A scientist sitting in an arid landscape with surverying equipment to their right

A scientist sitting in an arid landscape with surverying equipment to their right

 

About Kings Park Science

The Kings Park Science Program undertakes research into native plant biology and ecology to support the conservation and management of Western Australia's unique biodiversity and ecosystems. 

Research focuses on key areas of ex situ germplasm conservation, restoration ecology, threatened species recovery, plant physiology, seed science, conservation genetics, ecosystem ecology, and fire ecology. 

The program also delivers science capacity to support the Western Australian Botanic Garden and the lands managed by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, and the horticultural development of the Western Australian flora. 

Kings Park Science has a long history of successful collaboration with Western Australian universities, including through postgraduate student supervision, and partners with other government and conservation agencies and industry to deliver practical outcomes in plant and ecosystem conservation and management.

Our people

 

Staff

 
Jason StevensKings Park Science Program Leader
Rebecca CampbellSenior Technical Officer
Emma DalziellResearch Scientist (Seed Science)
Belinda DavisResearch Scientist (Orchid Conservation)
Carole ElliottResearch Scientst (Restoration Ecology)
Todd EricksonResearch Scientst (Seed Science and Restoration Ecology)
Bryn FunnekotterResearch Scientist (Biotechnology)
Peter GolosResearch Scientist (Restoration Ecology)
Siegy KraussPrincipal Research Scientist (Conservation Genetics)
Wolfgang LewandrowskiResearch Scientist (Restoration Ecophysiology)
Nicole MaherResearch Assistant
David MerrittPrincipal Research Scientist (Seed Science)
Alison RitchieResearch Scientist (Restoration Ecology)
Elizabeth SinclairResearch Scientist (Conservation Genetics)
Russell MillerResearch Scientist (Urban Biodiversity and Weed Interactions)

PhD students

Bianca Berto (UWA; Seed Science and Restoration Ecology)
Ebony Cowan (Murdoch; Fire Ecology)
Georgia Leahy (Curtin; Biotechnology and Cryopreservation)
Milana Lukic (UWA; Biotechnology and Cryopreservation)
Hannah Demerise (UWA; Restoration Engineering)
Savuti Henningsen (UWA; Seed Science)
Emily Tudor (Curtin; Ecophysiology)
Stan Wawrzyczek (LaTrobe; Pollination Ecology)
Lily Whelehan (Curtin; Biotechnology and Cryopreservation)

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Ecosystem Science Program

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Fire Science Program

Research to inform fire management and biodiversity conservation in Western Australia.

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Marine Science Progam

Science program to undertake marine research and monitoring to support and improve the scientific basis for the conservation and management of WA’s marine protected areas, threatened and protected marine fauna and marine biodiversity.

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Perth Zoo Science Program

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Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Program

Research program to integrate the science and application of remote sensing and spatial analysis into departmental programs.

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Rivers and Estuaries Science Program

Research program to undertake and support research across a wide range of disciplines to address knowledge gaps and inform management of the Swan Canning Riverpark. 

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Species and Communities Program

Species and Communities Program coordinates the listing, management and recovery of threatened species, ecological communities and wetlands.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.