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Dr Seonaid Melville Botanical and Environmental Consultant ABN 44 475 430 781 |
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My Background |
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My formal study has been in the fields of biology at James Cook University in north Queensland. My doctorate thesis, within the Botany Department of Queensland University, explored the vegetation dynamics of remnant vegetation in peri-urban Brisbane was undertaken in conjunction with the School of Landscape Architecture at Queensland University of Technology .
I have undertaken a diversity of projects, here are some examples;
Vegetation surveys · vegetation mapping and survey of the Cumberland Islands in Central Queensland, · bushland assessments of vegetation remnants in Brisbane City, · inventory of bushland reserves in Redlands Shire.)
Vegetation and land management,
Projects vary from developing specific conservation actions at a site; these may include weed control, restoration of natural areas · environmental regulation and legislation advice on sites at Midge Point, Central Queensland; Caboolture, South-east Queensland.
Environmental management advice to private clients, community groups, government agencies and individuals in South-east Queensland. · Natural heritage assessment Ipswich Queensland for Defence Department. · Fauna habitat survey, Kedron Brook for Kedron Brook Catchment Network
Environmental Education I have taught at university level (JCU,UQ and QUT) for many years and developed courses in the fields of plant identification and ecology, and environmental field studies.
I have prepared and presented many environmentally focussed activities, particularly as part of the Mountains to Mangroves program, the target groups have been diverse; from pre-school to high school students, public information sessions, guided walks, volunteer training and adult learning activities.
Sharing the wonders of out natural environment is a particularly rewarding aspect of my career.
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