Pierre Horwitz

Biography

Pierre is a Professor in the School of Science. Current Teaching contains, Case Studies in Science, Catchment Health and Management, Water and Wetlands Management, Sustainable Water Resource Management, Current Issues in Natural Sciences (postgraduate unit), Research Methods (Faculty-wide unit).

Research Interest

Aquatic Ecology and Management, Health and Ecology; Ecosystem Health, Water and wetlands management, The formation, degradation and management of organic rich soils; the effects of fire regimes on soil and water quality, Taxonomy, biogeography and conservation status of aquatic invertebrates, The effects of forestry, fire, agriculture and urbanisation on aquatic faunas and aquatic processes, Developing general indicators for the relationships between human health, community vitality and biophysical conditions of the environment, Developing community participation and involvement in aquatic environmental issues, natural resource management issues, Using narratives for landscape restoration and community capacity building in rural and regional areas.