Urban Ecology

With the majority of people living in cities, our first encounter with nature is often by our doorstep. Urban ecology is the study of the biodiversity where we live, and this research group investigates what this may mean to urban communities.

Lead Researcher

Dr. Marcus Collier

Associate Professor of Sustainability Science

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I am fascinated by the contentious interface between society and nature, and I specialise in social-ecological systems thinking. My research interests are varied and include urban wild spaces and species, novel ecosystems, societal transitioning, participatory (formally citizen) science, nature-based solutions, and governance.