Research
I am an IAPETUS PhD researcher in Biological and Environmental Sciences, studying the impacts of long-term woodland creation on invertebrate communities. My project focuses on the relative and combined effects of local and landscape variables on invertebrate colonisation, functional diversity, and trophic complexity.
My work is part of a wider, long-term research project called WrEN (Woodland Creation and Ecological Networks), which aims to provide evidence to underpin future conservation efforts to create and enhance ecological networks for wildlife. My findings will hopefully be used to inform future woodland creation policy and practice in the UK.
Background
After graduating Napier University with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Biology, I worked in Dumfries & Galloway as an ecological consultant for three years. I joined Stirling University in May 2021 as a Research Technician and entomologist for a project with SASA and the Plant Health Centre on the abundance and distribution of Xylella fastidiosa vectors (spittlebugs and friends!). I then joined the RestREco (Restoring Resilient Ecosystems) project in a similar capacity as co-lead of invertebrate identification before beginning my PhD.
Projects
Entomology, Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, Woodland Ecology, Natural History, Freshwater Ecology, Tropical Ecology.
Article
Drivers of complexity in ecosystem restoration
Waddell EH, Woodcock B, Harris J, Park KJ, Fuentes‐Montemayor E, Watts K, Pawlett M, Larionov A, Guy M, Rogerson SP, Barnett RJ, Weites MG, Shears M, Hibdige S & Aguinaga O (2026) Drivers of complexity in ecosystem restoration. Journal of Applied Ecology, 63 (4), Art. No.: e70387. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.70387
Article
Restoration of ecological interactions: The influence of site and landscape factors
Woodcock BA, Waddell E, Weites MG, Guy M, Freeman M, Park K, Fuentes-Montemayor E, Watts K, Barnett RJ, Rogerson Sl, Opris A, Harris J & Bullock JM (2026) Restoration of ecological interactions: The influence of site and landscape factors. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 397, Art. No.: 110060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2025.110060
Article
Rogerson SP, Woodcock BA, Fuentes-Montemayor E, Watts K, Waddell EH, Guy M, Hayward I & Park KJ (2025) Agricultural landscapes impede woodland ground-dwelling beetle colonisation and establishment in planted woodlands. Forest Ecology and Management, 593, Art. No.: 122885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122885
Project Report
Chapman D, A'Hara S, Broadmeadow S, Cairns R, Cottrell J, Fuentes-Montemayor E, Lester K, Occhibove F, Rogerson S, White SM & Park K (2022) Improving knowledge Of Xylella fastidiosa vector ecology: modelling vector occurrence and abundance in the wider landscape in Scotland.. Plant Health Centre. Dundee. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6523478
Past & present teaching
Lecturer
SCIU3LS - Practical Science Skills I: Laboratory Skills
Tutor
BIOU6PE - Plant Ecology ENMPG24 - Tropical Ecology & Conservation Field Course GEOU3BE - Biogeography
Demonstrator
BIOU4BD - Biodiversity BIOU9AP - Animal Physiology BIOU9PC - Population & Community Ecology ENVU6EA - Methods and Applications in Environmental Science GEOU1PP - People & The Environment GEOU3BE - Biogeography SCIU2PS - Practical Science Skills II: Field Skills SCIU3FB - Biology Field Course
Marking
BIOU2PH - Introduction to Physiology SCIU2PS - Practical Science Skills II: Field Skills