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Biography
I am a conservation biologist with a broad interest in nature stewardship. Much of my work includes the use of ecological theories to approach applied problems in sustainability with an aim to generate knowledge that can be directly applied to policy and practice. I hold a deep interest in working at the nexus of society and the environment to promote sustainable outcomes for nature and people. My research spans a variety of ecosystems, and I focus on themes including biodiversity, environmental policy and finance, restoration, and climate change.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Science
Research keywords
- ecology
- conservation
- sustainability
- vegetation
- restoration
- climate change
- biodiversity
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research outputs
- 12 Article
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Conservation-relevant lands in Australia have higher farmland values
Engert, J. E. & Andres, S. E., 15 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 402, 9 p., 129004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impacts of the renewable energy transition on global plant diversity: a review
Gallagher, R. V., Andres, S. E., Stephens, R. E., Hewitt, C., Wintle, B. A., van Leeuwen, S., Smith, B. & Adams, V. M., Jan 2026, In: Plants People Planet. 8, 1, p. 87-115 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pelletised seeding improves seed retention in Acacia decurrens: implications for ecological restoration
Andres, S. E., Chen, T. & Mills, C., Dec 2025, In: Austral Ecology. 50, 12, 6 p., e70158.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A framework for ecological restoration cost accounting across context and scale
Andres, S. E., Mills, C. H., Gallagher, R. V. & Adams, V. M., Jul 2024, In: Biological Conservation. 295, 12 p., 110671.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Constraints of commercially available seed diversity in restoration: implications for plant functional diversity
Andres, S. E., Atkinson, J., Coleman, D., Brazill-Boast, J., Wright, I. J., Allen, S. & Gallagher, R. V., Nov 2024, In: Plants People Planet. 6, 6, p. 1341-1357 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Scaling up koala habitat restoration using seed enhancement technologies
Andres, S., Western Sydney University, 12 Dec 2023
https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/5aea733055e911ef845af34de289c35a
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Using seed morphological traits to predict early performance using pelletized seed enhancement technologies in restoration practice
Andres, S., Lieurance, P. E., Mills, C. H., Tetu, S. G. & Gallagher, R., osf, 7 Jun 2024
DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/5WC4Q, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/5WC4Q
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HDR Theses
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Addressing drivers of dieback in an endangered shrub species, Persoonia hirsuta
Andres, S. E. (Author), 2022Western Sydney University thesis: Doctoral thesis
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