Qualifications: Bachelor of Environmental science and management with a major in ecosystems and biodiversity – University of Newcastle

Claire is an ecologist with over three years of consulting experience working under the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM). She has delivered targeted fauna surveys and ecological assessments across a range of habitats, with a strong focus on threatened species detection and survey design. Claire has conducted research with the University of Newcastle on arboreal and terrestrial mammals and threatened frog species across New South Whales. She is experienced in camera-trap deployment and analysis, microbat ultrasonic call identification and analysis, audio moth call identification and analysis, and fauna survey methodologies for both impact assessment and research applications. In addition to her consulting and research work, Claire teaches Ecology and Management of wildlife at the University of Newcastle, where she supports the development of practical field and analytical skills in emerging ecologists.

Publication: Like a Fish out of Water: Temporary Habitat Switching Detected in Aquatic Tadpoles Resting Above the Water's Surface