“That's the whole reason why conservation researchers are in this field, right, because we want to make a difference and we want our research to help.”
Allie is completing her PhD looking at the nesting success of endemic songbirds on Norfolk Island, which includes understanding invasive rodent populations and designing innovative control methods.
Invasive rodents are seen as a key threat to native plant and animal species on Norfolk Island, including breeding seabirds and the endangered Norfolk Island Green Parrot.
Allie’s research has already led to changes in the way that rodents are monitored and controlled on the island. It has also been incorporated into the current review of the Norfolk Island Region Threatened Species Recovery Plan.
*Since this interview was recorded Allie has started a position as an NRM Ranger at Norfolk Island National Park.*
Allie was awarded the 2021 Ecological Impact Award in partnership with Norfolk Island National Park Natural Resource Manager Mel Wilson.
The Ecological Society of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the islanders of Pitcairn descent and their families as the custodians of Norfolk Island.
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The music in this podcast is ‘Glow’ by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au.
Episode image credit: Luke Halpin
