2022 Symposium Speakers

Karen commenced her horticultural career as an Apprentice at the Adelaide Botanic Garden in 1987. Throughout her career she has held multiple roles across the

Pieter was Cairns Regional Council’s first arborist when he started in 2007; as Principal Arborist he now leads a team of five others. Pieter earned

Geoff’s expertise is focussed around urban horticulture water management. Following his work with the University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus, in research, teaching and outreach, he

Matthew is head of the PlantClinic at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney and operates a private consultancy company in Arboriculture based in Sydney. Matthew has

Kelly Bramhill has worked at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium since 2015 in a variety of roles in the Public Programmes team. Kelly has

Jacob’s upbringing on the family sheep station and time spent with Indigenous peoples formed and established his connection with nature early in life. His appreciation

Quang has recently completed his Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science (Honours) degrees at the University of South Australia. Quang is an active

Thomas Burke commenced employment with the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium in 2018 as a trainee. His expert knowledge and understanding of best horticulture practice

Professor Robert Hill is a Professor in Botany at the University of Adelaide. He graduated from the University of Adelaide firstly in 1981 with his

Prior to graduating with a BSc Hons and MSc, Brian assisted with research projects on seagulls, seals and termites.  His Honours Degree focussed on the

Linda has been a volunteer flying-fox rehabilitator, trainer, consultant and researcher for 33 years. She has worked in numerous colonies throughout New South Wales and

Lilith is a Horticulturist at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, currently tending to the First Creek Wetland and International Rose Garden. Outside the Botanic Gardens she

Apart from a general interest in horticultural plant science, revegetation and ecology, Greg has a specific interest in all aspects of arboriculture, which is the

In his 45-year career in the finance industry Kerry planned and managed major corporate and state and federal government tenders and projects and he participated

Shelley is a Director of Urbaqua, a not-for-profit environmental organisation that works to support and deliver water and environmentally sensitive outcomes in Western Australia. She

After graduating in forestry from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Patricia completed a Master of Natural Resources Ecology and Management at the Oklahoma State

Michael graduated from Adelaide University with honours as a microbiologist and as a Pilot Officer with the RAAF. He taught maths and sciences at State

Ruby is an experienced horticulturist and arborist, having worked in local government in Victoria before moving to Tasmania where she is Program Leader of Arboriculture

James has an Honours degree in zoology and his career started with the Queensland Museum in public education and fisheries research for the CSIRO.  Following

Paul Winter is Senior Horticultural Curator at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Every day he witnesses staff and visitors reap the benefits of decisions made 20,

Tim is an environmental scientist, conservationist, author, film maker and adventurer with Masters degrees in environmental science and environmental law. He is a Senior Associate