DIRECTOR
PRINCIPAL TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGIST | CEnvP
BSc (Honours) | Grad Cert (Ornithology)
Diploma Forestry | Diploma Management

Mick is the Director and Principal Terrestrial Ecologist of Habitat Innovation and Management and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts in hollow dependent fauna. Mick is also one half of the technical design team who have developed Habitat Modular Nest Boxes.

Mick has specialist skills in Ornithology and is a recipient of Birdlife Australia’s Gavin Jackson Memorial Prize for his academic achievements in ornithological studies, as well as his dedication to the field of ornithology. Additionally, Mick was the recipient of the Jo Ross Memorial Prize for his contribution to the environment of the Bathurst region.

Mick has worked in private consulting, as well as with both State and Local Government agencies, and has a history of implementing award winning environmental projects including: “Racing to Save the Mount Panorama Woodlands” and “Protecting and Connecting Bathurst Copper Butterfly Habitat”.

Mick completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) through Charles Sturt University, researching tree hollows and artificial habitat solutions for hollow obligate species which complement his Forestry, Management, and Ornithology credentials.

Mick’s additional Qualifications include: General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card) | Tree Faller | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | Perform water crossing and recovery of 4x4 vehicle | Licensed tree climber | Bush firefighter accreditation

+61 438 580 342
mick@habitatinnovation.com.au

DIRECTOR
NATURE POSITIVE SOLUTIONS ECOLOGIST | CEnvP
BSc (Environment), PhD (thesis in review)

Carl is the Director and Principal Aquatic and Riparian Ecologist of Habitat Innovation and Management and is acknowledged as an innovative leader in aquatic and riparian ecosystem monitoring and management.

Carl is also one half of the technical design team who have developed Habitat Modular Nest Boxes.

Carl has in-depth knowledge of the development and application of landscape scale ecological and waterway planning, biodiversity monitoring frameworks, ecosystem health guidelines, ecological impact assessment and adaptive ecological management. 

Having worked on ground breaking projects in the waterway management field, Carl is a former recipient of the NSW and Australian Urban Landcare Award and winner of the NSW and VIC Stormwater Association Award for Innovation.

Carl has authored over 25 peer reviewed papers and Government Policies which form the core of his PhD thesis on the management of urban waterways.

+61 400 216 206
carl@habitatinnovation.com.au

ECOLOGIST

BAnimSc (Honours)

ECOLOGIST, BOTANIST

BASci (Env)

GRADUATE ECOLOGIST

MaSci (Env)

ECOLOGIST

BNatSc (Honours), PHD (Currently Studying)