SERF is a living laboratory for research and educational experiences for our researchers, students and visitors. The 51-hectare property is located in the Samford Valley, 25-minutes northwest of Brisbane. The facility is a base for research, teaching and learning in a range of ecological, engineering, built environments relating to urban development, and its impact on ecosystems.

Website

https://www.qut.edu.au/research/why-qut/infrastructure/samford-ecological-research-facility

Organisation type

• University Research Centre

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

148 Camp Mountain Road, Camp Mountain QLD 4520

Strengths and capabilities

• Vegetation and water studies
• Flora and fauna studieS
• Cadastral and topographical surveys
• Social impact assessments
• Built environment projects
• Greenhouse gas monitoring
• Acoustic sensors

Facilities and major equipment

• Greenhouse gas measuring chamber
• Acoustic sensors
• Flux station
• Water quality monitoring

Lead researcher

Professor Peter Grace—Coordinator of the Australia national nitrous oxide (in agriculture) research program

Achievements of the centre

• SEQ Peri-urban Supersite of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Energy
• Environment and nature