Overview
Background
Dr Ann Peterson’s research interests are in: Coastal planning, management and governance, Integrated buffer planning, Regional planning (nature conservation and open space), Planning policy and governance and Integrated landscape planning.
She received her PhD from the University of Queensland in 2002. Her current research projects are in the fields of:
Coastal planning and managementNatural resource management and planningIntegrated Buffer PlanningRegional planning
Availability
- Dr Ann Ellen Peterson is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- PhD, The University of Queensland
- Master of Urban & Regional Planning, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Coastal planning and management
Investigation has centred on a comparative analysis of coastal planning and management frameworks in the major oceans, with a focus on small island states. The research will provide a foundation for developing sustainable coastal plans in a variety of settings.
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Integrated Buffer Planning
The development of an innovative, practical planning tool to guide planners in the design of integrated buffers to better conserve the values of environmentally sensitive areas.
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Regional planning
With colleagues in government, the development of regional planning documents which contribute to enhanced sustainability.
Works
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2010
Conference Publication
Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring
Peterson, Ann, Jordan, Graham and Neil, David (2010). Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring. 29th Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Denver, Colorado, United States, 12-16 February 2010. Columbia, SC, United States: National Resource Centre for the First Year Experience and Students in Transition.
2009
Conference Publication
Evaluating our coastal plans and policies: What's in a framework?
Walker, Michelle, Leverington, Fiona and Peterson, Ann E. (2009). Evaluating our coastal plans and policies: What's in a framework?. Queensland Coastal Conference 2009 'Waves of Change', Gold Coast, Australia, 13-15 May 2009. Australia: SEQ Catchments Ltd..
2009
Book
Global Change Institute stage 2 stakeholder report
Lloyd, T., Maher, M. and Peterson, A. (2009). Global Change Institute stage 2 stakeholder report. Wilston, Qld., Australia: Lloyd Consulting.
2009
Conference Publication
Development, implementation and evaluation of an on-line interactive learning resource to enhance academic integrity and reduce the incidence of plagiarism
Peterson, Ann, Neil, David, Warren, Clive, Johnson, Shannon and Petherick, Lynda (2009). Development, implementation and evaluation of an on-line interactive learning resource to enhance academic integrity and reduce the incidence of plagiarism. 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Hawaii, 3-7 January 2009. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
2009
Conference Publication
Academic Integrity: Referencing and avoiding plagiarism using an interactive E-Learning tool
Peterson, A., Neil, D. and Warren, C. (2009). Academic Integrity: Referencing and avoiding plagiarism using an interactive E-Learning tool. 22nd International Conference on The First-Year Experience, Montreal, Canada, 20-23 July 2009.
2008
Journal Article
Linking landscape ecology to planning for koala conservation
Rhodes, Jonathan R., McAlpine, Clive A., Peterson, Ann, Callaghan, John G., Lunney, Daniel, Possingham, Hugh, Mitchell, David L. and Curran, Tim (2008). Linking landscape ecology to planning for koala conservation. Australian Planner, 45 (2), 24-25. doi: 10.1080/07293682.2008.9982650
2008
Conference Publication
Understanding the mental models of communities in the implementation of wetland wise use: A case study of Pemalang Coastal Area Central Java
Hadi, S., Peterson, A. and Smith, T. (2008). Understanding the mental models of communities in the implementation of wetland wise use: A case study of Pemalang Coastal Area Central Java. Coastal Zone Asia Pacific (CZAP) Conference, Qingdao, China, 19-22 October 2008.
2008
Book
Global Change Institute concept stage report
Lloyd, T., Maher, M. and Peterson, A. (2008). Global Change Institute concept stage report. Wilston, Qld., Australia: Lloyd Consulting.
2008
Conference Publication
Applying mental models to understand the implementation of wetland wise use: A case study of the interpretation of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Framework in Indonesia
Hadi, Suseno, Peterson, Ann Ellen and Smith, Tim (2008). Applying mental models to understand the implementation of wetland wise use: A case study of the interpretation of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Framework in Indonesia. Community development and ecology: Engaging ecological sustainability through community development, Melbourne, Australia, 26- 28 March 2008. Melbourne, Australia: Centre for Citizenship Development and Human Rights, Deakin University.
2008
Book
Evaluation of reef water quality report
Peterson, A., Walker, M. and Lloyd Consulting (2008). Evaluation of reef water quality report. Queensland, Australia: Lloyd Consulting.
2007
Journal Article
New regionalism and nature conservation: Lessons from South East Queensland, Australia
Peterson, A., McAlpine, C. A., Ward, D. and Rayner, S. (2007). New regionalism and nature conservation: Lessons from South East Queensland, Australia. Landscape And Urban Planning, 82 (3), 132-144. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2007.02.003
2007
Other Outputs
Planning guidelines for koala conservation and recovery: A guide to best planning practice
McAlpine, Clive, Rhodes, Jonathan, Peterson, Ann, Possingham, Hugh, Callaghan, John, Curran, Tim, Mitchell, Dave and Lunney, Dan (2007). Planning guidelines for koala conservation and recovery: A guide to best planning practice. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Koala Foundation and The University of Queensland.
