Prof Stephen Livesley
Professor in Urban Horticulture
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
169 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
Bridging the Digital Divide in Green Infrastructure: How Institutional Structures Shape Technology Implementation across Urban Systems Life Cycle
DOI: 10.25105/urbanenvirotech.v9i2.255082025
Journal article
Rapid root development in clay subsoils enhances the early growth of native grassland species
DOI: 10.1007/s11104-024-07050-62024
Journal article
Interacting effects of sand, slugs and jute drive community composition in direct-seeded urban wildflower meadows
DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.147822024
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
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
Corrigendum to “Leveraging green stormwater infrastructure as a social-ecological synergy strategy at neighborhood scale” [J. Environ. Manag. 413 (2026) 130337] (Journal of Environmental Management (2026) 413, (S0301479726017974), (10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.130337))
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.1306052026
Journal article
Leveraging green stormwater infrastructure as a social-ecological synergy strategy at neighborhood scale
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.1303372026
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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
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Using Recycled Construction Waste Amended with Pine Bark as a Substrate for Urban Plantings
DOI: 10.3390/plants150304032026
Journal article
Multi-layered Urban Forests: can a City be dense and green?
DOI: 10.3389/frsc.2026.18425942026
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_6