Curriculum vitae
Dr John T. Hunter
2014
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Dr John T. Hunter
Dr John Thomas Hunter B.Sc. (Hons 1) PhD
DOB: 20/12/1967
23 Kendall Rd
Invergowrie, N.S.W., 2350
Email:
Ph: (02) 6775 2452Mobile: 0410 44 2452
Fax: (02) 6775 2452
Australian Citizen
Class A Drivers Licence
Education & Qualifications
2002-2003Introduction Modern Greek Language Course
Australian Academy of Modern Greek Studies, Armidale, NSW.
1994-1999Doctor of Philosophy
Floristics & biogeography of the granitic outcrop flora of the New England Batholith of Eastern Australia
University of New England,
Armidale, NSW.
1991-1992Bachelor of Science (Honours 1st Class)
Infraspecific variation of Brachyloma daphnoides (Sm.) Benth.
University of New England
Armidale, NSW.
1987-1986 & 1989-1991Bachelor of Science
Major topics: Botany, Zoology, Ecology & Biochemistry
University of New England,
Armidale, NSW.
1988-1989Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science)
1 year completed (highest overall marks for the year).
Hunter Institute of Higher Education
Newcastle, NSW.
1980-1985High School Certificate
Granville South High School,
Sydney, NSW.
Scholarships & Prizes
1999Research Doctoral Committee Commendation
Letter of commendation on high standard of work submitted for the award of PhD.
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
1994-1997Australian Postgraduate Award with Stipend
University of New England, Armidale, NSW
1991N.C.W. Beadle Scholarship
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
1984 & 1985First in Biology Certificate
Granville South High School, Sydney.
Graduate and Post Graduate Supervision
Principal SupervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Michael Somerville
Potential: In discussion.
Serpentine Flora Endemism
Other supervisor: Associate Professor Nick Reid.
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
Principal SupervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Peter Croft
Submitted.
Effects of Fire on Faunal Habitat Resources
Other supervisor: Associate Professor Nick Reid.
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
Principal supervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Alan Hill
Current
Life history traits of Invasive Introduced Grasses and their effect on the Composition of Native Communities
Other supervisor: Associate Professor Nick Reid
University of New England, Armidale, NSW
Principal supervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Sarah McDonald
Current
Appropriate Grazing Management in the Western Districts of NSW
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Nick Reid, Dr Rhiannon Smith, Dr Romina Rader.
University of New England, Armidale, NSW
Co-supervisorDoctor of philosophy, Helen Morgan
Current
Trophic Cascades and the control of Canids
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Nick Reid, Dr Romina Rader.
Co-supervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Cate Gowen
Current.
Population Dynamics of Rock Wallaby Populations
Other supervisor: Associate Professor Nick Reid.
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
Co-supervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Nick Shultz
Complete.
Contribution of Native Pastures to Regional Plant Conservation
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Nick Reid, Dr Greg Lodge, Associate Professor Oscar Cacho.
Co-supervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Megan Good
Complete.
Management of Coolibah Woodlands
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Nick Reid.
Co-SupervisorDoctor of Philosophy, Waminda Parker
Suspended.
Dynamics of Long Unburnt Forests
Principal supervisor: Associate Professor James Kohen
Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW.
Co-SupervisorMasters of Natural Resources, Trudy Green.
Complete & awarded,
Drivers of Biodiversity Assessment Tools
Principalsupervisor: Associate Professor Nick Reid
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
Co-SupervisorBachelor of Natural Resources (Hons), Laura Lyons
Complete & awarded.
Survey and Mapping of Green Gully
Principal supervisor: Associate Professor Nick Reid
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
Undergraduate Teaching Experience
2013Grassland Identification Short Courses
Development and implementation
2013Sustaining our Rural Environment, UNE
Revision and rewrite of first year environmental course.
2008Bachelor of Environmental Science, ACU National
Marking of Honours Thesis
1994-1996Australian Rainforests 200-300 B.Sc.