2007
Journal Article
Regional planning in Queensland's rangelands: Challenges and prospects for biodiversity conservation
McAlpine, Clive A., Heyenga, Sonja, Taylor, Bruce, Peterson, Ann E. and McDonald, Geoff (2007). Regional planning in Queensland's rangelands: Challenges and prospects for biodiversity conservation. Geographical Research, 45 (1), 27-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-5871.2007.00427.x
2007
Journal Article
Conserving forest biodiversity across multiple land ownerships: Lessons from the Northwest Forest Plan and the Southeast Queensland regional forests agreement (Australia)
McAlpine, C. A., Spies, T. A., Norman, P. and Peterson, A. E. (2007). Conserving forest biodiversity across multiple land ownerships: Lessons from the Northwest Forest Plan and the Southeast Queensland regional forests agreement (Australia). Biological Conservation, 134 (4), 580-592. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2006.09.009
2007
Conference Publication
Great Barrier Reef water quality and its links to regional natural resource management planning
Peterson, A., Walker, M. and Maher, M. (2007). Great Barrier Reef water quality and its links to regional natural resource management planning. Shifting Sands: QLD Coastal Conference 2007, Bundaberg, Australia, 17-19 September, 2007.
2007
Other Outputs
Review of the relevance and value of state level investment programs (SIPs) to regional NRM delivery
Walker, Michelle, Peterson, Ann E. and Maher, Mary (2007). Review of the relevance and value of state level investment programs (SIPs) to regional NRM delivery. Brisbane: Australian and Queensland Governments.
2007
Other Outputs
A review of the effectiveness of Land and Sea Management Centre investments for securing natural resource management outcomes in the Cape York Peninsula
Peterson, A., Smyth, D., Roberts, C., Bock, E., Walker, M. and Maher, M. (2007). A review of the effectiveness of Land and Sea Management Centre investments for securing natural resource management outcomes in the Cape York Peninsula. Canberra ACT Australia: Department of the Environment and Heritage.
2006
Other Outputs
Regional investment strategies (RIS) and coastal catchment initiative (CCI) project alignmnet to Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan
Peterson, Ann, Walker, Michelle, Maher, Mary and Lloyd Consulting, (2006). Regional investment strategies (RIS) and coastal catchment initiative (CCI) project alignmnet to Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. Brisbane, Australia: Department of Natural Resources and Water.
2006
Conference Publication
Review of the ecology of Australian urban fauna: A focus on spatially explicit processes
Garden, J., McAlpine, C., Peterson, A., Jones, D. and Possingham, H. (2006). Review of the ecology of Australian urban fauna: A focus on spatially explicit processes. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.2006.01578.x
2006
Other Outputs
Developing and trialling a toolkit of incentives and market-based instruments for regional NRM delivery (SE05)
Walker, M., Peterson, A E and Maher, M. (2006). Developing and trialling a toolkit of incentives and market-based instruments for regional NRM delivery (SE05). Brisbane: Department of Natural Resources and Water (Qld).
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Ann Ellen Peterson is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Responsive Governance and Complex Urban Settings: Resilience of an urban policy arena in Brisbane (QLD) Australia and Portland (OR) USA
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Examining the Challenges in Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Local Land-use Planning: The Case of Albay, Philippines
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Environmental Consequences of Land use Changes for Bioenergy Crop Production at a Regional Scale
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marguerite Renouf
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Wise use principles for wetland management: A case study of Pemalang coastal area - Central Java - Indonesia
Principal Advisor
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2009
Master Philosophy
Terrestrial biodiversity offsets: The development of ecological guidelines to inform planning
Principal Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
POVERTY REDUCTION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT: A PLANNING STRATEGY TO PROMOTE MORE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EAST JAVA-INDONESIA, MALANG - AS A CASE STUDY.
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Defining the planning and policy problem of climate change adaptation: A discursive analysis of multi-level governance frameworks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Karen McNamara
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social Justice and Planning Policy: The provision of sewerage infrastructure in Jakarta, Indonesia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sonia Roitman
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Integrating coastal ecosystem values in decision making and policy - a case study of the south-east Queensland region
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ron Johnstone
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Linking Freshwater Ecosystems and Diadromy in Selecting Marine Reserves in Enclosed and Semi-enclosed Seas: Caspian Sea as Case Study
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
CONSERVING AND RESTORING WILDLIFE IN FRAGMENTED URBAN LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Ann Ellen Peterson directly for media enquiries about:
- Buffer zones - for wildlife
- Conservation - environment
- Environmental planning
- Environmental policy
- Geography and planning
- National parks
- Natural resource management
- Nature reserves
- Online learning tools - environmental management
- Policy - environment
- Politics - and the environment
- Regional planning
- Wildlife conservation
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