Speaker line up

 

Over 40 speakers. One inspiring program. Hear from the changemakers, innovators and hands-on leaders shaping the future of New South Wales Landcare, agriculture and natural resource management.

Natalie Kyriacou OAM

Environmentalist. Author.

  • Natalie Kyriacou OAM is an Australian environmentalist, author and social entrepreneur dedicated to advancing climate and biodiversity action. She is the Founder and Chair of My Green World, a social enterprise delivering innovative environmental education programs that inspire young people to engage with wildlife conservation and sustainability, and a Board Director at the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

Beau Miles

Adventurer. Filmmaker. Educator.

  • Beau Miles is an Australian adventurer, filmmaker, author and environmental educator known for his creative endurance challenges and storytelling. Based in regional Victoria, Beau produces widely viewed films about self-powered adventures on his popular YouTube channel. His projects blend humour, reflection and environmental themes while exploring ideas of sustainability, resilience and connection to place.

Mindy Woods

Chef. Author. Cultural Storyteller.

  • Mindy Woods is an acclaimed Australian chef, author and cultural storyteller, and the 2025 Champions of Change award winner by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. As the founder of Karkalla, she champions native Australian ingredients and Indigenous food knowledge through immersive dining and education experiences. Mindy’s work blends sustainability, culture and innovation, positioning her as a leading voice in Australia’s evolving culinary landscape and on the global stage. Mindy is a proud Landcare Ambassador.

Dr Alison Southwell

CEO Holbrook Landcare Network. Farmer.

  • Dr Alison Southwell has been CEO of Holbrook Landcare Network since 2021, following a 19‑year career as an agricultural scientist and lecturer at Charles Sturt University. She holds a PhD in native grassland ecophysiology, with expertise in pasture management, agricultural systems, extension and education. Holbrook Landcare Network is a leading Landcare organisation in south‑eastern NSW, delivering research, adoption and community programs supporting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Alison also co‑manages a mixed farming and cropping contracting business, chairs SALRC (SNSW), and is a proud mother of two.

Josh Gilbert

Author. Farming Advocate. Aboriginal Storyteller.

  • Josh is a socially and commercially focused Worimi (Aboriginal) man with over a decade of experience in the agricultural sector, specialising in Indigenous agriculture, work in sustainability and Indigenous employment. Josh works across government, corporate and social organisational levels to develop and lead change through sharing the narration of Indigenous identity through agricultural and environmental truth-telling in light of modern contexts. Josh is a deep, strategic thinker and manages business change effectively through empathy. He is passionate about creating change through effective investment and societal understanding.

Prof. Andrew Campbell

Landcare legend. Agricultural leader.

  • Beau Miles is an Australian adventurer, filmmaker, author and environmental educator known for his creative endurance challenges and storytelling. Based in regional Victoria, Beau produces widely viewed films about self-powered adventures on his popular YouTube channel. His projects blend humour, reflection and environmental themes while exploring ideas of sustainability, resilience and connection to place.

Darren Wighton

Murray Local Land Services’ Cultural Broker.

  • Darren Wighton is a local Aboriginal leader in Albury. He is a Wiradjuri man, born and raised in the Central West at Condobolin. An established artist, sculptor, and cultural performer, with strong connections to country. His background is in Pastoral Care and Aboriginal Education.  He enjoys sharing Wiradjuri Language and Culture with the wider community especially through art. Darren is currently employed with Murray Local Land Services, as an Indigenous Cultural Broker, where he helps facilitate Indigenous community engagement throughout the Murray Region.

Mykel Dixon

Our MC. Recognised Authority of Creativity.

  • Meet your MC:Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, author, professional musician and recognised authority of Creativity, Culture and the Human Future of Work. He works globally with a cast of fortune 500 and ASX 200 listed companies who strive to make work feel more like play, teams feel more like family, and organisations feel more like festivals of possibility.

Darren Atkinson, Ian Davidson

Ecologists. Storytellers. Friends.

  • Uncle Dozer Atkinson (Darren Atkinson) is a proud Bangerang Elder, senior cultural advisor and director of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Education (ACHE). Based along the Murray River in Victoria, he shares First Nations culture through storytelling, language and on-Country learning.

