Natalie Rossiter-Rachor

Natalie Rossiter-Rachor is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Charles Darwin University, specializing in environmental research with a focus on Australian ecosystems. She is actively engaged in multiple research projects through the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Resilient Landscapes Hub, serving as Principal Investigator on several major initiatives.

Her research interests center on savanna ecosystems, particularly examining the impacts of invasive species like Andropogon gayanus (Gamba grass) on ecosystem dynamics. She investigates nitrogen cycling, fire ecology, and woody plant recruitment in Australian tropical environments, with a strong emphasis on practical conservation management applications.

Dr. Rossiter-Rachor's recent publications demonstrate a clear progression from fundamental ecological research on invasive species impacts toward applied management solutions and policy recommendations. Her work increasingly integrates remote sensing technologies and spatial modeling with traditional ecological field studies to address complex environmental challenges.

• Active Principal Investigator on 5 NESP Resilient Landscapes Hub projects through 2027
• Research spans ecological processes, management applications, and policy development
• Strong focus on translating scientific findings into practical conservation outcomes

Her work contributes significantly to Sustainable Development Goals related to life on land and climate action, particularly through her research on invasive species management and ecosystem conservation in Australian landscapes.