Prof Stephen Livesley
Professor in Urban Horticulture
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
165 Scholarly works
45 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
The potential of social-ecological networks for urban ecology
DOI: 10.1038/s42949-026-00386-12026
Journal article
Cooling under pressure: The capacity of the urban forest to reduce air temperature during extreme heat
DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2026.1295552026
Journal article
Functional traits are better than climate niche approach at predicting the vital growth and mortality rates of urban tree species
DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2026.1294502026
Journal article
Using Recycled Construction Waste Amended with Pine Bark as a Substrate for Urban Plantings
DOI: 10.3390/plants150304032024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Repurposing Urban Construction Waste to Create Diverse Wildflower Meadows
2022
Research contracts (non-grants)
Demonstrating the Benefits of Increasing Available Green Infrastructure in Residential Homes
2016
Research Grant
Managing Urban Trees for People and Wildlife
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Urban forests as essential infrastructure for climate resilience and biodiversity: A call to policymakers
DOI: 10.1002/ppp3.701252026
Book Chapter
The Microclimate and Human Thermal Comfort Impacts of Increased Vegetation Complexity in Urban Streets and Greenspaces
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-5487-4_62025
Journal article
People’s perceptions of urban trees are more negative after COVID-19 lockdowns
DOI: 10.1038/s42949-025-00230-y2025
Journal article
Air pollution exceedance events in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, between 2000 and 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2025.1002392025
Journal article
Urban tree cover targets: The good, the bad and the SMART
DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2025.1289792025
Journal article
Observed street tree vitality along a climate gradient is not related to vulnerability estimated by climate envelope analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128884
RECENT PROJECTS
2026
Research grants (international)
Trait-Based Assessment of Urban Tree Health and Climate Resilience
2023
Research contracts (non-grants)
Urban Ecology Research Partnership 2023\201324