We acknowledge that some of the research discussed and illustrated here is situated on the Country of the Gajerrong people of the Northern Territory, Australia. We acknowledge Gajerrong people as the enduring custodians of those lands and holders of the sacred knowledge and relationships that have maintained Country for millennia. We acknowledge that Gajerrong people have never ceded sovereignty, and that they continue to experience the ongoing and negative effects of colonial occupation. We respectfully acknowledge the deep learning and opportunities afforded to us by Gajerrong people through their generosity, their sense of community and family, and their ongoing support of our work together.
Fellowship Project Overview
This project aims to investigate how rapid socio-ecological transformation in northern Australia is reconfiguring invasive plant management, and evaluate the social and cultural factors and development context that contributes to its effectiveness. Through innovative qualitative research, the project will generate new knowledge of plant introductions, the emerging assemblages of people and practices that are facilitating or disrupting change, and the consequences for Indigenous people dealing with land-use change. Expected outcomes include enhancing Australia’s environmental management capacity by identifying opportunities for more effective invasive plant management, and more equitable and sustainable sharing of the benefits it brings.
Meet the team
Our Team
Associate Professor Jenny Atchison
Senior Research Officer Laura Hammersley
Research Officer Le-Anne Bannan
PhD Candidate Laura Butler
Transforming Invasive Plant Management in Northern Australia 