Management Committee

Noosa & District Landcare is a dynamic and proactive organisation committed to achieving long term environmental outcomes.

Chairman

Luke Barrowcliffe

• Bachelor of Communications
• Advanced Diploma Indigenous Studies
• Butchulla man – Butchulla country includes K’Gari (Fraser Island) and the surrounding mainland and sea area
• Owner/Manager of Goorie Vision (an Indigenous multimedia service)

Secretary

Geoff Black

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• Graduate Diploma in Development Studies
• Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
• Extensive background in land and community development and natural resource management

Treasurer

Richard Barnes

• MA in Engineering and Business Studies
• Extensive corporate financial experience
• Sustainable beef farmer at “Bellbird Homestead”

Committee Member

Dr Kim Barnes

• PhD
• Teacher and academic background in the school and university education systems
• Extensive experience in sustainability and environmental education

Committee Member

Dr Melanie Hassall

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons).
• Graduate Diploma of Education.
• Business owner, Resource Sector Asset Management;
• Interest in conservation and sustainable agricultural systems;
• Beef producer.

Committee Member

Paul Steels

• Bachelor of Environmental Science
• Founding Member of Noosa & District Landcare
• Extensive experience in community-based conservation

Committee Member

Phillip Moran

• Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
• Extensive natural resource management background
• Representation on industry boards
• Community support
• Owns Burrawingee Nature Refuge