    Ian is an ecologist with more than 40 years of experience. He developed the COVRAM method to help land managers, Landcarers and Traditional Owners record, assess and manage native vegetation.

  • The Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC is the NSW Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales and Minister for Western New South Wales.

The Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC

Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales & Minister for Western New South Wales.

Steve Bunnell

Landcare NSW Chair.

  • Steve is the Chair and Treasurer of the Boorowa Community Landcare Group. Currently dividing his time between a finance and administration consultancy in Sydney and his wool and sheep trading property at Boorowa. Steve is active in his local Landcare and Regenerative Grazing Groups. Steve is currently undertaking several revegetation projects on his property including recently completing several tree planting and direct seeding sites.

Tess Herbert

Local Land Services’ Chair.

  • Tess owns and operates a sixth-generation family farming business – cattle feedlot, lamb and wool production and crops, silage and hay production – in the central west of New South Wales. Tess has previously been the President of the Australian Lot Feeders Association- the industry council grain fed beef, Director of the Federal Agriculture Minister’s Red Meat Advisory Council, Chair of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework Steering Group and Chair of the Red Meat Panel. Currently Tess is a non-executive director of Meat and Livestock Australia, the independent chair of the Grains Industry Sustainability Governance Council and the Chair of the Local Land Services State Board in NSW.

Lightning Talks

John Nolan

Murray Local Land Services.

  • John Nolan is Team Leader, Invasive Species with Murray Local Land Services, based in Deniliquin. John has extensive experience working with landholders and communities to manage pest animals and biosecurity challenges across the Murray region. His work includes coordinated, landscape-scale programs targeting feral pigs, rabbits and other invasive species, with a strong focus on building partnerships between landholders to achieve effective, long-term outcomes.

Erin Brinkley

Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council.

  • Erin is the Local Landcare Coordinator working with the Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council. As a district Landcare network, Upper Shoalhaven Landcare operates across much of the western Queanbeyan-Palerang local government area. Erin has worked in Landcare for 5 years on a diverse range of projects, including traditional burning, climate ready revegetation and riparian restoration. Georgeanna is also a Local Landcare Coordinator working with the Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee. The Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare district spans the eastern Queanbeyan-Palerang and north-eastern Snowy Monaro local government areas. Georgeanna has worked for Landcare for many years, and has a strong background in mammal research - particularly wombats and koalas - also working alongside the Cold Country Koala Project team.

Gerogeanna Story

Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee.

  • Georgeanna is also a Local Landcare Coordinator working with the Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee. The Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare district spans the eastern Queanbeyan-Palerang and north-eastern Snowy Monaro local government areas. Georgeanna has worked for Landcare for many years, and has a strong background in mammal research - particularly wombats and koalas - also working alongside the Cold Country Koala Project team.

Liz Mecham, Marg Bull

“Oakville” Conargo.

  • The Bull family farm at Oakville in Conargo. The rangelands property is well known for regional sheep breeding, local woolshed sales, and active native vegetation regeneration. Marg Bull and daughter Liz Mecham will tell stories of their stewardship, including of the Box Clump, an ephemeral wetland, that has been a valued site for their family for generations.

Belinda Elliott

Corowa South Public School

  • Led by Belinda Elliott, the students of Corowa South Public School are enthusiastic environmental stewards who have led the recent rejuvenation of the school's Firetail Garden. Working alongside Landcare, the Corowa She Shed, and educator Claire, these students have taken an active role in planning, planting, and caring for the garden. Through hands-on experiences, they have developed a deep connection to their natural surroundings and are excited to share their journey, inspiring others to embrace sustainability and outdoor learning.

Neil Bull

Rice Growers Association.

  • Neil Bull Policy and Project Manager with Ricegrowers' Association of Australia. Neil was a founding member of the collective. Neil is an experienced Environmental Project Manager. Neil's connection with Landcare started while working on the RGA Environmental Champions Program and continued using creative funding raising (Landcare-Pozzible crowd funding for Bitterns)and more formally to secure funding to host Landcare Coordinators in the Murray Irrigation districts.

Edwina Hayes

Landcare legend.

  • Edwina Hayes was the first Murray Regional Landcare Facilitator, and is a member of Holbrook Landcare and past CEO of Regional Development Australia Murray region. Edwina has extensive knowledge of Landcare delivery across Australia.

