EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA PhD Centre for Environmental Policy, Bard College, New York, USA Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Dissertation MSc (Cum laude) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg BSc (Hons): Zoology (Cum laude) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg BSc |
2009 Aug – 2014 Aug 2008 Aug–2009 May 2006 Jan–2008 Mar 2004 2000–2003 |
PUBLICATIONS
Morris, T.L., Barger, N.N., Cramer, M.D. Competitive resistance of a native shrubland community to invasion by the alien invasive tree species, Acacia cyclops (In Prep).
Morris, T.L., Barger, N.N., Cramer, M.D. Ecophysiological and morphological advantages of a resource demanding invasive plant, Acacia cyclops, in a low-
resource environment (In Prep).
Morris, T.L., Barger, N.N., Cramer, M.D. The role of generalist native herbivores in constraining invasions of alien trees: Rhabdomys pumilio limits Acacia cyclops establishment. (In Prep).
Morris, T.L. 2014. The role of native ecosystems in constraining alien tree invasions. PhD dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
Morris, T.L., Esler, K.J., Barger, N.N., Jacobs, S.M., Cramer, M.D. 2011. Ecophysiological traits driving competitive invasive success of Australian acacias. Diversity and Distributions 17: 898-910.
Morris, T.L, Witkowski, E.T.F and Coetzee, J.A. 2008 Initial response of riparian plant community structure to clearing of invasive alien plants in Kruger National Park, South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 74: 485-494
Morris, T. L. Vegetation responses to invasive alien plant clearing along the Sabie River in and adjacent to the Kruger National Park. MSc thesis, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Morris, T.L., Barger, N.N., Cramer, M.D. Competitive resistance of a native shrubland community to invasion by the alien invasive tree species, Acacia cyclops (In Prep).
Morris, T.L., Barger, N.N., Cramer, M.D. Ecophysiological and morphological advantages of a resource demanding invasive plant, Acacia cyclops, in a low-
resource environment (In Prep).
Morris, T.L., Barger, N.N., Cramer, M.D. The role of generalist native herbivores in constraining invasions of alien trees: Rhabdomys pumilio limits Acacia cyclops establishment. (In Prep).
Morris, T.L. 2014. The role of native ecosystems in constraining alien tree invasions. PhD dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
Morris, T.L., Esler, K.J., Barger, N.N., Jacobs, S.M., Cramer, M.D. 2011. Ecophysiological traits driving competitive invasive success of Australian acacias. Diversity and Distributions 17: 898-910.
Morris, T.L, Witkowski, E.T.F and Coetzee, J.A. 2008 Initial response of riparian plant community structure to clearing of invasive alien plants in Kruger National Park, South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 74: 485-494
Morris, T. L. Vegetation responses to invasive alien plant clearing along the Sabie River in and adjacent to the Kruger National Park. MSc thesis, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future fellowship Maxy Pope Alles Botany Endowment Research Grant University of Colorado, United Government of Graduate Students Travel Grant Luce Foundation Scholarship Award WITS University John Twinch Memorial Prize in Plant Ecology National Research Foundation (NRF) – Prestigious Masters Scholarship South African National Parks – Mellon Fellowship WITS University B. I. Balinsky Award – most outstanding honours student WITS University Council Merit Scholarship WITS University Council Entrance Scholarship |
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2010, 2011, 2012 2010, 2011, 2012 2010 2008/2009 2008 2006, 2007 2006, 2007 2004 2003, 2004, 2006 2000 |
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Schlumberger Foundation – Faculty for the Future Fellowship Forum, Boston, USA † Conference of Mediterranean Ecosystems, California, USA † Fynbos Forum, Stillbay, South Africa * South African Association of Botanists Conference, Grahamstown South Africa Australian Acacia Invasions Workshop, Stellenbosch, South Africa* Fynbos Forum, Bredasdorp, South Africa Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions, Perth, Australia* Society for Conservation Biology, Port Elizabeth, South Africa* SANparks Scientific Networking Meeting, Skukuza, KNP, South Africa* Working for Water “Riparian Restoration” workshop, Kirstenbosch, South Africa* South African Association of Botanists Conference, Cape Town, South Africa* South African Association of Botanists Conference, Port Elizabeth, South Africa† SANParks Scientific Networking Meeting, Skukuza, KNP, South Africa† WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Colorado at Boulder, USA Class instructor University of Cape Town, South Africa Teaching Assistant Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), South Africa Program coordinator La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica Invasive alien plant consultant Organisation for Tropical Studies (OTS), South Africa Logistics coordinator and teaching assistant Organisation for Tropical Studies (OTS), South Africa Teaching assistant University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Teaching assistant Centre for Dolphin and Whale Studies, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa Volunteer: Office Administration and research assistant |
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