Date/Time
Date(s) - Thu 1 May
17:30 - 19:00
Janice’s introduction:
I am a botanist with interests in the evolution, ecology and conservation of New Zealand’s unique plants, and how they interact with pollinators, seed dispersers and microbial mutualisms. My research is motivated by a desire to provide plant-based knowledge that will contribute to species conservation, improved ecosystem services and climate change mitigation.
I am currently focused on plant, seed and fungal biology in relation to large-scale native reforestation, in the context of both ecological restoration and carbon sequestration. Current work also includes ecology and regeneration of rare plants, plant structural complexity and invertebrate diversity, limits of beech forest expansion, and effects of weed control methods on native plants and fungi. I am also interested in traditional use of plants by Māori, particularly how mātauranga and botanical knowledge intersect with respect to plants used in textiles.
I was responsible for the design of the 100% native ‘greenroof’ on the University of Otago’s Greenstar-rated William James Building, and for Flora Finder, the smartphone application developed to help identify New Zealand’s most common native trees, shrubs and weeds.
Livestream
This event will be livestreamed at the link below:
Livestream link for Professor Janice Lord