Demonstrator to external school course, UNE
1991-1995Plant Systematics 200 B.Sc.
Demonstrator for entire course, UNE
1991-1995Identification of Australian Plants 200-300 B.Sc.
Demonstrator to external school course, UNE
1995Plant Ecology 200 B.Sc.
Demonstrator for internal course, UNE
1992 & 1994Biology 100 B.Sc.
Demonstrator for internal course, UNE
1992-1995Open Learning: The Unique Continent 100 Level
Marker of all submitted assignments, UNE
1991-1994Plant Biology 100 TAFE
Casual Teacher for Associate Diploma in Biological Techniques, Armidale
1992Plant and Animal Biology 200 TAFE
Casual Teacher for Associate Diploma in Biological Techniques, Armidale
1989Wallsend High School
Practical secondary school teaching experience.
Editorships and Professional Committees
2003-presentPacific Conservation Biology
Associate Editor: international peer reviewed scientific journal.
2008-2016Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Geography, School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences,
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
2011-2013Namoi CMA
Member of community advisory group.
2004-2007Honorary Associate
Geography, School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences,
University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
2005-2010Double Helix, UNE Committee
Committee member.
2002-2008Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland
Botanical Editor: peer reviewed scientific journal.
2000-2004Northern Tablelands Regional Vegetation Management Committee
Paid committee position.
1999-2004Inverell-Yallaroi Regional Vegetation Management Committee
Paid committee position
2001NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Independent on interview panel for ranger position.
1999Gwydir Unregulated Water Catchment Management Committee
Paid committee position.
1994-presentCitizens Wildlife Corridors
Committee member since inception.
1995-2000Field Naturalists Club of Victoria
Proof-reader and in-house referee.
1993-1994The Biological Society
President, editor and founder of newsletter, UNE.
Current Collaborative Research Projects
2012Mapping of Upland wetlands of the Namoi
SNELC Armidale
2010-currentDescription and dynamics of the Tank Wetlands of the Pilliga National Park
Dr Dorothy Bell and Lisa Montgomery (2 publication in preparation)
2007-currentEverGraze
Collaborators: Associate Professor Nick Reid, Dr Grey Lodge, Associate Professor Oscar Cacho
2006-currentBiogeography of Lagoons on the Northern Tablelands
Collaborators: Dr Dorothy Bell, UNE – research in progress.
2006-currentLife History Attributes of Native and Exotic Species on Gravel Beds
Collaborator: Dr Dorothy Bell, UNE – research in progress
2006-currentEffects of Feral Horses on the Ecology of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Collaborator: Associate Professor Nick Reid, UNE – research in progress
2004-2009Rural Sex Industry
Collaborator: Dr John Scott, UNE (BCSS), Dr Angela Ragusa, CSU. (1 peer-reviewed publication; two review) – research in progress.
2006-currentCommunity Dynamics and Biogeography of Bogs, Fens and Lagoons of the Northern Tablelands
Dr Dorothy Bell. (3 peer-reviewed publications; identification book in preparation) – research in progress.
Professional Society Memberships
Current
International Biogeographical Society (since 2003)
Ecological Society of Australia (since 1991)
Ecological Society of America(since 2000)
British Ecological Society (since 2000)
International Association of Vegetation Scientists (since 2002)
Royal Society of Queensland (since 1997)
Citizens Wildlife Corridors (since 1995)
Australian Rationalist Society (since 2008)
Lapsed
Australian Systematic Botany Society (since 1991-2008)
Australian Network for Plant Conservation (1997-2003)
Royal Society of Western Australia (1996-1998)
Coast and Wetlands Society (1992-2004)
Inland Rivers Network (1999-2002)
Friends of Grasslands (1999-2001)
American Society of Naturalists (1998-2005)
Australian Plants Society (1994-2004)
Australian Plant Food Study Group (1994-2000)
North Queensland Naturalist Club (1992-2000)
Field Naturalist Club of Victoria (since 1991-2009)
Queensland Field Naturalist Club (since 1992-2009)
Journal Reviewer
Journal of Biogeography
Diversity and Distributions
Austral Ecology
Australian Journal of Botany
Plant Ecology
Pacific Conservation Biology
Ecological Management and Restoration
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland
Cunninghamia
Nuytsia
Victorian Naturalist
Media and other Technical Experience
2014Whitehaven Offsets
Radio National, ABC Radio, Northern Daily Leader.
