of Cape York Peninsula, Australia. Description, distribution and conservation status

Neldner, V. J., Fensham, R. J., Clarkson, J. R. and Stanton, J. P. (1997). The natural grasslands of Cape York Peninsula, Australia. Description, distribution and conservation status. Biological Conservation, 81 (1-2), 121-136. doi: 10.1016/S0006-3207(96)00162-0

The natural grasslands of Cape York Peninsula, Australia. Description, distribution and conservation status

1997

Journal Article

Broad landscape relations of the moss flora from inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia

Fensham, Roderick J. and Streimann, Heinar (1997). Broad landscape relations of the moss flora from inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia. Bryologist, 100 (1), 56-64.

Broad landscape relations of the moss flora from inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia

1997

Journal Article

Aboriginal fire regimes in Queensland, Australia: Analysis of the explorers' record

Fensham, R. J. (1997). Aboriginal fire regimes in Queensland, Australia: Analysis of the explorers' record. Journal of Biogeography, 24 (1), 11-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2699.1997.tb00046.x

Aboriginal fire regimes in Queensland, Australia: Analysis of the explorers' record

1996

Journal Article

Land clearance and conservation of inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia

Fensham, R. J. (1996). Land clearance and conservation of inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia. Biological Conservation, 75 (3), 289-298. doi: 10.1016/0006-3207(95)00057-7

Land clearance and conservation of inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia

1996

Journal Article

The disappearing grassy balds of the Bunya Mountains, south-eastern Queensland

Fensham, R. J. and Fairfax, R. J. (1996). The disappearing grassy balds of the Bunya Mountains, south-eastern Queensland. Australian Journal of Botany, 44 (5), 543-558. doi: 10.1071/BT9960543

The disappearing grassy balds of the Bunya Mountains, south-eastern Queensland

1995

Journal Article

A comparison of foliar nutrient concentration in trees from monsoon rainforest and savanna in northern Australia

FENSHAM, R. J. and BOWMAN, D. M.J.S. (1995). A comparison of foliar nutrient concentration in trees from monsoon rainforest and savanna in northern Australia. Australian Journal of Ecology, 20 (2), 335-339. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.1995.tb00545.x

A comparison of foliar nutrient concentration in trees from monsoon rainforest and savanna in northern Australia

1995

Journal Article

Floristics and environmental relations of inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia

Fensham, R. J. (1995). Floristics and environmental relations of inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia. Journal of Biogeography, 22 (6), 1047-1063. doi: 10.2307/2845834

Floristics and environmental relations of inland dry rainforest in north Queensland, Australia

1995

Journal Article

Growth of Eucalyptus tetrodonta seedlings on savanna and monsoon rainforest soils in the Australian monsoon tropics

Bowman, D. M J S and Fensham, R. J. (1995). Growth of Eucalyptus tetrodonta seedlings on savanna and monsoon rainforest soils in the Australian monsoon tropics. Australian Forestry, 58 (2), 46-47. doi: 10.1080/00049158.1995.10674643

Growth of Eucalyptus tetrodonta seedlings on savanna and monsoon rainforest soils in the Australian monsoon tropics

1994

Journal Article

A comparison of classification systems for the conservation of sparsely wooded plains on melville island, Northern Australia

Wilson, B. A. and Fensham, R. J. (1994). A comparison of classification systems for the conservation of sparsely wooded plains on melville island, Northern Australia. Australian Geographer, 25 (1), 18-31. doi: 10.1080/00049189408703095

A comparison of classification systems for the conservation of sparsely wooded plains on melville island, Northern Australia

1994

Journal Article

The invasion of Lantana camara L. in Forty Mile Scrub National Park, north Queensland

FENSHAM, R. J., FAIRFAX, R. J. and CANNELL, R. J. (1994). The invasion of Lantana camara L. in Forty Mile Scrub National Park, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Ecology, 19 (3), 297-305. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.1994.tb00493.x

The invasion of Lantana camara L. in Forty Mile Scrub National Park, north Queensland

1994

Journal Article

Phytophagous insect‐woody sprout interactions in tropical eucalypt forest. II. Insect community structure

FENSHAM, R. J. (1994). Phytophagous insect‐woody sprout interactions in tropical eucalypt forest. II. Insect community structure. Australian Journal of Ecology, 19 (2), 189-196. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.1994.tb00482.x

Phytophagous insect‐woody sprout interactions in tropical eucalypt forest. II. Insect community structure

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2026
    Cryobiotechnology innovations to help fight the Myrtle rust pandemic (ARC Linkage Project administered by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2026
    Collaborative Research in Aquatic Toxicology
    Queensland Government Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2026
    Lake Eyre Basin Springs Assessment
    Queensland Government Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Springs monitoring in relation to bore capping
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Hydrogeological drivers and fate of spring flow in a semi-arid setting (ARC Linkage Project led by Flinders University)
    Flinders University
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Springs monitoring in relation to bore capping
    DC Solutions Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Factors determining the spread and impact of the exotic grass Bothriochloa pertusa (Indian couch) into native pastures.
    The Ecological Society of Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2021
    NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub
    National Environmental Science Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Grassland Research Project
    Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Predicting the consequences of drought-induced mortality for tree species in a changing climate
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Taroom wetlands flora survey
    Fitzroy Basin Association Inc.
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Ecological & hydrogeological survey of Great Artesian Basins
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    The biological diversity and carbon sequestration of rainforest regrowth in tropical Queensland (ARC Linkage Project adminstered by James Cook University)
    James Cook University
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Water remote grazing management
    South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Trioncinia Retroflexa (Asteraceae) Reintroduction Project
    Rio Tinto Coal Australia Pty Limited
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Rod Fensham is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Microneurae group of the genus Acacia Mill. (Fabaceae Lindl., A. sect. Plurinerves): phylogenetics and species delimitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Lyn Cook

Completed supervision

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