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Amanda Dare

Senior Project Manager
Zoology Field Team Lead VIC/ TAS

DIP Applied Science (Natural Resource Management)
PhD (La Trobe)
Bachelor of Science (Hons).

Amanda Dare brings over two decades of expertise in conservation and ecology to the Nature Advisory team. With a strong academic foundation in Behavioural Ecology, Amanda’s work has centred on threatened species and the processes that endanger them, reflecting a deep commitment to biodiversity and ecological resilience.

With thirteen years of teaching experience across primary, secondary, and tertiary education, Amanda has cultivated a passion for ecological literacy and community engagement. Before transitioning into consulting, she played a pivotal role at La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, where she developed a Citizen Science program aimed at university undergraduates and local community members. This multifaceted role encompassed project management, research design and implementation, data analysis and reporting, grant applications, OH&S oversight, and collaboration with educators, industry professionals, community groups, and academic institutions.

Amanda’s writing portfolio spans a wide range of publications, including contributions to the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds, lead authorship of several peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, and extensive experience in report and management plan writing.

Her comprehensive knowledge of flora, fauna, and ecological communities has positioned her as a trusted advisor on some of Melbourne’s largest infrastructure and urban development projects. She provides guidance on environmental obligations under both Commonwealth and State Government legislation and policy. Her fieldwork includes flora, fauna, and habitat assessments, monitoring, fauna salvage and relocation, hazardous tree management, and strategies to minimise habitat loss while enhancing ecological value.

Amanda has a particular interest in arboreal habitat structures, especially the use of natural tree hollows and innovative alternatives such as nest boxes and chainsaw-created hollows further demonstrating her commitment to practical conservation solutions that support wildlife in changing landscapes.