Karen Marsh

Dr. Karen Marsh is a Research Fellow in the Division of Ecology and Evolution at the Australian National University. Her research investigates plant-animal interactions, focusing on how herbivore physiology and plant chemistry influence feeding behavior, animal ecology, habitat quality, and responses to climate change.

Research interests include:

• Eucalyptus-herbivore dynamics
• Koala and glider ecology
• Fire ecology and post-fire recovery
• Nutritional landscape quality
• Climate adaptation strategies

Her publications predominantly address the impacts of megafires on Australian biodiversity, koala ecology in disturbed habitats, nutritional challenges in changing climates, and conservation strategies for arboreal folivores. Recent work emphasizes practical applications for threatened species management.