Richard Harris

Biography

Richard Harris has completed Ph.D. studies at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, with a focus on the ecology of invasive species. Prior to moving to Australia, Richard Harris was employed as a researcher at Landcare Research, a Crown Research Institute, where Richard Harris developed my research interests in the ecology of ants, and the impacts of human induced change on the landscape, themes he has continued to develop in Western Australia. His publications include refereed journal papers and a wide range of management focused reports aid the dissemination of scientific information to land-managers and conservation practitioners. New to teaching prior to coming to Curtin, Richard Harris have found this a very positive experience, the highlight being introducing students to ecological research through the week long field trip to Westonia.

Research Interest

My research interests are varied but predominantly revolve around the impacts of human disturbance on native plant and animal communities (e.g., secondary salinity, fragmentation, mining, introduction of invasive species, feral herbivors). My research is focused on systems in the eastern Wheatbelt (Westonia) the Swan Coastal Plain, the Ravensthorpe Range, and the midwest rangelands.