Ecological Restoration | Prof Kingsley Dixon

How did a simple molecule found in smoke change the way we regenerate native plants? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf In this episode, Professor Kingsley Dixon joins host David Karsten to discuss the critical role smoke plays in seed germination, the evolution of plant conservation and restoration practices, and how these insights are being applied to revitalise Western Australia's unique biodiversity.How Prof Dixon’s career started [01:32]Biodiversity regeneration efforts in Kings Park, WA [12:21]How smoke can help with ecologic regeneration [11:23]How Prof Dixon’s discovery impacted the nursery industry [21:04]Discussion on cryogenics history and potential [31:4]Learn moreBushland conservation and restorationKing’s Birthday Honours: Passion for natural world drives acclaimed botanist Kingsley Dixon (The West Australian)Connect with our guestsProfessor Kingsley Dixon Professor Dixon has led transformational research in plant conservation and restoration. As Foundation Director at Kings Park, he built a team of over 50, pioneering 'science-into-practice' approaches with $24M in industry funding. His work has positioned WA as a global leader in environmental restoration, securing $7.6M in competitive funding and establishing significant science partnerships.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska Social Media: Celeste Fourie Executive Producers: Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.