Overview
Availability
- Professor Peter Erskine is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Rehabilitation of degraded land
Leading multi-disciplinary teams designing monitoring programs, mine rehabilitation strategies, and landscape restoration in Australia, south-east Asia, and Africa.
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Spatial ecology
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Rainforest restoration
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Metallophyte discovery and utilisation
Works
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2013
Conference Publication
Newly discovered nickel hyperaccumulators from Kinabalu Park, Sabah (Malaysia) with potential for phytomining
van der Ent, Antony, Mulligan, David and Erskine, Peter (2013). Newly discovered nickel hyperaccumulators from Kinabalu Park, Sabah (Malaysia) with potential for phytomining. enviromine2013: 3rd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 December, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
2013
Conference Publication
Rehabilitation closure criteria assessment using high resolution photogrammetrically derived surface models
Fletcher, A.T. and Erskine, P.D. (2013). Rehabilitation closure criteria assessment using high resolution photogrammetrically derived surface models. UAV-g 2013, Rostock, Germany, September 4-6, 2013. Kreuztal, Germany: ISPRS. doi: 10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-1-w2-137-2013
2013
Conference Publication
Plant functional groups: An effective indicator for detecting hydrological disturbance in groundwater-dependent wetlands?
Johns, Caitlin, Brownstein, Gretchen, Cooke, Jessica, Blick, Ray, Bricher, Phillippa, Fletcher, Andrew and Erskine, Peter (2013). Plant functional groups: An effective indicator for detecting hydrological disturbance in groundwater-dependent wetlands?. ECOTAS13, the 5th joint conference of the New Zealand Ecological Society and Ecological society of Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, 24 - 29 November 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Opportunities and constraints of functional assessment of mined land rehabilitation
Erskine, P. D., Fletcher, A. T. and Seaborn, B. (2013). Opportunities and constraints of functional assessment of mined land rehabilitation. Mine Closure 2013: Eighth International Conference on Mine Closure, Bodelva, Cornwall, United Kingdom, 18-20 September, 2013. Nedlands, WA, Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG).
2012
Book
Spring and annual 2012 flora monitoring report for Centennial Coal operations, Newnes Plateau
Blick, R., Bricher, P., Brownstein, G., Johns, C.V., Fletcher, A. and Erskine, P. (2012). Spring and annual 2012 flora monitoring report for Centennial Coal operations, Newnes Plateau. Centre For Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
2012
Journal Article
Using insect diversity for determining land restoration development: examining the influence of grazing history on ant assemblages in rehabilitated pasture
Williams, Elizabeth R., Mulligan, David R., Erskine, Peter D. and Plowman, Kristine P. (2012). Using insect diversity for determining land restoration development: examining the influence of grazing history on ant assemblages in rehabilitated pasture. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 163, 54-60. doi: 10.1016/j.agee.2012.02.017
2012
Journal Article
Primary tree species diversity in secondary fallow forests of Laos
McNamara, S., Erskine, P. D., Lamb, D., Chantalangsy, L. and Boyle, S. (2012). Primary tree species diversity in secondary fallow forests of Laos. Forest Ecology and Management, 281, 93-99. doi: 10.1016/j.foreco.2012.06.004
2012
Book
Autumn 2012 swamp vegetation monitoring at Centennial Coal operations, Newnes Plateau
McKenna, P., Kilgour, C., Johns, C.V., Brownstein, G., Blick, R., Bricher, P., McCaffrey, N., Glenn, V. and Erskine, P.D. (2012). Autumn 2012 swamp vegetation monitoring at Centennial Coal operations, Newnes Plateau. Centre For Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
2012
Journal Article
Sustaining metal-loving plants in mining regions
Erskine, P., Van der Ent, A. and Fletcher, A. (2012). Sustaining metal-loving plants in mining regions. Science, 337 (6099), 1172-1173. doi: 10.1126/science.337.6099.1172-b
2012
Other Outputs
Flora and fauna assessment: spring and early summer 2011, Airly Coal Mine, NSW
McCaffrey, N., Williams, E., Fletcher, A., Glenn, V., Goulding, W. and Erskine, P. (2012). Flora and fauna assessment: spring and early summer 2011, Airly Coal Mine, NSW. St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, The University of Queensland.
2012
Journal Article
Mapping of a rare plant species (Boronia deanei) using hyper-resolution remote sensing and concurrent ground observation
Fletcher, Andrew T. and Erskine, Peter D. (2012). Mapping of a rare plant species (Boronia deanei) using hyper-resolution remote sensing and concurrent ground observation. Ecological Management and Restoration, 13 (2), 195-198. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-8903.2012.00649.x
2012
Other Outputs
Curragh Coal Mine vegetation monitoring: 2011 Assessment. The establishment and monitoring of native analogue sites
McKenna, Phillip, Fletcher, Andrew, Erskine, Peter and Gravina, Mandy (2012). Curragh Coal Mine vegetation monitoring: 2011 Assessment. The establishment and monitoring of native analogue sites. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2012
Journal Article
Spoting long-term changes in vegetation over short-term variability
Bao, Nisha, Lechner, Alex, Fletcher, Andrew, Erskine, Peter, Mulligan, David and Bai, Zhongke (2012). Spoting long-term changes in vegetation over short-term variability. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 28 (1), 2-24. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2012.710505
2012
Conference Publication
Developing species specific vegetation maps using multi-spectral hyperspatial imagery from unmanned aerial vehicles
Strecha, Christoph, Fletcher, Andrew, Lechner, Alex, Erskine, Peter and Fua, Pascal (2012). Developing species specific vegetation maps using multi-spectral hyperspatial imagery from unmanned aerial vehicles. XXII ISPRS Congress, Technical Commission III, Melbourne, Vic., Australia, 25 August-01 September 2012. Gottingen, Germany: Copernicus Publications. doi: 10.5194/isprsannals-I-3-311-2012
2012
Conference Publication
The application of the virtual ecologist approach to evaluating the effects of uncertainty in plot based monitoring schemes due to landscape spatial and temporal heterogeneity
Lechner, Alex, Clarke, Daniel, Weatherley, Dion, Fletcher, Andrew, Erskine, Peter and Comber, Alexis (2012). The application of the virtual ecologist approach to evaluating the effects of uncertainty in plot based monitoring schemes due to landscape spatial and temporal heterogeneity. 6th International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software (iEMSs 2012), Leipzig, Germany, 1 - 5 July 2012. Leipzig, Germany: International Environmental Modelling and Software Society.
