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Project team members

Meet some of the key people helping to deliver the critical outcomes from the Corridors for Carnaby's project

Prof. Kingsley Dixon AO

Project director and

lead scientist

UWA

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Kingsley is a world-renowned botanist and ecologist, who brings decades of experience in science-driven conservation and restoraton programs, delivered through empowering local communities for lasting change.

Dean Artherall

cockatoo conservation and

rehabilitation lead

carnabys crusaders

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Dean is a passionate wildlife carer, conservationist, and founder of Carnaby's Crusaders, a charity dedicated to the habitat restoration, breeding support, and protection of endangered native black cockatoos.

Kallan Nannup

indigenous program lead

winjan aboriginal

corporation

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Kallan is CEO of Winjan Aboriginal Corporation, who care for the land of the Binjareb people along with other groups and are a key partner in the Corridor program connecting traditional knowledge, on-country capacity and western science. 

Dr. Karin van der Walt

botanist and

project coordinatoR

UWA

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Karin is a dedicated conservation horticulturist and researcher who specializes in ex-situ conservation, threatened plant species protection, and the science of native seed biology.

Sabrina Hahn

schools and

community lead

celebrity gardner

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Sabrina is a prominent Western Australian master gardener, horticulturist, author, and award-winning ABC Radio presenter dedicated to promoting urban biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices.

Matthew Wood

planting operations lead

natiural area

management

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Matt is a restoration specialist who works at the intersection of science and industry, with extensive experience across native seed systems, horticulture and ecological restoration.

Dr. Corrine Duncan

Community

conservation lead

5 rivers nrm

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Corrine is a Restoration Ecologist whose work focuses on managing and enhancing the habitat values of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo breeding and feeding sites, supporting the long-term conservation of this endangered and its ecosystems.

Dr. Tristan Campbell

AI, drone and

satellite lead

Uwa

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Tristan is a spatial and data scientist, with extensive experience in the integrated use of satellite, drone and biological data sets for quantifying long-term ecological changes and impacts.

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