Iris Hickman
@iris-hickman.bsky.social
PhD candidate | QAEco group, University of Melbourne | Plant ecologist | Exploring long-term alpine plant community dynamics | She/her
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Arnold et al. propose a design that will allow ecologists to simulate more realistic heat events in the field by combining a controllable convection heater system with a semi-enclosed chamber with adjustable vents 🌍 🧪
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Arnold et al. propose a design that will allow ecologists to simulate more realistic heat events in the field by combining a controllable convection heater system with a semi-enclosed chamber with adjustable vents 🌍 🧪
buff.ly/k2GJSA2
August 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📖Published📖
Arnold et al. propose a design that will allow ecologists to simulate more realistic heat events in the field by combining a controllable convection heater system with a semi-enclosed chamber with adjustable vents 🌍 🧪
buff.ly/k2GJSA2
Arnold et al. propose a design that will allow ecologists to simulate more realistic heat events in the field by combining a controllable convection heater system with a semi-enclosed chamber with adjustable vents 🌍 🧪
buff.ly/k2GJSA2
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New paper out on the impacts of fire on 5 small vertebrates across SE Australia.
High severity fire has a substantial impact on threatened broad-toothed rats and glossy grass skinks.
We also highlight the importance of habitat refuges for ameliorating impacts of recurrent fires.
High severity fire has a substantial impact on threatened broad-toothed rats and glossy grass skinks.
We also highlight the importance of habitat refuges for ameliorating impacts of recurrent fires.
New paper, led by @dadriscoll.bsky.social.
• High fire severity caused precipitous declines of two threatened species.
• Protecting or creating refuges is critical to counter increasingly frequent fires.
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• High fire severity caused precipitous declines of two threatened species.
• Protecting or creating refuges is critical to counter increasingly frequent fires.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Megafire severity, fire frequency and their interactions with habitat affect post-fire responses of small mammal and reptile species
Climate change is driving extreme fires in many ecosystems around the world. There is an urgent need to understand how co-occurring and interacting th…
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May 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
New paper out on the impacts of fire on 5 small vertebrates across SE Australia.
High severity fire has a substantial impact on threatened broad-toothed rats and glossy grass skinks.
We also highlight the importance of habitat refuges for ameliorating impacts of recurrent fires.
High severity fire has a substantial impact on threatened broad-toothed rats and glossy grass skinks.
We also highlight the importance of habitat refuges for ameliorating impacts of recurrent fires.
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We have an excellent line up of speakers for the next few months! Starting with Ryan Chisholm in March and then @akshitg.bsky.social @hyejinpark.bsky.social @barnesecodiv.bsky.social. Fill in this google form to receive announcements forms.gle/7vEiUQKJqeUL...
March 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We have an excellent line up of speakers for the next few months! Starting with Ryan Chisholm in March and then @akshitg.bsky.social @hyejinpark.bsky.social @barnesecodiv.bsky.social. Fill in this google form to receive announcements forms.gle/7vEiUQKJqeUL...
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Just published! Our latest research on the germination thermal niche of Australian alpine species and what it means for seed-based restoration is now out. Take a look! 🌱🌡️🏔️
doi.org/10.1111/rec....
@restorationecology.bsky.social @intlsocseedsci.bsky.social @ecolsocaus.bsky.social
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Thermal germination niche: implications for seed‐based restoration in climate‐sensitive alpine environments
Understanding the germination requirements of native plant species is crucial for restoration practitioners to ensure successful outcomes, especially as restoration efforts expand and global initiati....
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March 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Just published! Our latest research on the germination thermal niche of Australian alpine species and what it means for seed-based restoration is now out. Take a look! 🌱🌡️🏔️
doi.org/10.1111/rec....
@restorationecology.bsky.social @intlsocseedsci.bsky.social @ecolsocaus.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/rec....
@restorationecology.bsky.social @intlsocseedsci.bsky.social @ecolsocaus.bsky.social
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Very excited for this online seminar series I am organising with @ecologyisamess.bsky.social @darmitage.bsky.social @giuliaghedini.bsky.social @masatoyamamichi.bsky.social Lynette Loke, Andrew Letten And Po-Ju Ke. Follow to find out more!
We are excited to announce our new seminar series highlighting research on population biology and theoretical ecology from academics and post-grads based in the Asia-Pacific. We have a great line up of speakers for the next few months. Stay tuned for more info!
March 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Very excited for this online seminar series I am organising with @ecologyisamess.bsky.social @darmitage.bsky.social @giuliaghedini.bsky.social @masatoyamamichi.bsky.social Lynette Loke, Andrew Letten And Po-Ju Ke. Follow to find out more!
Excited to share that our paper on alpine vegetation dynamics on Australian mountain summits is out now! 🏔️ Huge thanks to coauthors @jwmorganecology.bsky.social, @susannavenn.bsky.social, and @jcamac.bsky.social
#Newarticle Hickman et al.’s long-term study finds that alpine summit vegetation responds multi-directionally to different, co-occurring drivers, with outcomes contingent on life history characteristics: doi.org/10.1080/15230430.2024.2429864
Long-term alpine summit vegetation cover change: Divergent trajectories driven by climate warming and fire
Alpine summit vegetation, the highest point of species geographical distributions, is vulnerable to climate change (thermal niche contraction), and there is evidence of change in Northern Hemispher...
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January 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Excited to share that our paper on alpine vegetation dynamics on Australian mountain summits is out now! 🏔️ Huge thanks to coauthors @jwmorganecology.bsky.social, @susannavenn.bsky.social, and @jcamac.bsky.social