Alydia Adams, Greg Ingram

Central Tablelands Local Lands Services

  • We are proud Wiradjuri people bringing diverse experience across the Water Group, soil conservation, mental health, and Crown Lands, with one of us also serving as a CEO. Our work is grounded in strong community engagement, partnering closely with Aboriginal communities to support culturally informed land management. Together, we focus on strengthening connections to Country, promoting wellbeing, and building collaborative, community-led approaches that care for land, honour culture, and deliver sustainable environmental outcomes for current and future generations.

Danielle Connolly

Western Regional Landcare.

  • Originally from the north-west coast of England, Danielle Connolly moved to Australia in 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. After working in private consultancy supporting eating disorder treatment, she relocated with her family to western NSW, where her passion for agriculture, rangelands, and rural communities grew. Danielle supports the management of a 19,000-hectare Merino sheep and rangeland goat property and is currently completing postgraduate studies in Environmental Management. She also serves as Co-Chair of the NSW Committee for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 and is passionate about advocacy, community capacity building, and strengthening strategic partnerships across rural and remote communities.

Bronte Lee

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program.

  • Bronte Lee is a Coordinator with the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program and has worked within the program for the past 4.5 years. With a background in Social Work, Bronte is passionate about supporting the people and communities who live on, work, and care for the land. Growing up with a strong appreciation for rural life and the environment, she understands the deep connection between wellbeing, community, environment, and the land. RAMHP is a statewide program supporting rural and remote communities across NSW through mental health education, connection, breaking down barriers, and pathways to support. Working across Far West NSW, Bronte is passionate about strengthening health, wellbeing, and connection within rural communities.

KNOW concurrent session

Julia Reyonds

Central Tablelands LLS

  • Julie Reynolds is a Senior Land Services Officer with Central Tablelands LLS, based in Mudgee since 2014. Previously, she worked as an NRM consultant with Parsons Brinckerhoff and GHD. Julie is passionate about rural landscapes, the people who care for them, and the conservation of threatened species. While paperwork isn't her forte, she thrives in the field - on the lookout for Regent Honeyeaters, Swainsona recta, and the elusive Tarengo Leek Orchid. A self-confessed budding birdo, she's working hard to graduate from 'bird novice' to fully-fledged bird watcher.

Bruce Christie

Chair Watershed Landcare.

  • Bruce Christie is Chair of Watershed Landcare. Based in Rylstone NSW, he began his career in the shearing shed, but at 35 he followed his passion for Landcare, becoming Catchment Coordinator at Watershed Landcare. For over 25 years, he has worked with landholders across the Mudgee region to enhance natural assets through improved soil health, revegetation, and sustainable grazing. Since leaving his role at Local Land Services, Bruce has continued his commitment to sustainable land management, both in his Landcare leadership role and on his own property, where he uses virtual fencing technology to maintain soil condition and ground cover.

Hayley Pattison

Pattison Farms.

  • I am a livestock producer and small business owner behind Pattison Farms and Pattison Pastoral Butchery, with a focus on regenerative farming, quality livestock, and educating consumers about agriculture and meat processing. Through social media and on-farm experiences, I share authentic insights into rural life and the journey from pasture to plate.

Alice McGrath

Biodiversity Conservation Trust

  • Alice manages BCT’s Education Program and works to promote understanding and appreciation of biodiversity in NSW through partnerships and impactful projects. Alice has 16 years’ experience in environmental program design, delivery, management, and community engagement, combining practical know-how with strategic thinking. Her foundation in landholder education and agreement delivery, along with years of program design and award-winning projects, built her skill set in science education, adaptive management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and complex project implementation. Alice is passionate about tackling environmental challenges through outcomes focused projects, effective communication and investing in people.

GO concurrent session

Nereda Christian

Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.

  • Nereda Christian is a Senior Land Services Officer with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, based in Armidale, NSW. She enjoys working with landholders, communities and partner organisations to deliver practical natural resource management outcomes across the region. Nereda is currently involved in the Healthy Hollows project on the Tingha Plateau, where she works alongside Gwymac Landcare, local ecologists and private landholders to create nest hollows for yellow-bellied gliders and other hollow-dependent species. She is passionate about collaborative, on-ground conservation action and values the strong partnership between Local Land Services and Landcare in delivering projects that support biodiversity, healthy landscapes and connected communities across the Northern Tablelands.

