Wambo Coal AEMR 2011-2012 - Peabody Energy

Curriculum Vitae
ANDREW SMITH
Field Ecologist
Newcastle, NSW
Ph.D. (Avian Population Ecology), Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology (Sub-major: Wildlife Ecology)
NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C), 4WD Training
White Card (OH&S Induction Training)
Remote and Senior First Aid
Waterways Authority Boating Licence
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Andrew has over 10 years experience in Environmental Science with a wide range of industry groups. His skills
include project design, data collection, statistical analysis and presentation of scientific data (both written and oral
communication). Andrew has produced a number of ecological reports for the private sector and as peerreviewed
scientific publications. Recently, Andrew used his knowledge Australian birds to create migration route
maps of a large number of bush birds that move seasonal along south-eastern Australia.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
ENVIRONMENT
Flora and fauna identification and habitat assessment
Targeted threatened flora and fauna surveys
Delineation and mapping of vegetation communities
Endangered Ecological Community (EEC) assessment
Experience with GPS/GIS for project design and mapping
Conducting Field Surveys for Flora, Fauna and Habitat Identification
Report Preparation including Fauna and Flora Assessments
Ecological Monitoring and Reporting
Vegetation Management Plan Reporting
Understanding of environmental legislation
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Research Officer – Birds Australia (2010)
Andrew was employed on the Great Eastern Ranges Initiative project: movements and landscape connectivity. The
project was funded of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, NSW. Primarily, he mapped
the movements and migration routes of several bird species along south-eastern Australia, including the Swift
Parrot, Regent Honeyeater, Flame Robin and Scarlet Robin.
Scientific Officer – Department of Industry and Investment (2009)
Andrew was employed under Dr Rod Kavanagh to perform over 100 bird surveys over a large area on the midnorth
coast of NSW. This work was performed to help develop a broad scale biological diversity monitoring
strategy.
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