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Jacqui’s practical ecological skills in terrestrial and freshwater ecology have been developed over 20 years in several states. She has designed, conducted and managed numerous fauna and flora surveys in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia and has a thorough working knowledge of State and Commonwealth legislation related to flora and fauna. She has a broad knowledge base of ecological issues and is able to provide clients with sound and practical advice regarding environmental legislation and assessment protocols.
Jacqui has conducted several years of research on freshwater ecosystems in mountain rainforest streams. Her PhD focused on the ecology of bird communities in rare dry rainforest vegetation in far north Queensland.
Jacqui is experienced in all vertebrate fauna survey techniques including specialist threatened species surveys and habitat assessments and has conducted surveys in a broad range of environments including forest, woodland, grassland, mangrove, wetland, coastal and island communities. Jacqui’s specialist skills in bird ecology have been used in impact assessment in Australia and internationally in grasslands and wetlands of Inner Mongolia.
Jacqui is currently conducting research on implementation of international biodiversity conventions as part of her Masters in Environmental Law. Jacqui provides project management and mentoring advice for the environment team as well as personally contributing vital technical expertise to environment projects and leading field survey teams for large projects. Her current professional interests and project focus include biodiversity impact assessment, wind farms and linear infrastructure corridors. Jacqui has worked for a broad range of private and government clients including Department of Defence, NSW RTA, British Gas, WWF, Stockland Developments, Landcom and Sydney Water.
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