I've worked as an ecological consultant since 2007, specialising in plant ecology and vegetation management. Field assessments comprise a large proportion of my work and regularly involve vegetation quality assessments, mapping, and targeted surveys for threatened species and weeds. Reporting is another major component of my work, covering all areas relating to biodiversity, including flora and fauna values assessments, management plans, revegetation strategies, and impact and risk assessments. I have a sound understanding of state and national legislation and policies relating to biodiversity.My training and field experience has taken me to many vegetation types from coastal regions to the Alpine and Mallee areas across Victoria and into New South Wales, expanding my knowledge of the threats faced by vegetation. In my volunteering roles I am also currently the Vice President of the Invasive Species Council (www.invasives.org.au), and a board member with Ecological Consultants Association of Victoria (www.ecavic.org.au), and bush regenerator with the Friends of Bungalook Conservation Reserve.