Belinda Wilson

Dr Belinda Wilson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Fenner School of Environment & Society and the Biology Teaching & Learning Centre. She specializes in conservation ecology, focusing on threatened species translocations and integrating ecological theory with management practices. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (University of Wollongong), Bachelor of Science with Honours (University of New South Wales), and a PhD (ANU).

Her research interests span translocation science, community dynamics, threatened species monitoring, and ecological restoration. She advocates for adaptive management frameworks to enhance conservation outcomes and collaborates with practitioners. Notable projects include the Bringing Back Biodiversity initiative, part of the Mulligans Flat–Goorooyarroo Woodland Experiment, which involved successful reintroductions of eastern bettongs, bush stone-curlews, and New Holland mice.

Dr Wilson has contributed to 16 research outputs and leads or collaborates on six active research projects, including the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Species Management Plans and the Ginninderry Golden Sun Moth Project. Her work emphasizes rewilding strategies in agricultural landscapes and the role of animal behavior in reintroduction success. She is registered to supervise research students, fostering the next generation of conservation scientists.

Her labs/teams include the Coexistence Conservation Lab, where she investigates human-wildlife coexistence and ecological restoration. Key themes in her articles focus on habitat connectivity, mesopredator ecology, and translocation frameworks, reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical and applied conservation science.