Lee Thomson

Gwymac Landcare.

  • ee Thompson is a Landcare Coordinator with Gwymac Landcare who works across New England and North-west NSW to support landholders, community groups and local initiatives that care for the landscape. Her role includes helping secure funding, coordinating Landcare groups across the Macintyre and Gwydir catchments, and delivering workshops, field days and projects that respond to local needs. Lee also serves as lead coordinator of the North West Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS) group, reflecting her strong commitment to biodiversity and community-led conservation. She values partnerships that bring people together and create lasting benefits for rural communities, productive land and the natural environment.

Emily Heggerty

Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.

  • Emily Hegarty is an Advisory Extension Officer based in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, working at the frontline of invasive species management. With a background as a field ecologist, Emily has experience managing invasive animals in degraded environments and understanding their impacts on ecosystems. Her current work focuses on supporting communities to protect and enhance biodiversity in agricultural landscapes, particularly through raising awareness and enabling early response to cane toads. Emily works closely with landholders, Landcare, and partner organisations to build knowledge, confidence, and capacity for on-ground action. She is passionate about practical, community-led approaches to invasive species management that deliver meaningful outcomes for both production systems and biodiversity.

Tamar Cohen

BVLLN Landcare Coordinator

  • Tamar’s passion lies in the socio-cultural aspects of environmental management. Her background is in Environmental Anthropology with a research interest in the myriad ways that people perceive and interact with their environment.

    Tamar has worked for over 10 years on aspects of community engagement in the environmental field. This work has encompassed issues associated with sea level rise in the pacific, the social impacts of mining and cross-cultural considerations for post-mined land rehabilitation.

    Tamar has been involved with Landcare in a volunteer capacity since 2017 both as a member of Gesar Springs Landcare and as an executive member of BRRVLN. Since 2018 Tamar has worked for BRRVLN on a range of projects including pest animal management, landslip remediation and conservation of habitat for threatened fauna species.

SHOW concurrent session

Sonia Graham

Univeristy of Wollongong

  • Sonia Graham is an associate professor of rural geography at the University of Wollongong. Over the last two decades her research has explored the social values and relationships that shape environmental attitudes and collective action.

Christine Davis

GLENRAC.

  • After completing a Bachelor of Environmental Management (Natural Systems & Wildlife -Honours) at the University of Queensland in 2006, I began the Landcare journey in 2007 as a Project Support Officer for the Queensland Regional Body, the Queensland Murray-Darling Committee, based in Toowoomba. After moving in 2009 to a rural property on the Northern Tablelands near Deepwater, I was employed as a Regional Landcare Facilitator by New England North West Landcare Chairs Inc for two years, and have been employed by GLENRAC since 2020, initially as a Project Manager and now as (part-time) Landcare Coordinator. Karen Bavea Worked for the Fred Hollows Foundation and the Australian Red Cross and has completed a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Public Health. After moving to Glen Innes in 2014, I worked for the Glen Innes Severn Council and since 2021 have been employed by GLENRAC initially as a Project Manager and also recently additionally as a (part-time) Landcare Coordinator.

Paula Sheehan

Holbrook Landcare Network.

  • Paula Sheehan has been working with local land groups across the South West Slopes for over 10 years. Paula's dedication to enabling communities and individuals to engage and be involve with on ground actions to support threatened species works is inspiring.

Lou Bull

West Hume Landcare.

  • Lou has worked on the delivery of the first LAMP since 2016 which focuses on Squirrel Gliders. Lou recently joined Southwest Threatened species team to work on the baseline data and community engagement for Gang-gang Cockatoo LAMP in the Upper Murray.

Dr Trudi Ryan

Words for Change

  • Dr Trudi Ryan is Principal Consultant at Words for Change, where she helps people working in complex social and ecological contexts understand how language shapes emotion, cognition and behaviour. With a PhD in ecology, a Masters in linguistics and postgraduate study in behavioural neurobiology and marketing communication, Trudi brings an evidence-based, interdisciplinary approach to environmental communication. She has 30 years’ experience working with researchers, agencies and practitioners across conservation, natural resource management, climate adaptation and community change. Her work focuses on values, framing and language strategies that foster care, connection and curiosity in support of positive social and ecological futures.