2006Marginal Rural Industries
SBS-ABC Pilot, TV interview, Marcella Rice.
2003Convener, Woodlands Symposium
Ecological Society of Australia
20027.30 Report, Family Secrets
ABC TV interview.
2001Central West ABC Radio
ABC Live Radio Interview on new eucalypt species.
1989-19952ARM-FM
DJ on one to several weekly public radio shows, 1 sponsored & interviewer of UNE staff for local science news program.
2000-presentField Excursion Leader
Regular field excursion leader for Australian Plants Society, National Parks Association, Aboriginal Land Councils and Schools.
19944WD Competence Certificate
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, 4WD course.
1992-1993UNE Staff Development Courses
Touch Typing and Editing.
1991Joel JSM-35 Scanning Electron Microscope Course
UNE.
1991Extraction and Hybridisation of DNA and the use of Gel Electrophoresis
UNE, Biochemistry
1990Marine Science Winter School
Australian Marine Science Consortium
Royal Australian Naval College, Jervis Bay, ACT.
Professional Site Licences & Software
ArcGIS 10.1 (GIS)
ArcGIS 9.3 (GIS)
DIVA (GIS)
ArcPad 7.1 (remote GIS)
ArcView 3.2 (GIS)
SURFER12 forWindows (Digital Terrain & Geo-statistical Modelling)
CANOCO-4 (Canonical Correspondence Analysis; Redundancy Analysis etc)
PATN3.12(Pattern Analysis Package)
ANUCLIM 6 (Climate modelling program)
CLIMEX (experience with by no current licence)
PAUP (Cladistic Phylogenetic Analysis Package)
APE (Phylogenetic Analysis Package)
DELTA (Taxonomic Database for Providing Taxonomic Descriptions)
INTKEY (Interactive Taxonomic Key Generation Package)
SAM (Statistics for macroecology)
EcoSim Professional (Statistics for Macroecology, Co-occurrence, Niche Overlap, Size Overlap, Species Diversity).
EstimateS (Species Richness estimation and Rarefaction Software)
STATISTICA (Comprehensive Statistical Package)
PAST (Comprehensive Statistical Package)
ADE-4 (Comprehensive Statistical Package).
RAMAN (Randomization MANova; Monte Carlo one-way hypothesis testing)
RangeModel (Monte Carlo simulation tool for assessing geometric constraints on species richness)
R (Various statistical packages)
Microsoft Vista - WORD, EXCEL and ACCESS etc.
Paradox12 (Relational Database)
YETI (Flora Database)
PAPYRUS (Bibliographic Database)
EndNote (Bibliographic Database)
Conferences Attended
2003Ecological Society of Australia
Armidale, NSW
2001Ecological Society of Australia
Wollongong, NSW
1999Australian Network for Plant Conservation
Albury, NSW
1996Australian Systematic Botany Society & the Ecological Society of Australia Joint Meeting
Townsville, Qld
1993Southern Temperate Ecosystems
Hobart, Tas.
Non-casual Employment
(N.B. excluding teaching and committees – see above)
Non-casual Employment
2005Ranger
Department of Environment and Conservation,
NSWParks and Wildlife Service
6 month full time appointed to conduct biodiversity surveys.
1992-1993Research Assistant
Australian Biological Resources Study (Canberra) & the University of New England.
Revision of the Phyllanthus and Sauropus of Australia for the Flora of Australia Project.
1992Technical Officer
As listed above for research assistant.
1990Laboratory Assistant
University of New England.