2012
Conference Publication
Embracing modern ecological methods: Monitoring and modelling for mine closure not compliance
Lechner, A. M., Arnold, S., Fletcher, A. T., Gordon, A., Erskine, P. D., Gillespie, M. J. and Mulligan, D. R. (2012). Embracing modern ecological methods: Monitoring and modelling for mine closure not compliance. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
2012
Conference Publication
Importance of early rehabilitation planning - case studies from North West Queensland
Gillespie, M. J. and Erskine, P. D. (2012). Importance of early rehabilitation planning - case studies from North West Queensland. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane Australia, 10-12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
2012
Other Outputs
Mine site rehabilitation in Sierra Leone – A rapid appraisal of selected sites
Franks, Daniel and Erskine, Peter (2012). Mine site rehabilitation in Sierra Leone – A rapid appraisal of selected sites. Brisbane Australia: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation.
2012
Conference Publication
Risk assessment models for post-mining land use
Maczkowiack, R. I., Smith, C. and Erskine, P. D. (2012). Risk assessment models for post-mining land use. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
2012
Conference Publication
Characterising upland swamps using object-based classification methods and hyper-spatial resolution imagery derived from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Lechner,A. M., Fletcher, A., Johansen, K. and Erskine, P. (2012). Characterising upland swamps using object-based classification methods and hyper-spatial resolution imagery derived from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. XXII ISPRS Congress, Technical Commission IV, Melbourne, Australia, 25 August-01 September 2012. Melbourne, Australia: ISPRS. doi: 10.5194/isprsannals-I-4-101-2012
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Peter Erskine is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the ecological trajectory of mine rehabilitation - Focusing on the Nabarlek Uranium Project
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lorna Hernandez Santin, Associate Professor Sarah Holcombe
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Doctor Philosophy
Multisensor Remote Sensing Framework to Quantify Ecosystem Resilience
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Dr Phill McKenna
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Doctor Philosophy
Harnessing hyperspectral and structural data for species identification and vegetation monitoring of rehabilitated mined lands
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Phill McKenna, Dr Lorna Hernandez Santin
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Doctor Philosophy
Molecular mechanisms of selenium accumulation and tolerance in the selenium hyperaccumulator Neptunia amplexicaulis from Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Cheong Xin Chan
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Fire Resilience of Mine Site Rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Unravelling the Secrets of Selenium Hyperaccumulation in Neptunia amplexicaulis and Coelospermum decipiens
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Discovery and ecophysiology of Australian native manganese hyperaccumulator plants
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Beyond the Void: Tracing Situated Knowledges in Mining Landscapes of the Anthropocene
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Fred Fialho Teixeira
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Patterns of elemental accumulation at the phylogenetic and tissue levels in the ultramafic flora of New Caledonia (with a focus on Ni accumulation)
Principal Advisor
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2018
Master Philosophy
Measuring Rehabilitation Responses to Fire using Transects and Remote Sensing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Hyperaccumulation of trace elements in native species from Sabah (Malaysia): new discoveries and practical considerations for viable tropical nickel agromining
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Natural Regeneration and Management Secondary Forests in Lao PDR and Vietnam
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Harnessing microbial processes to accelerate the transformation of coal spoils to functional soils
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Paul Evans, Professor Gordon Southam
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel Spectroscopies for metallome analysis of trace element Hyperaccumulator plants
Associate Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and Managing Ecosystem Services in Mining Environments using Indigenous Perspectives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Laura Sonter
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The Biogeochemistry of Australian Zinc-Copper Metallophytes: Conservation via Environmental Applications in Mining
Associate Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Multi-scale insights in nickel hyperaccumulation in ultramafic environments: from seeds to ecosystems
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Bowen Basin Coal Mine Spoil Classification for Improved Mine Rehabilitation Outcomes
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Sequestration in Rehabilitated Mine Soils
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
"Design and development of a methodology to monitor PM10 dust particles produced by industrial activities using UAVs"
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Phylogenetic patterns of foliar trace element accumulation in the ultramafic flora (Order Malpighiales) of Sabah, Malaysia
Associate Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Restoration planning of degraded tropical forests for biodiversity and ecosystem services
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The taxonomic and functional diversity of bees and flies in Australian tropical countryside landscapes
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Plant diversity and foliar elemental profiles in relation to soil chemistry and altitude on ultramafic edaphic islands in Kinabalu Park (Malaysia)
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Ant community response to management practices on rehabilitated mine sites
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Carbon sequestration and soil fertility of tropical tree plantations and secondary forests in Vietnam
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SEED AND SEEDLING ECOLOGY IN THE EARLY STAGES OF RAINFOREST RESTORATION
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES, AND WOOD PRODUCTION IN Eucalyptus cloeziana AND Eucalyptus argophloia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Hon Assoc Professor Peter Dart
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
NITROGEN MINERALISATION AND THE GROWTH OF YOUNG EUCALYPTUS CLOEZIANA PLANTATIONS IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Associate Advisor
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