Dr Bradd Witt
Dr

Bradd Witt

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Background

Having started in animation in the 80s Bradd made the move to science with his studies at The University of Queensland. After completing his PhD Bradd worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. He has been employed at The University of Queensland since 2000.

His research interests are in agriculture and sustainability with a focus on how industry engages with changing societal expectations.

Availability

Dr Bradd Witt is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Earth Sciences Ecology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, Institution to be confirmed
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Applied Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Bradd Witt’s works on UQ eSpace

53 works between 1997 and 2025
All (53) Journal Article (40) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (5) Book (1) Other Outputs (6)

21 - 40 of 53 works

2018

Journal Article

Using a community vote for wind energy development decision-making in King Island, Tasmania

Colvin, Rebecca , Witt, G. Bradd and Lacey, Justine (2018). Using a community vote for wind energy development decision-making in King Island, Tasmania. Case Studies in the Environment, 2 (1), 1.21-7. doi: 10.1525/cse.2017.000927

Using a community vote for wind energy development decision-making in King Island, Tasmania

2017

Journal Article

A framework for disaster vulnerability in a small island in the Southwest Pacific: a case study of Emae Island, Vanuatu

Jackson, Guy, McNamara, Karen and Witt, Bradd (2017). A framework for disaster vulnerability in a small island in the Southwest Pacific: a case study of Emae Island, Vanuatu. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 8 (4), 358-373. doi: 10.1007/s13753-017-0145-6

A framework for disaster vulnerability in a small island in the Southwest Pacific: a case study of Emae Island, Vanuatu

2017

Journal Article

Enhancing critical thinking skills in first year environmental management students: a tale of curriculum design, application and reflection

Whiley, Dona, Witt, Bradd, Colvin, R. M., Sapiains Arrue, Rodolfo and Kotir, Julius (2017). Enhancing critical thinking skills in first year environmental management students: a tale of curriculum design, application and reflection. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 41 (2), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/03098265.2017.1290590

Enhancing critical thinking skills in first year environmental management students: a tale of curriculum design, application and reflection

2017

Journal Article

The climate reconstruction potential of Acacia cambagei (gidgee) for semi-arid regions of Australia using stable isotopes and elemental abundances

Witt, G. Bradd, English, Nathan B., Balanzategui, Daniel, Hua, Quan, Gadd, Patricia, Heijnis, Henk and Bird, Michael I. (2017). The climate reconstruction potential of Acacia cambagei (gidgee) for semi-arid regions of Australia using stable isotopes and elemental abundances. Journal of Arid Environments, 136, 19-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2016.10.002

The climate reconstruction potential of Acacia cambagei (gidgee) for semi-arid regions of Australia using stable isotopes and elemental abundances

2016

Journal Article

How wind became a four-letter word: lessons for community engagement from a wind energy conflict in King Island, Australia

Colvin, R. M., Witt, G.Bradd and Lacey, Justine (2016). How wind became a four-letter word: lessons for community engagement from a wind energy conflict in King Island, Australia. Energy Policy, 98, 483-494. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2016.09.022

How wind became a four-letter word: lessons for community engagement from a wind energy conflict in King Island, Australia

2016

Journal Article

A 150-year fire history of mulga (Acacia aneura F. Muell. ex Benth.)dominated vegetation in semiarid Queensland, Australia

Silcock, J. L., Witt, G. B. and Fensham, R. J. (2016). A 150-year fire history of mulga (Acacia aneura F. Muell. ex Benth.)dominated vegetation in semiarid Queensland, Australia. The Rangeland Journal, 38 (38), 391-415. doi: 10.1071/RJ15109

A 150-year fire history of mulga (Acacia aneura F. Muell. ex Benth.)dominated vegetation in semiarid Queensland, Australia

2016

Journal Article

Converging disciplinary understandings of social aspects of resilience

Maclean, Kirsten, Ross, Helen, Cuthill, Michael and Witt, Bradd (2016). Converging disciplinary understandings of social aspects of resilience. Journal of Environmental Planing and Management, 60 (3), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/09640568.2016.1162706

Converging disciplinary understandings of social aspects of resilience

2016

Journal Article

Approaches to identifying stakeholders in environmental management: insights from practitioners to go beyond the 'usual suspects'

Colvin, R. M., Witt, G. Bradd and Lacey, Justine (2016). Approaches to identifying stakeholders in environmental management: insights from practitioners to go beyond the 'usual suspects'. Land Use Policy, 52, 266-276. doi: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2015.12.032

Approaches to identifying stakeholders in environmental management: insights from practitioners to go beyond the 'usual suspects'

2015

Journal Article

The social identity approach to understanding socio-political conflict in environmental and natural resources management

Colvin, R. M., Witt, G. B. and Lacey, J. (2015). The social identity approach to understanding socio-political conflict in environmental and natural resources management. Global Environmental Change, 34, 237-246. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2015.07.011

The social identity approach to understanding socio-political conflict in environmental and natural resources management

2015

Journal Article

Climate change and adaptive capacity in the Western Australian rangelands: a review of current institutional responses

Shaw, Ellena and Witt, G. Bradd (2015). Climate change and adaptive capacity in the Western Australian rangelands: a review of current institutional responses. Rangeland Journal, 37 (4), 331-344. doi: 10.1071/RJ15015

Climate change and adaptive capacity in the Western Australian rangelands: a review of current institutional responses

2015

Journal Article

Strange bedfellows or an aligning of values? exploration of stakeholder values in an alliance of concerned citizens against coal seam gas mining