SLOW concurrent session

Alexandra Knight

Environmental Scientist.

  • Alexandra is an environmental scientist who works closely with communities to build new knowledge and strong connections with Australian nature. She completed a PhD in environmental management, which modelled habitat used by threatened frogs, and applied environmental sociology approaches to explore constraints and enablers to using new environmental knowledge. She works with Landcare groups in eastern Australia to build community management of both tidal and freshwater wetlands. In 2025, Alexandra travelled to Antarctica with 123 women leaders from around the world tackling nature loss and climate change, as part of the Homeward Bound Leadership for Women in Science program.

Phillip Worrad

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program.

  • Philip Worrad has worked for seven years as a preventative mental health worker with the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) in the Western NSW Local Health District. In this role, Phil delivers mental health education, information, and resources to communities across the NSW Central West, supporting wellbeing and connecting people with appropriate services when needed. He supports communities following natural disasters and local crises. Phil has a strong interest in how philosophy and practical frameworks build mental resilience. Recognised across diverse community settings, Phil provides clear, practical support that reduces stigma and improves pathways to care.

H20 concurrent session

John Conallin

Deniliquin Kolety Lagoons Landcare Group.

  • John has been involved in freshwater ecology and community based restoration programs for over 30 years. He has worked both locally and internationally on food security and wetland restoration programs specifically related to restoring small bodied fish populations in wetlands.

Danielle Littlewood

Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc.

  • Danielle Littlewood has worked in regional Australia for over 20 years in community engagement, facilitation, project management and event planning roles. She has extensive experience managing environmental projects for Landcare, state Government and Local Councils across NSW, VIC and QLD. With a Bachelor degree in Natural Resource Science, she is passionate about creating innovative and engaging opportunities for people to connect with and understand the world around them.

Helen Jessup

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

  • Helen Jessup has worked for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for over 30 years. As a Ranger, Helen worked closely with coastal land managers to improve coordinated, tenure-blind approaches to weed control. She is currently a Project Officer leading a multi-state coastal weed management initiative. This work focuses on strengthening collaboration across government, non-government, and community partners to tackle invasive plants along Australia’s coastlines. Passionate about partnership-driven outcomes, she brings practical experience in delivering collaborative projects that reflect the conference theme, “the sum of it all”, highlighting the importance of collective action in protecting coastal ecosystems.

Sonia Graham

University of Wollongong.

  • Sonia Graham is an associate professor of rural geography at the University of Wollongong. Over the last two decades her research has explored the social values and relationships that shape environmental attitudes and collective action.

SOW concurrent session

Meredith Mitchell

Corowa Districts Landcare.

  • Meredith Mitchell is the Senior Project Officer with Corowa District Landcare and has been actively involved in community-based natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental education for many years. Meredith works closely with landholders, community groups, schools and partner organisations to deliver practical on-ground projects focused on biodiversity conservation, revegetation, soil health and community engagement. Passionate about connecting people with landscape stewardship, Meredith has played a key role in developing and delivering workshops, field days, citizen science activities and habitat restoration projects throughout the region. She is committed to supporting resilient rural communities and fostering strong partnerships that create lasting environmental outcomes.

Linda Durham

North Coast Regional Landcare Network.

  • Linda is an experienced Natural Resource Management professional with expertise in community engagement, partnership development, program coordination and project management. She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management and has worked across NRM regions, local and state government roles in Queensland and South Australia. Linda joined the North Coast Regional Landcare Network in 2025 as Regional Landcare Coordinator. Prior to this, she worked in coastal management with the South Australian Government, Department for Environment and Water. Linda has a long term and strong connection to the NSW North Coast and is committed to supporting Landcare networks and regional communities.

Daniel McCawley

Clarence Landcare.

  • Daniel has been working in the Clarence Valley as a contract bush regenerator and ecologist since 2020. Working with non-profit groups, national parks, and private ecological consultancy firms across the state, he has surveyed and monitored threatened species including Kroombit tinker frogs, Western NSW rusty hood orchids, and threatened flora in the Clarence.

