Dave is a conservation ecologist with specialist expertise in tree climbing and hollow inspection. He holds a Bachelor of Science and focuses on hollow-dependent and forest fauna, including the swift parrot, blue-winged parrot, Tasmanian masked owl and wedge-tailed eagle.

Combining ecological knowledge with advanced tree climbing skills, Dave supports conservation research and monitoring from the ground to the canopies of Tasmania’s old-growth eucalypts.

Charley is a conservation ecologist specialising in Tasmania’s threatened species. He holds a PhD in ecology and biodiversity conservation and has expertise in species distribution modelling and passive acoustic monitoring.

Charley has developed monitoring methods and algorithms to detect threatened bird species, including the swift parrot, Tasmanian masked owl, blue-winged parrot and azure kingfisher. His work helps improve understanding of threatened species and supports better conservation and management outcomes across Tasmania.

Nick is a highly experienced Tasmanian wildlife conservationist with more than 40 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and specialises in Tasmania’s terrestrial vertebrate fauna.

His work has focused on threatened species including the Tasmanian devil, spotted-tailed and eastern quolls, Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle and Tasmanian masked owl. Nick has specialist expertise in wildlife detection and has helped develop important survey and conservation protocols for Tasmanian devils, quolls and cats. He is also an honorary curator of vertebrates at TMAG.

Sarah is an experienced ecologist with more than 30 years’ experience in ecological research and natural resource management.

Her expertise includes threatened forest fauna, freshwater habitats, platypus conservation and biodiversity management. Sarah has led major research and monitoring projects across the forestry and agricultural sectors, helping integrate ecological research into policy and management. She now provides biodiversity and environmental management advice to government and private organisations.

Phil is a conservation ecologist with more than 40 years’ experience in biodiversity conservation across Australia. He specialises in terrestrial threatened species, ecological communities and biodiversity management.

Phil has extensive experience in environmental policy, threatened species management, impact assessment, recovery planning and conservation strategy. He established BMA in 2018 and works alongside a team of passionate conservation scientists to deliver positive outcomes for biodiversity.

Matt is a highly regarded conservation ecologist with more than 25 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. He holds a PhD in conservation ecology and specialises in conservation science, forest ecology and threatened species monitoring.

Matt has contributed to the conservation of some of Australia’s most endangered species, including the swift parrot, orange-bellied parrot, King Island brown thornbill and King Island scrubtit. His work has been instrumental in developing effective monitoring and conservation approaches for the critically endangered swift parrot.

Jason is a wildlife biologist with more than 30 years’ experience in threatened species research, management and surveying. He specialises in Tasmania’s threatened raptors, including the wedge-tailed eagle, white-bellied sea eagle, grey goshawk and masked owl.

Jason provides expert advice on raptor monitoring, survey protocols and conservation management, including guidance on complex raptor conservation matters for Commonwealth and State planning tribunals.

Leanne is a veterinary ecologist with extensive experience in wildlife health and animal welfare across Australia and Southeast Asia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and a Master of Veterinary Science.

Her work focuses on understanding the factors that support resilient wildlife populations, bringing wildlife health and welfare expertise to multidisciplinary conservation projects and evidence-based biodiversity management.

Ross is a botanist specialising in the identification and ecology of Tasmania’s native flora and vegetation communities.

He holds a PhD in plant ecophysiology from the Australian National University. His expertise in plant ecology, vegetation patterns and ecological processes supports positive conservation outcomes for Tasmania’s unique biodiversity, with a particular focus on native flora.

Shaun combines expertise in biodiversity conservation and ecology with specialist skills in geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analytics.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and has extensive experience across the public and private sectors. Shaun specialises in field data collection, spatial data integration and mapping, creating clear and practical cartographic outputs to support conservation and land management.