David Young
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Professional ecologist with 10+ years of relevant industry experience in research and professional consulting. Highly skilled in natural resource and threatened species management for the renewable energy and resource extraction sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Ecologist
EcoSouth42 Ecological Consultants
03.2010 - Current
– 10+ years relevant industry experience in ecological research and professional consulting
– Plan, manage and undertake a variety of consultant ecologist activities including project management
– Assess environmental impacts of proposed projects for compliance with state and federal regulations.
– Perform natural values assessments (flora and fauna assessments)
– Develop habitat and environmental management plans to protect endangered species and promote ecological diversity
– Supported successful project completion by proactively addressing challenges through creative problem-solving and management techniques
– Provide professional scientific advice relating to environmental and raptor habitat management
– Plan, undertake and manage remote environmental fieldwork operations including nocturnal surveys
– High level report writing
– Collate and manage databases and data sets for analysis and report writing
– Effectively use GPS equipment and GIS software.
Research Team Member
University Of Tasmania
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Perform research into complex ecological topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions
- Enhance research quality by implementing rigorous data analysis techniques and validation methods
- Established strong working relationships with external collaborators and stakeholders fostering a productive network of interdisciplinary professionals
- Supported successful project completion by proactively addressing challenges through creative problem-solving and management techniques
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative research methodologies, resulting in breakthrough discoveries
- Managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for all team members
- Utilise advanced statistical and spatial software packages to analyze complex datasets and draw meaningful conclusions from results
Education
Ph.D. - Geography, Planning & Spatial Sciences
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS2005
Skills
– Specialises in management of threatened raptor species and other avifauna
– Natural values assessments - flora and fauna surveys (specialises in nocturnal and remote area fieldwork)
– Predictive modelling (SDM) for the energy and resource extraction sectors (wind farms and mine sites)
– Invasive species management
– Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing ecological reports to meet local Council planning scheme requirements
– Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of applicable state / local planning and biodiversity legislation and regulations as well as referrals process for Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
– Demonstrated knowledge and working experience with GIS mapping (ArcMap), analysis and communication of ecological attributes and characteristics
– High level written communication and report writing skills
– Experience in managing small and large projects including commercial and residential developments and approvals processes
– Current class C drivers licence (manual and automatic license) and highly experienced with operating 4WD vehicles in remote locations including navigation, vehicle recovery and remote communications
– Critical thinking, problem solving and data analysis skills
Additional Information
Professional Referees
Dr Phil Bell
Principal Ecologist
Biodiversity Maintenance Australia
Hobart, Tasmania
Ph: 0429423439
Email phil.bell@biodiversitymaintenance.com.au
Mr Nick Mooney
Consultant Wildlife Biologist
PO Box 120, Richmond, Tasmania
Ph: 0428886143
Email nickjmooney@gmail.com
Young, D., Pay, J., Koch, A., Harwin, S., Kirkpatrick, J. B. (in prep). Regional scale predictive model identifies restricted nesting habitat of an endangered island raptor: the Grey Goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiae.
Young, D., Pay, J., Kirkpatrick, J. B. (in prep). Factors influencing nest site selection by the Grey Goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiae in south-east Tasmania.
Young, D., Bell, P., Mooney, N. (2022) Home range, habitat use and diet of the Tasmanian Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandiae castanops. Australian Field Ornithology.
Young, D., Bell, P., Mooney, N. (2022) Roosting behaviour of radio-tracked Tasmanian Masked Owls Tyto novaehollandiae castanops. Australian Field Ornithology.
Young, D. (under review) Roost site selection by Masked Owls in modified landscapes of south-east Tasmania. Australian Field Ornithology.
Young, D. (Under review) Temporal resource partitioning by Masked Owls and Grey Goshawks in modified landscapes of south-east Tasmania. Corella.
Co-authorship publications
Todd, M. K., Kavanagh, R. P.; Spencer, C. P.; Bell, P. J.; Mooney, N. J.; Munks, S. A.; Young, D. Importance of rodents and bandicoots in the diet of the Tasmanian Masked Owl
EMU - Austral Ornithology : Submitted
Consultant Reports
Young, D. (2019)
Young, D. (2019) Natural Values Assessment Report, Proposed Dwelling 8 Barnard Drive, Bicheno, Tasmania.
Young, D. (2019) Natural Values Assessment Report, Proposed Dwelling 23 Hackford Drive, Kingston, Tasmania.
Young, D. (2018) Bird Collision Assessment Report, Proposed Dwelling, 71 Dunn Drive, Surveyors Bay, Tasmania.
Timeline
Research Team Member
University Of Tasmania
04.2022 - 02.2023
Principal Ecologist
EcoSouth42 Ecological Consultants
03.2010 - Current
Ph.D. - Geography, Planning & Spatial Sciences
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Tasmania
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