Associate Professor Ben Moore is a Chief Investigator in the Cumberland Plain Research Program, where his research on plant-animal interactions, particularly the chemical and nutritional ecology of Australian marsupials, significantly contributes to the program's goals. His work on koalas and their interaction with Eucalyptus, a key species in the Cumberland Plain, informs our understanding of herbivore dynamics and ecosystem health. Ben’s focus on the impacts of climate and landscape change on these plant-animal interactions is integral to the program’s efforts to support native species and biodiversity conservation. His expertise in ecosystem effects of plant secondary metabolites also contributes to understanding how plant chemistry influences herbivore populations and ecosystem resilience.