Personnel, Qualification and Experience (refer to Table 1 of the Flora Survey Guidelines [DEHP 2020]) Assessment Component 1 Response Points Allocated 1 Suitably qualified person: Mr Grant Paterson (30+ years professional ecology experience) A relevant qualification from a recognised institution that results in Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticultural Technology) 50
a thorough knowledge of plant identification and flora surveys Regional ecosystem training by a recognised and qualified institution, such as the Queensland Herbarium Pre-existing Commonwealth Government accreditation for flora surveys under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Experience within the last 2 years and a total of at least 5 years at leading flora surveys in a field- based environment at a rate of no less than 5 comprehensive botanical surveys that focus on locating and identifying EVNT plants, per year Member of a recognised group / certificate program relevant to ecology/botany, where skills/knowledge are demonstrated to be granted membership. E.g. Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) Program Lead author of articles/papers published in peer reviewed journals in relation to Qld flora surveys, Qld plant identification, or Qld threatened plants or near threatened plants. Number of plant specimens you have collected that have been retained/incorporated into the Queensland Herbarium collection:
5
Regional Ecosystem training by Peter Taylor via Queensland Herbarium
30
Completed in 2010
60
Extensive field experience, with more than 11 years at Aurecon during which time more than 50 dedicated flora surveys have been undertaken in Queensland
5
International Society of Horticultural Science
10
Dendrobium tetragonum subsp. cataractarum Peter B.Adams, S.D.Lawson & G.A.Paterson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
40
Upwards of 40 specimens have been provided
Total accumulated points 200 Note: 1 As per the Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (DEHP 2016)
27
Mundic Gully TSF Translocation Project - Cycas megacarpa
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