Erica has been researching Conservation and Biodiversity since 2006, moving through Ecological Interactions and Species Distribution with a focus on Climate Change to Conservation Decisions. Her research interests include decision sciences for conservation, community engagement, conservation planning and management, and social-ecological contexts.
Erica’s current research looks into increasing the win-win outcomes of private land conservation. Using socio-ecological systems thinking, Erica aims to encourage pro-environmental behaviour that maximises benefits for human well-being and biodiversity.
Office Skills
- Geographic Information Systems and mapping (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, QGIS)
- Statistical analysis (R Software, Spreadsheets, Excel)
- Presentations (PowerPoint)
- Academic/Business writing (Word)
- Infographics (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Mural)
- Teamwork (Mural, mind maps)
Field Skills
- Mist net
- Bird Surveys
- Identification, Banding and Biometry
- Floral Biology
Erica also has a high work ethic and a goal-orientated approach, while being a team player and a people person. She would love to apply her knowledge to real-life situations.
For more information, please contact your state’s APR.Intern Business Development Manager:
- Justin Mabbutt (VIC & TAS) – j.mabbutt@aprintern.org.au / 0413 050 952
- Michael Valentine (VIC) – m.valentine@aprintern.org.au / 0411 600 063
- Mark Ovens (NSW & ACT) – m.ovens@aprintern.org.au / 0400 764 763
- Glen Sheldon (QLD, SA, WA, NT) – g.sheldon@aprintern.org.au / 0431 832 788