Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF)

Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology

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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.

Website http://www.qut.edu.au/institute-for-future-environments/facilities/samford-ecological-research-facility

Key science sectors

• Energy
• Environment and nature

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