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Prof Katharine DickinsonProf Katharine Dickinson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany and Director of the Otago University Ecology degree programme. She is also a member of the Board of Studies for the Environmental Science Programme. She teaches in a range of courses in ecology and co-ordinates two 4th year papers on offer to the Environmental Science students - BTNY 469 Principles of Nature Conservation and BTNY 467 New Zealand Plant Ecology - Pure and Applied. These papers are wide ranging in the material and are suitable for students from a variety of backgrounds. Kath's research interests primarily involve community ecology and conservation ecology, and she has a particular interest in plant-animal interactions and non-forest ecosystems. She has research experience in temperate to tropical environments which is reflected in her publication record. Kath is also actively involved in the community, being a current member of the New Zealand Conservation Authority amongst other activities.
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