Jennifer Firn

Professor Jennifer Firn is a plant ecologist at QUT's School of Biology & Environmental Science, Faculty of Science. Her work focuses on invasive species management (e.g., African lovegrass, buffel grass), forest restoration, and biodiversity-ecosystem function linkages. Collaborations include Indigenous groups like Tjuwanpa Women Rangers and government bodies such as Queensland Department of Agriculture. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and serves as Vice President of the Australian Flora Foundation.

Research emphasizes empirical studies and local knowledge integration. Key projects include managing endangered grasslands and addressing myrtle rust impacts. Awards include the 2013 WIT Rising Star Award. Current grants involve analyzing food web restoration in endangered grasslands (DP190100500).

Publications span global grassland dynamics, invasive species control, and restoration frameworks. Her work highlights climate change adaptation and community-based conservation strategies.