Seed bank sampling of montane aquatic ecosystems.
Publications
Submitted and in review (2014)
Gowen, C., Hunter, J.T. & Reid, N. (in review) Assessment of changes in understorey flora with the removal of fire and horse grazing from Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.Australian Journal of Botany.
Hill, A., Hunter, J.T. & Reid, N. (in review) Changes in diversity and life history traits over the invasion front of the weed Andropogon virginicus and implications for conservation management. Pacific Conservation Biology.
In press or published
2014
Hunter, J.T. (in review) Changes in above ground biomass and other related allometric traits of forests and woodlands across an altitudinal and rainfall gradient in Australia. Austral Ecology, (submitted)
Hunter, J.T. (in review) Tree hollow distribution and density and the effects of a changing climate. Australian Journal of Botany. (in revision).
Hunter, J.T. (2014) Vegetation and species of the Little Bora Nature Conservation Trust Agreement.Cunninghamia, (in press).
Schultz, N, Reid, N, Lodge, G. & Hunter, J.T. (submitted) Seasonal variation in species composition of native pastures on the North West Slopes of New South Wales. Austral Ecology
Hawes, W. & Hunter, J.T. (2014) Guide to the Wetland Plants of the lowland areas of the North West Local Land Services Region. Booklet published by the North West LLS.
2013
Hunter, J.T. (2013) Upland wetlands of the Namoi Catchment: type; mapping, distribution and naturalness. Cunninghamia 13: 331-335.
Hunter, J.T. (2013) Interactions between Callitris above ground biomass, species density and plant form in north eastern New South Wales. Australian Journal of Botany. 61: 73-79.
Hunter, J.T. & Bell, D. (2013) Season and timing of moisture availability predict composition of montane shrub dominated wetlands at distributional limits in eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Botany61: 243-253.
2012
Bell, D.B., Hunter, J.T. & Montgomery, L. (2012) Ephemeral Wetlands of the Pilliga Outwash of Northern NSW.Cunninghamia 12: 181-190.
Croft, P., Reid, N. & Hunter, J.T. (2012) The bark of eucalypt trees: habitat quality and impact of fire. Pacific Conservation Biology. 18: 186-193.
2011
Hunter, J.T. (2011) A broad brush stroke test of an assumption: increasing Callitris cover reduces species richness. Cunninghamia 12: 115.
2010
Croft, P., Hunter, J.T. & Reid, N. (2010) Threat of frequent fire and drought for the rare wattle Acacia williamsiana J.T.Hunter: an experimental burn highlights implications for fire management. Ecological Management and Restoration 11: 217-220
Croft, P., Reid, N. & Hunter, J.T. (2010) Experimental burning changes the quality of fallen timber as habitat for vertebrate and invertebrate fauna: implications for fire management. Wildlife Research 37: 1-8.
Nadolny, C. Hunter, J.T. & Hawes, W. (2010) Native grassy vegetation in the Border Rivers-Gwydir Catchment: diversity, distribution, use and management. Border Rivers-Gwydir Catchment Management Authority.(65 pages).
Hunter, J.T. (2010) Eucalypts of the Northern Tablelands. Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority & J.T.Hunter.(155 Pages).
2009
Hunter, J.T. & Bell, D. (2009) The Carex Fen vegetation of northern New South Wales. Cunninghamia 11 (1): 49-65.
2008
Hunter, J.T. & Sheringham, P.J. (2008) Vegetation and diversity at Gibraltar Range and southern Washpool National Parks.Cunninghamia 10: 439-474.
Bell, D.M., Hunter, J.T. & Haworth, R.J. (2008) Montane lagoons of the New England Tablelands Bioregion: vegetation, landuse and dynamics. Cunninghamia 10: 475-492.
2007
Hunter, J.T. (2007) Vegetation of Yina and Imbota Nature Reserves, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales.Cunninghamia 10: 215-224.