Paul Rymer

Western Sydney University.

  • Dr. Paul Rymer is an Associate Professor in Ecological Genetics at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (Western Sydney University), where he specializes in plant adaptation and the resilience of native seeds to rapid environmental change. His work critically examines how heatwaves and drought impact seed germination and viability, providing the genetic foundation for climate-adjusted restoration

SHOW concurrent session

Adam Bennett

Charles Sturt Univeristy.

  • PhD candidate and associate lecturer at Charles Sturt University looking into the impacts of electrical infrastructure on animal diversity with a specific focus on birds and powerlines.

Damien Melotte

Co-founder of Dinadj Pty Ltd.

  • Damien Melotte is co-founder of Dinadj Pty Ltd, and an industrial designer, systems innovation and circular/regenerative economy strategist. He co-created the Country Centred Economy (CCE) framework with Indigenous leader Paul Paton and is undertaking an industry-linked PhD at Deakin University on Bridging Indigenous relationality and regenerative practice. Damien works with First Nations organisations, government, business and community partners on place-based shared value projects, that care for Country and Community.

David Crew

Yarkwau Indigenous Knowledge Centre.

  • David Crew is the Manager of Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre. Yarkuwa is a Traditional Owner organisation based in the town of Deniliquin in the Riverina Region of New South Wales. David has been associated with Yarkuwa since its incorporation in 2003. It was formed to ensure traditional owner knowledge was preserved in future generations.

Tamara Harris

Central Tablelands Local Land Services.

  • Tamara is a member of the NSW LLS Natural Capital Advisor team. Tamara is based in Cowra and is a sheep farmer, mother, and consultant. With over 20 years' experience in natural resource management and regenerative agriculture, she helps landholders value natural capital and build resilient, productive farming systems.

Cherie White

Riverina Local Land Services.

  • Cherie White is based in Tumut and has over 30 years experience working with landholders, Landcare and the community. She is passionate about securing the long term viability of the regions natural assets whilst supporting producers to implement sustainable farming practices.

GLOW concurrent session

Magdalene Lemecke

Upper Snowy Landcare Network.

  • Magdalene has worked as the Upper Snowy Landcare Network coordinator for 2 years now, and is based in Cooma. USLN operates across the western areas of the Snowy Monaro, an area of baking summers, freezing winters and some rain. Magdalene has a background in filmmaking which drew her towards the work of Landcare while making a documentary on the Monaro dieback. She has a strong interest in the complex environmental challenges facing the Monaro, and since stepping into the Landcare world has not only learnt a lot about how to plant a tree, but, more importantly, how to know a grassland

Maddison O’Brien

Watershed Landcare.

  • Maddi O'Brien is the Local Landcare Coordinator with Watershed Landcare, working across the Mudgee, Kandos and Rylstone regions on Wiradjuri Country. With a background in multidisciplinary design, arts facilitation and community engagement, Maddi is passionate about the role creativity can play in connecting young people with environmental action. Through initiatives such as Regenerate & Create, she explores how art, storytelling and hands-on experiences can foster belonging, ecological literacy and meaningful participation in Landcare, helping young people see themselves as active participants in caring for Country.

Mitchell Lenehan

Charles Sturt University.

  • Mitchell Lenehan is a research student at Charles Sturt University whose work explores how rural communities in inland southern NSW can respond to the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, land degradation, and social change. His research applies participatory, systems-based approaches with a focus on integrating biodiversity conservation and socio-cultural wellbeing with productive land management. Mitchell's personal and professional background includes experience in community development, organic horticulture, beef production, dryland cropping, and woodland restoration on farmland.

Ben Humphries

Birdlife Australia.

  • Ben Humphries has a Bachelor of Science from La Trobe Uni and has worked in tourism for 20 years across Australia including positions in private enterprise and government organisations. Ben is now based on Wiradjuri Country in Albury and currently works for BirdLife Australia as the Southern NSW Woodland Bird Project Coordinator. Ben enjoys engaging with landholders and community groups to promote the 'Birds on Farms' project by raising awareness of the need to protect, create and maintain woodland bird habitat, and supporting people to connect with Country through our birds.