Damien’s career working with native flora began in 1992 in commercial seed collection. Since then he has worked in nursery production as well as 15 years in natural area management. During this time, he has worked on many revegetation and regeneration projects for councils, bush care groups, regional catchment authorities and local landholders as well as ongoing work on his own property.
Damien also has extensive experience with flora identification and a strong understanding of South East Queensland regional eco systems. Damien’s certifications include: Commercial Operator’s Licence – Unrestricted Class – Ground Distribution Contractor Licence (for herbicide application), Certificate 111 in Horticulture – Operate Chainsaws (fell small trees), White Card (Construction Industry), Certificate 111 in Rural Operations.
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TESTIMONIALS
"We really value our working relationship with Damien of Sunshine Coast Land Management Services. They are an obliging, co-operative & reliable team from original quote to the job's successful completion. Damien's expertise & knowledge of endemic species has enhanced the success of all our projects. He is well prepared, works hard, readily solves problems, suggests suitable solutions & takes great pride in his work. Damien makes revegetating a pleasure from site preparation, to delivery of his exceptionally high quality native tube stock sourced from his own nursery at Bunneys Lane. His attention to detail with regard to demonstration & supervision of planting procedures for volunteers & support personnel is spot on. He's passionate about our natural environment, its rehabilitation & ongoing protection is heartfelt."
Rochelle Gooch, Peregian Beach Bush Care Group
"We have known Damien since 2006, when he was our Bushland Care Field Officer. He supervised, taught and encouraged our group of inexperienced volunteers so we became effective and efficient bush regenerators. Since then, I have had many dealings with him in various rehabilitation roles – both advisory and ‘on-ground hands-on.’ He assisted our group to develop detailed and comprehensive ‘Scope of Works’ and also with the successful implementation and execution of these difficult projects. He has a comprehensive knowledge of plant propagation and taught us the required techniques needed for specific projects.
From Damien, our Bushland Care volunteers learnt qualities important for successful bushland rehabilitation, including meticulous planning, patience and persistence. He uses those same qualities with his wholesale nursery and commercial enterprises.
Jill Campbell , Coordinator, Noosa Bush Beach and Creek Care