Croft, P.J., Hunter, J.T. & Reid, N. (2007) Depletion of regenerative bud resources during cyclic drought. What are the implications for fire management? Ecological Management and Restoration 8: 187-192.
Hunter, J.T. & Bell, D. (2007) The vegetation of montane bogs in eastern flowing catchments of the New England Batholith, New South Wales. Cunninghamia 10: 77-92.
Williams, J.B. & Hunter, J.T. (2007) Trochocarpamontana (Ericaceae) a new species from the north east of New South Wales. Telopea 11: 413-417.
2006
Hunter, J.T., Williams, J.B & Conn, B. (2006) Rediscovery of Prostanthera staurophylla F.Muell.and reinstatement of P. teretifolia Maiden & Betche. Telopea 11: 117-126.
Croft, P.J., Hofmayer, D. & Hunter, J.T. (2006) Fire response traits of four rare species at Gibraltar Range National Park.Proceedings of the Linnaean Society of New South Wales 127: 57-62.
Scott, J., Hunter, J.T., Hunter, V.H. & Ragusa, A. (2006) Sex outside the city: sex work in rural and regional New South Wales. Rural Society 16: 151-168.
Williams, J.B. & Hunter, J.T. (2006) Boronia boliviensis (Rutaceae series Erianthae), a new rare granite outcrop endemic from north-eastern New South Wales. Telopea 11 (3): 260-264.
2005
Hunter, J.T. (2005) Phytogeography, range size and richness of Australian endemic Sauropus (Euphorbiaceae).Journal of Biogeography. 32: 63-75.
Hunter, J.T. (2005) Geographic variation in plant species richness patterns within temperate eucalypt woodlands of eastern Australia. Ecography 28: 505-514.
Hunter, J.T. (2005) Truth, reality, belief, faith: Science in public debate. PacificConservationBiology. 11: 1-2.
Hunter, J.T. (2005) Vegetation of WarraNational Park and Wattleridge. Cunninghamia 9: 255-274.
Hunter, J.T. (2005) Vegetation and floristics of Culgoa National Park.Cunninghamia 9: 275-284.
Hunter, J.T. (2005) Floristics and distribution of Wattle Dry Sclerophyll Forests and Scrubs of north eastern New South Wales.Cunninghamia9: 317-323.
Copeland, L.C. & Hunter, J.T. (2005) Range extensions, habitat notes and conservation status of three rare mallee Eucalypts from the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.Cunninghamia 9: 307-309.
2004
Hunter, J.T. (2004) Nested species subset patterns for the granitic outcrop flora of the New England Batholith of eastern Australia. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland 111: 31-38.
Hunter, J.T. (2004) Vegetation and floristics of Basket Swamp National Park.Cunninghamia8: 453-466.
2003
Hunter, J.T. (2003) Persistence on inselbergs: the role of obligate seeders and resprouters. Journal of Biogeography 30: 497-510.
Hunter, J.T. (2003) Factors affecting range size differences for plant species on rock outcrops in eastern Australia. Diversity and Distributions 9: 211-220.
Hunter, J.T. (2003) Vegetation of Arakoola Nature Reserve, North Western Slopes, New South Wales. Cunninghamia 8: 157-284.
Hunter, J.T. & Hunter, V.H. (2003) Vegetation of Ironbark Nature Reserve and the Bornhardtia Voluntary Conservation Agreement, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales. Cunninghamia 8: 93-110.
2002
Hunter, J.T. (2002) A preliminary overview of what is reserved in the Inverell and Yallaroi Shires on the North Western Slopes of New South Wales. Cunninghamia 7: 671-681.
Hunter, J.T. (2002) Vegetation and floristics of Mt Canobolas State Recreation Area, Central Tablelands, New South Wales.Cunninghamia 7: 501-526.
Hunter, J.T. (2002) How insular are ecological islands? An example from the granitic outcrop flora of the New England Batholith of eastern Australia.Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland. 110: 1-13.