Colvin, Rebecca M., Witt, G. Bradd and Lacey, Justine (2015). Strange bedfellows or an aligning of values? exploration of stakeholder values in an alliance of concerned citizens against coal seam gas mining. Land Use Policy, 42, 392-399. doi: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2014.08.014

Strange bedfellows or an aligning of values? exploration of stakeholder values in an alliance of concerned citizens against coal seam gas mining

2013

Journal Article

Vegetation changes through the eyes of the locals: the 'artificial wilderness' in the mulga country of south-west Queensland

Witt, G. B. (2013). Vegetation changes through the eyes of the locals: the 'artificial wilderness' in the mulga country of south-west Queensland. Rangeland Journal, 35 (3), 299-314. doi: 10.1071/RJ12096

Vegetation changes through the eyes of the locals: the 'artificial wilderness' in the mulga country of south-west Queensland

2011

Journal Article

Carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration potential of semi-arid mulga lands of Australia interpreted from long-term grazing exclosures

Witt, G. Bradd, Noël, Michelle V., Bird, Michael I., Beeton, R. J. S. (Bob) and Menzies, Neal W. (2011). Carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration potential of semi-arid mulga lands of Australia interpreted from long-term grazing exclosures. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 141 (1-2), 108-118. doi: 10.1016/j.agee.2011.02.020

Carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration potential of semi-arid mulga lands of Australia interpreted from long-term grazing exclosures

2010

Journal Article

Conservation and the mulgalands of eastern Australia: An unusual case of regrowth

Witt, G. Bradd and Beeton, R. S. J. (2010). Conservation and the mulgalands of eastern Australia: An unusual case of regrowth. Australasian Plant Conservation, 19 (1), 9-10.

Conservation and the mulgalands of eastern Australia: An unusual case of regrowth

2010

Book

Understanding, enhancing and managing for social resilience at the regional scale: opportunities in north Queensland

Ross, Helen, Cuthill, Michael, Maclean, Kirsten, Jansen, Danni and Witt, Bradd (2010). Understanding, enhancing and managing for social resilience at the regional scale: opportunities in north Queensland. Cairns, Australia: Reef and Rainforest Research Centre Limited.

Understanding, enhancing and managing for social resilience at the regional scale: opportunities in north Queensland

2009

Journal Article

Is 'vegetation thickening' occurring in Queensland's mulga lands - a 50-year aerial photographic analysis

Witt, G. B., Harrington, R. A. and Page, M. J. (2009). Is 'vegetation thickening' occurring in Queensland's mulga lands - a 50-year aerial photographic analysis. Australian Journal of Botany, 57 (7), 572-582. doi: 10.1071/BT08217

Is 'vegetation thickening' occurring in Queensland's mulga lands - a 50-year aerial photographic analysis

2009

Journal Article

Exploring the 'city-bush divide': what do urban people really think of farmers and rural land management?

Witt, G. B., Witt, K. J., Carter, R. W. and Gordon, A. (2009). Exploring the 'city-bush divide': what do urban people really think of farmers and rural land management?. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 16 (3), 168-180. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2009.9725233

Exploring the 'city-bush divide': what do urban people really think of farmers and rural land management?

2009

Other Outputs

Investigating long-term grazing exclosures for the assessment of carbon storage and biodiversity of the mulga lands

Witt, G. B, Noel, M. V, Bird, M. I and Beeton, R. J. S (2009). Investigating long-term grazing exclosures for the assessment of carbon storage and biodiversity of the mulga lands. Australia: Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

Investigating long-term grazing exclosures for the assessment of carbon storage and biodiversity of the mulga lands

2008

Conference Publication

Resilience in north Queensland catchments

Ross, Helen, Maclean, Kirsten, Cuthill, Michael, Witt, Bradd and King, Christine (2008). Resilience in north Queensland catchments. 11th International Riversymposium 2008, South Bank, QLD, Australia, 1-4 September, 2008.

Resilience in north Queensland catchments

2008

Journal Article

Reporting social outcomes of development: An analysis of diverse approaches

Cuthill, M., Ross, H., Maclean, K., Owens, K., Witt, B. and King, C. (2008). Reporting social outcomes of development: An analysis of diverse approaches. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 3 (6), 145-148.

Reporting social outcomes of development: An analysis of diverse approaches

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    From method to market - unlocking ecosystem service opportunities for livestock producers (MLA Donor Company Limited and Meat & Livestock Australia Limited funding administered by QDAF)
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Community expectations and perceptions of the environmental performance of Australian livestock industries: learning from a decade of transition, challenges and change
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Improving the precision and reliability of dating Acacia cambagei (gidgee) for the purpose of extending proxy climate records for central Australia beyond the instrumental record
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Developing semi-arid taxa as tools for paleoclimate analyses using dendrochronology
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Investigating long-term grazing exclosure for the assessment of maximum carbon storage and biodiversity of the Mulga lands
    Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Too Many or Too Few Trees In South West Queensland? Getting an Historical Perspective for Managing Vegetation
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Sheep as high resolution recorders of vegetation dynamics and landscape utilisation through isotopic analysis of their wool
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Analysis of stable carbon isotopes to evaluate rangeland use
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Bradd Witt is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understainding social dimensions of agriculture and its transition to renewable engery

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Julia Loginova

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainability and communication in the Australian dairy sector

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring vulnerability to climate change for women market vendors in Vanuatu

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Karen McNamara

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Managing wildlife in social-ecological systems: exploring social perspectives

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Angela Dean

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Bradd Witt directly for media enquiries about:

  • Agricultural landscapes
  • Biodiversity
  • Carbon
  • Climate reconstruction
  • Dendrochronology
  • Environmental change - rural and rangelands
  • Environmental policy
  • Socio-ecological values

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