Tim Curran
@timcurran.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof. of Ecology at Lincoln Uni, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Scientist, teacher, dad, bibliophile, cricket tragic, snorkeler, rockpooler (fond of crabs). Uses traits to understand plant responses to disturbance. Likes to BBQ plants.
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Tim Curran
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· Aug 29
Testing key tenets of pyro‐ecophysiology: Indicators of drought response in relation to shoot flammability
Premise
Relationships between flammability and drought tolerance influence vegetation dynamics during fires. A goal of the emerging subdiscipline of pyro-ecophysiology is to identify ecophysiologica.....
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I'm so very proud of Niger Sultana and the first chapter of her PhD thesis!!!
She had so many challenges and came through them all with flying colours.
With @loraxcate.bsky.social @azhar06.bsky.social et al.
in @botsocamerica.bsky.social
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She had so many challenges and came through them all with flying colours.
With @loraxcate.bsky.social @azhar06.bsky.social et al.
in @botsocamerica.bsky.social
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Come and work with us! Please share widely!
Applications close 18 January 2026 at 11.55pm.
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Applications close 18 January 2026 at 11.55pm.
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Deakin University hiring Lecturer, Environmental Botany in Burwood, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn
Posted 2:37:03 AM. Drive innovation with Deakin’s Environmental & Science programs through teaching excellence…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Come and work with us! Please share widely!
Applications close 18 January 2026 at 11.55pm.
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Applications close 18 January 2026 at 11.55pm.
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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.
theconversation.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
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Devastating news. A world-leading marine biologist. Lost way too soon. #ValeEmmaJohnston
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University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52
Emma Johnston AO became first woman to lead the 172-year-old institution in February 2025
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Devastating news. A world-leading marine biologist. Lost way too soon. #ValeEmmaJohnston
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Oh no! Emma was one of the very best, as a scientist, a leader and as a human being. So sad.
Vale Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE
The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Fellows, Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE. She was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2022 recognising her leadership in the field of marine ecology, 🧵
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The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Fellows, Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE. She was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2022 recognising her leadership in the field of marine ecology, 🧵
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Fellow Johnston
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December 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Oh no! Emma was one of the very best, as a scientist, a leader and as a human being. So sad.
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Gazing into the flames: A guide to assessing the impacts of climate change on landscape fire
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Gazing into the flames: A guide to assessing the impacts of climate change on landscape fire
An understanding of fire and climate modeling must inform assessments of climate change impacts on landscape fire.
www.science.org
December 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Gazing into the flames: A guide to assessing the impacts of climate change on landscape fire
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Look what made the list of staff picks @christchurchlib.bsky.social in the Ecology section, @bengoldfarb.bsky.social!
December 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Look what made the list of staff picks @christchurchlib.bsky.social in the Ecology section, @bengoldfarb.bsky.social!
This was a nice little Christmas present, with Boyd Wright and Rod Fensham.
Vegetation flammability contributes to alternative stable states in arid Australia
#flammability #Triodia
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Vegetation flammability contributes to alternative stable states in arid Australia
#flammability #Triodia
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Vegetation flammability contributes to alternative stable states in arid Australia
Background. Alternate stable state theory holds that disturbance thresholds can drive transitions between distinct vegetation types that exist under otherw
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December 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This was a nice little Christmas present, with Boyd Wright and Rod Fensham.
Vegetation flammability contributes to alternative stable states in arid Australia
#flammability #Triodia
connectsci.au/wf/article/d...
Vegetation flammability contributes to alternative stable states in arid Australia
#flammability #Triodia
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When green energy threatens what it is meant to save
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Interviews with Brendan Wintle and others
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Interviews with Brendan Wintle and others
When green energy threatens what it is meant to save
In a tiny town near the Victoria–South Australia border, a proposed wind farm near a protected wetland is posing a big question for Australia's planning regulators.
www.abc.net.au
December 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
When green energy threatens what it is meant to save
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Interviews with Brendan Wintle and others
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Interviews with Brendan Wintle and others
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"Bond’s work leaves behind an inconvenient lesson for an era of climate urgency: that speed is not a substitute for understanding, and that good intentions, applied without care, can erase ancient worlds as efficiently as neglect." A beautiful tribute to William Bond. Forever missed by many.
William Bond, defender of grasslands
In recent years, one of the loudest ideas in environmental policy has been that trees are the planet’s universal remedy. Plant enough of them, in enough places, and carbon will be soaked up, water wil...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
"Bond’s work leaves behind an inconvenient lesson for an era of climate urgency: that speed is not a substitute for understanding, and that good intentions, applied without care, can erase ancient worlds as efficiently as neglect." A beautiful tribute to William Bond. Forever missed by many.
This arrived today, and it is every bit as interesting, useful, and readable as I'd hoped! @stephenbheard.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This arrived today, and it is every bit as interesting, useful, and readable as I'd hoped! @stephenbheard.bsky.social
Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania
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@rachaelnolan.bsky.social et al.
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@rachaelnolan.bsky.social et al.
Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania
Dozens of fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania over the weekend claimed dozens of houses and the life of a firefighter. This is why they were so bad.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania
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@rachaelnolan.bsky.social et al.
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@rachaelnolan.bsky.social et al.
Welcome to Bluesky @pujaroy.bsky.social! She's doing her PhD on flammability and dessication tolerance with @schwilk.org
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Welcome to Bluesky @pujaroy.bsky.social! She's doing her PhD on flammability and dessication tolerance with @schwilk.org
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“We were able to prove with science that this was a thing and it needs to happen again,” Zhaawendaagozikwe said. www.superiortelegram.com/news/local/c...
Ishkode returns to Wisconsin Point
The 22-acre burn clears invasive species, returns nutrients to the soil and helps native plants thrive, organizers said.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
“We were able to prove with science that this was a thing and it needs to happen again,” Zhaawendaagozikwe said. www.superiortelegram.com/news/local/c...
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To remember William Bond, you could listen to his powerful talk on behalf of grasses! It is a seminal lesson in savanna ecology. Personally, I also find it nice to hear his voice.
jgpausas.blogs.uv.es/2021/02/21/a...
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience #savanna
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🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience #savanna
I'm very sad to say William Bond, of the University of Cape Town & Fellow of the Royal Society (@royalsociety.org ), has passed away. It is a great loss. He was an enthusiastic ecologist and a critical thinker. I learned a lot, and I still had a lot to learn from him. RIP. 😢
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
December 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
To remember William Bond, you could listen to his powerful talk on behalf of grasses! It is a seminal lesson in savanna ecology. Personally, I also find it nice to hear his voice.
jgpausas.blogs.uv.es/2021/02/21/a...
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience #savanna
jgpausas.blogs.uv.es/2021/02/21/a...
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience #savanna
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The whole lab went to the AFE fire congress last week. A great trip and much discussion and learning occurred. Here are Carlina and Puja with their posters on live fuel moisture, flammability, and plant hydraulic traits.
December 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The whole lab went to the AFE fire congress last week. A great trip and much discussion and learning occurred. Here are Carlina and Puja with their posters on live fuel moisture, flammability, and plant hydraulic traits.
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William Bond had a huge influence on me. I remember him picking me up at the Cape Town airport on a cold rainy day in 1995 and losing no time in giving me a crash course in fynbos species ID. I too, had a lot to learn from him still.
I'm very sad to say William Bond, of the University of Cape Town & Fellow of the Royal Society (@royalsociety.org ), has passed away. It is a great loss. He was an enthusiastic ecologist and a critical thinker. I learned a lot, and I still had a lot to learn from him. RIP. 😢
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
December 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
William Bond had a huge influence on me. I remember him picking me up at the Cape Town airport on a cold rainy day in 1995 and losing no time in giving me a crash course in fynbos species ID. I too, had a lot to learn from him still.
Reposted by Tim Curran
I'm very sad to say William Bond, of the University of Cape Town & Fellow of the Royal Society (@royalsociety.org ), has passed away. It is a great loss. He was an enthusiastic ecologist and a critical thinker. I learned a lot, and I still had a lot to learn from him. RIP. 😢
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
December 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I'm very sad to say William Bond, of the University of Cape Town & Fellow of the Royal Society (@royalsociety.org ), has passed away. It is a great loss. He was an enthusiastic ecologist and a critical thinker. I learned a lot, and I still had a lot to learn from him. RIP. 😢
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
🧪🌎🔥🌿🌳🪴🌐 #PlantScience
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Buffel grass invasion is collapsing country and culture across arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.
The federal government is not doing what it can to abate this threat.
Please sign this petition to call on federal ministers to take action.
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The federal government is not doing what it can to abate this threat.
Please sign this petition to call on federal ministers to take action.
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Sign the Petition
Buffel Grass - Stop the Invasion
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December 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Buffel grass invasion is collapsing country and culture across arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.
The federal government is not doing what it can to abate this threat.
Please sign this petition to call on federal ministers to take action.
c.org/wM5z5DhRJZ
The federal government is not doing what it can to abate this threat.
Please sign this petition to call on federal ministers to take action.
c.org/wM5z5DhRJZ
Here's a new PhD scholarship in ecology or taxonomy at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Open to domestic and international students with applications due on 28 Feb 2026.
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/schola...
Best to chat to potential supervisors first.
It honours an amazing life in science.
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/schola...
Best to chat to potential supervisors first.
It honours an amazing life in science.
Dr Alena Vanderborght-Elbl Doctorate Scholarship :: Lincoln University
The Dr Alena Vanderborght-Elbl Doctorate Scholarship was established to support a PhD candidate at Lincoln University to undertake advanced research in ecology and/or taxonomy.
www.lincoln.ac.nz
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Here's a new PhD scholarship in ecology or taxonomy at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Open to domestic and international students with applications due on 28 Feb 2026.
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/schola...
Best to chat to potential supervisors first.
It honours an amazing life in science.
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/schola...
Best to chat to potential supervisors first.
It honours an amazing life in science.
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"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
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Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...