Stephen Ambrose, Ph.D

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Sydney, NSW, AU
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Dr Stephen Ambrose has over 39 years professional experience as a zoologist (fauna ecologist), with specialist expertise in ornithology. Throughout his career he has been passionate about communicating with and involving the general community in science, especially in relation to ecological research and species conservation.After completing his PhD at the University of Western Australia, Stephen taught zoology at the University of New England (1985-86) and Australian National University (1987-89). After leaving academia, he worked for 10 years at the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (RAOU, a predecessor of BirdLife Australia), first as the National Co-ordinator of the Australian Bird Count Project, then as the inaugural Head of Bird Research and Conservation. From 1999-2020, Stephen was the Principal Ecologist at Ambrose Ecological Services Pty Ltd, specialising in the assessment and management of impacts of development and other activities on the status of woodland, migratory shorebird and waterbird populations. Stephen has also been on executive boards of many organisations and, although officially retired from work, he is an active board member the Royal Zoological Society of NSW and the lead Scientific Advisor for Wild Earth Oceania.In October 2021, Stephen was awarded an Honorary Fellowship (Lifetime Membership) of the Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Inc (ECA NSW) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Association and promotion of high standards within the ecological consultancy industry.Stephen currently spends time researching the impacts of light and noise pollution on urban bird populations, promoting the latest environmental news on social media and, whenever possible, engaged in recreational birdwatching.

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    Sydney, Nsw, Au
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    Retired Dec 2020 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Retired on 24 December 2020. Now focusing on scientific writing, ornithological research, conservation advocacy, provision of strategic scientific advice to executive boards, and recreational birdwatching.
  • Wild Earth Oceania
    Lead Scientist (Honorary Position)
    Wild Earth Oceania Aug 2021 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Provision of strategic scientific advice to the Wild Earth Oceania executive team on matters relating to ecology and conservation.
  • Ecological Consultants Association Of Nsw Inc.
    Honorary Fellow (Life-Time Member)
    Ecological Consultants Association Of Nsw Inc. Oct 2021 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    The Honorary Fellowship was awarded in recognition of outstanding long-term contributions to the Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Inc. and promotion of high standards within the ecological consultancy industry.
  • Ambrose Ecological Services Pty Ltd
    Director & Principal Ecologist
    Ambrose Ecological Services Pty Ltd Apr 2000 - Dec 2020
    Sydney, Australia
    Accredited BAM Assessor: NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) Scheme for calculating biodiversity offsets.Over 35 yrs experience as a professional ecologist. Broad range of expertise in fauna & flora surveys, ecological assessments, development & implementation of ecological management plans associated with development & activity applications.Ecological advice given for developments: residential blocks to large infrastructure projects (e.g. highway construction, harbour foreshore & wetland management, large-scale subdivisions & developments).Specialist expertise in ornithology (bird population monitoring, threatened bird surveys, management of bird habitats, bird pest management, risk management of bird mortality - solar thermal stations, wind farms, buildings, airports & road noise barriers, & forensic ornithology (bird autopsies, identification of feathers, bird bones and tissue). Other types of work that Dr Ambrose is involved in at Ambrose Ecological Services P/L include:1. Fauna & Flora Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Reviews of Environmental Factors (REFs), Statements of Environmental Effects (SEEs) & regional biodiversity surveys. 2. Monitoring the health of aquatic / estuarine habitats: macroinvertebrates & water quality.3. Expert ecological testimony In court cases,4. Threatened species investigations for species listed under Commonwealth & state legislation.5. Ecological Risk Assessment.6. Development of Ecological Management Plans (e.g. vegetation management plans, creation & maintenance of wildlife corridors & threatened species management).7. Fauna Habitat Reconstruction.8. Expert Negotiation of Appropriate Mitigation Measures: Govt, Industry & Community groups.9. Pest Species Management (bird hazard management at airports & windfarms, vertebrate pest control & weed control).10. Wildlife Information Packages (electronic & hard copy publications).11. Computer Modelling & Management of Wildlife Data.
  • Environmental Resource Management Australia (Erm) Pty Ltd
    Senior Ecologist
    Environmental Resource Management Australia (Erm) Pty Ltd Jan 1999 - Apr 2000
  • Birds Australia (Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union)
    Senior Ornithologist
    Birds Australia (Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union) Apr 1989 - Oct 1998
    Head of Bird Research & Conservation (1995-1998) National Co-ordinator, Australian Bird Count Project (1989-1995)
  • Australian National University
    Lecturer, Department Of Zoology
    Australian National University Jan 1987 - Apr 1989
  • University Of New England, Armidale, Nsw
    Associate Lecturer, Department Of Zoology
    University Of New England, Armidale, Nsw Jan 1985 - Dec 1986

Stephen Ambrose, Ph.D Skills

Ecology Biodiversity Endangered Species Environmental Impact Assessment Ornithology Wildlife Environmental Awareness Conservation Issues Wetlands Ecosystem Services Birds Environmental Management Systems Sampling Mitigation Environmental Policy Aquatic Ecology Zoology Reptiles Environmental Science Impact Assessment Water Quality Invasive Species Natural Resource Management Field Work Environmental Consulting Environmental Monitoring Development Applications Ecological Restoration Wildlife Conservation Insect Wildlife Biology Environmental Issues Wildlife Management Environmental Education Bird Hazard Management Biostatistics Landscape Ecology Fauna And Flora Assessments Associated With Development Applications Seven Part Tests Of Significance Ornithology Habitat Restoration Ecological Research Plant Identification Biodiversity Surveys Species Impact Statements Preparation Of Ecological Management Plans Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Surveys And Analysis

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