Ecology and Conservation

Biodiversity and community ecology

Biodiversity and Community Ecology research investigates the relationships between species within ecosystems. We study species diversity, distribution patterns, and interactions to elucidate the factors influencing community structure and function. Through field observations, experiments, and mathematical models, we explore the roles of competition, predation, mutualism, and environmental factors in shaping biodiversity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for ecosystem management, conservation planning, and predicting responses to environmental change, ultimately contributing to the preservation of Earth's biodiversity.

Each of our research themes bring together a diverse set of researchers from within the Department and beyond. Follow the links to their full profiles to find out more about their research interests.

Principal researchers:

Angus Buckling
Annette Broderick
Benno Simmons
Christopher Kaiser-Bunbury
Daniel Padfield
David Roy
Helen Roy
Ilya Maclean
Jason Chapman
Kelly Moyes
Kevin Gaston
Kristian Metcalfe
Lucy Woodall
Luis Huckstadt
Nicola Weber
Regan Early
Xiaoya Ma

Other researchers in this theme:

Alex Hayward, Barbara Tschirren, Ben Longdon, Brendan Godley, Callum Roberts, Chris Laing, David Hodgson, Divya Karnad, Erik Postma, Philip Doherty, Stuart Bearhop, Victoria Hobson

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