Catherine Pickering – The Conversation

So much work already published. Flickr/UBC Library Communications

September 30, 2014

How to find the knowns and unknowns in any research

Catherine Pickering, Griffith University and Jason Byrne, Griffith University

UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH: What do we actually mean by research and how does it help inform our understanding of things? With so much research already published it can be a daunting task for any new researcher…

While native in Europe, gorse has become one of the world’s worst weeds, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. Flickr: orangebrompton

December 22, 2013

Wash and go for a weed‑free Christmas holiday

Catherine Pickering, Griffith University and Michael Ansong, Griffith University

As Christmas and summer holidays approach, many of us are packing our bags, ready to drive off on holidays to see families and friends. Those long car trips are often to coastal towns, national parks and…

Spain and the Mediterranean bear the brunt of tourism’s damage. Mark Ballantyne

December 3, 2013

European holidays are pushing wild plants towards extinction

Mark Ballantyne, Griffith University and Catherine Pickering, Griffith University

Holidaying in Europe has never been more popular, with the increase in tourism driven by budget airline competition, rising incomes and relaxed visa requirements over the past 50 years. Last year Europe…

Community gardens are becoming a viable urban source of food. stc4blues/Flickr

January 1, 2013

Not all community gardens are environmental equals

Daniela Guitart, Griffith University; Catherine Pickering, Griffith University, and Jason Byrne, Griffith University

Food safety, availability and affordability are now global issues. Rapid urbanisation has increased demand for food in cities, where most people now live. Growing demand for food has been met by growth…

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