Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF)
Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology
SERF is a living laboratory for research and educational experiences for our researchers, students and visitors. Managed by the Institute for Future Environments (IFE), the 51-hectare property is located in the Samford Valley, 25-minutes northwest of QUT's Gardens Point campus. The facility is a base for our research, teaching and learning in a range of ecological, engineering, built environment and educational programs relating to urban development, and its impact on ecosystems.
Key science sectors
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
Number of research staff
Upto 20 research staff
Address
148 Camp Mountain Road , 148 Camp Mountain Road , Camp Mountain QLD 4520
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)
Organisation type
- University Research Centre
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