Assoc. Prof. Dr. Steve Elliott

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Steve Elliott
Co-Founder & Research Director

Steve joined CMU's Biology Department as a lecturer in tropical plant ecology and wildlife conservation in 1986. He co-founded FORRU-CMU with Dr. Vilaiwan Anusarnsunthorn in 1994, and continues to co-ordinate the unit's research program, and to supervise research students. He is also responsible for the unit's research direction, administration, fund-raising, reporting to donors and English publications. His current main research interest is automated forest restoration. He leads CMU's participation in the "Global Tree Seed Bank - UNLOCKED" and the "Seed to Tree" projects, and co-ordinates research on carbon accumulation and biodiversity recovery during forest-ecosystem restoration.

Key Publications:

  1. Stanturf, J., R. Dumroese, S. Elliott, V. Ivetic, W. Khokthong, M. Kleine, M. Lang, M. Löf, P. Madsen, C. Prescott & T. Young, 2024. Advances in forest restoration management and technology', pp 297-334 in Pia Katila et al. (eds), Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development: Policies, Practices, Impacts, and Ways Forward. Oxford Academic.
  2. Elliott, S., N.I.J. Tucker, D. Shannon & P. Tiansawat, 2022. The framework species method—harnessing natural regeneration to restore tropical forest ecosystems. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B37820210073.
  3. Di Sacco, A., K. Hardwick, D. Blakesley, P.H.S. Brancalion, E. Breman, L.C. Rebola, S. Chomba, K. Dixon, S. Elliott, G. Ruyonga, K. Shaw, P. Smith, R.J. Smith & A. Antonelli, 2021. Ten golden rules for reforestation to optimize carbon sequestration, biodiversity recovery and livelihood benefits. Global Change Biology 27:1328-1348.
  4. Elliott, S., S. Chairuangsri, C. Kuaraksa, S. Sangkum, K. Sinhaseni, D. Shannon, P. Nippanon & B. Manohan. 2019. Collaboration and conflict - developing forest restoration techniques for northern Thailand’s upper watersheds whilst meeting the needs of science and communities. Forests 10(9): 732.
  5. Elliott, S., D. Blakesley and K. Hardwick, 2013. Restoring Tropical Forests: a Practical Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; 344 pp.

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