Hunter, J.T. (2002) Grevilleakennedyana F.Muell.an Overview of Distribution and Demography. QueenslandNaturalist 40: 63-68.
Hunter, J.T. & Earl, J. (2002) Moree Grasslands Vegetation Survey.the Dept. of Land & Water Conservation and NSW NPWS.
Hunter, J.T. & Harrison, K. (2002) Vegetation and floristics of Burnt Down Scrub Nature Reserve, North Coast, New South Wales. Cunninghamia 7: 539-562.
2001
Hunter, J.T. (2001) Eucalyptus saxicola (Myrtaceae), a new species from the Central Tablelands of New South Wales (section Maidenaria series Bridgesianae). Telopea 9: 403-407.
Hunter, J.T. & Copeland, L. (2001) Homoranthus binghiensis (Myrtaceae), a new species from the North Western Slopes of New South Wales.Telopea 9: 431-433.
Hunter, J.T., Kingswood, R. & Bell, D. (2001) Vegetation of the Narran Lake Nature Reserve, NSW.Cunninghamia 7: 43-63.
Hunter, J.T. (2001) A change in the name of an author of some Australian plant names. Australian Systematic Botany Society Newsletter 107 (June): 5-7.
2000
Hunter, J.T. (2000) Fragmentation and its implications for species richness and conservation of granitic outcrop flora on the New England Batholith.Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland 109: 75-82.
1999
Hunter, J.T.Bruhl, J.J. (1999) Two new species of Eucalyptus for northern New South Wales. Telopea 8: 257-264.
Hunter, J.T.Bruhl, J.J. (1999) Phyllanthus.Flora of Victoria Vol. 4: 74-78.
Hunter, J.T.Bruhl, J.J. (1999) Sauropus.Flora of Victoria Vol. 4: 78-79.
Hunter, J.T., Kingston, J. & Croft, P. (1999) Vegetation and floristics of Kwiambal National Park and surrounds, Ashford, New South Wales. Cunninghamia 6: 351-378.
Hunter, J.T. & White, M. (1999) Notes on the distribution of Eucalyptuscannonii R.T. Baker and a review of its conservation status. Cunninghamia 6: 389-394.
Hunter, J.T., Wyatt, A., Hofmeyer, D., Brown, L., Barkwell, N. & Beresford-Smith, N. (2000) Vegetation and floristics of the Demon Nature Reserve, Tenterfield, New South Wales. Cunninghamia 6: 331-350.
Hunter, V.H. & Hunter, J.T. (1999) Pollination of Acacia pruinosa. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland 108: 49-56.
Copeland, L. & Hunter, J.T. (1999) New records of restricted taxa on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales and a review of their conservation status. Cunninghamia 6: 395-401.
1998
Hunter, J.T. (1998) Eucalyptuscanobolensis (Myrtaceae), a new combination for a former subspecies of Eucalyptusrubida.Telopea 8: 157-158.
Hunter, J.T. (1998) Two new species of Homoranthus (Myrtaceae) for northern New South Wales. Telopea 8: 35-40.
Hunter, J.T. (1998) Granite outcrop vegetation of Wilson’s Promontory.VictorianNaturalist 115: 322-325.
Hunter, J.T. (1998) Notes on the occurrence of Monotaxismacrophylla Benth.(Euphorbiaceae), with particular reference to New South Wales.The Queensland Naturalist 36: 21-24.
Hunter, J.T. (1998) The botany of Howell, New South Wales: A tin granite flora (revisited). The Victorian Naturalist 115: 94-99.
Hunter, J.T. & Clarke, P.J. (1998) The vegetation of granitic outcrop communities on the New England Batholith of eastern Australia. Cunninghamia 5: 547-618.
Hunter, J.T., Fallavollita, E. & Hunter, V.H. (1998) Observations on the ecology of Muehlenbeckiacostatam.s. (Polygonaceae), a rare fire ephemeral species occurring on the New England Batholith of north eastern New South Wales and Southern Queensland. The Victorian Naturalist 115: 9-17.