Established in 2005, the Glossy Black Conservancy began as a unique partnership to protect the vulnerable Glossy Black-Cockatoo and its habitat across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. What started as a collaboration between councils, scientists, consultants and conservationists has grown into a nationally recognised alliance.
Now an incorporated association open to individuals and organisations, the Conservancy delivers habitat mapping, citizen science, birding events, national forums and regionally adopted conservation guidelines. We’re leading the development of a National Recovery Plan and proudly support the many grassroots groups and agencies working to secure a future for the Glossy Black-Cockatoo.
Adrian is an experienced ecological consultant with four decades experience working in diverse landscapes to safeguard biodiversity. Adrian has been involved with the Conservancy since he conceived the idea of having all stakeholders working collaboratively for the species. He is passionate about supporting grassroots community groups and policy reform to ensure the species’ survival.
Harry is a Project Manager and Producer with over 15-year’s experience in the creative industries but in 2017 she redirected her skills towards environmental conservation and restoration projects. Bird Nerd since childhood and a passionate citizen science communicator, Harry has proudly been involved with the Glossy Black Conservancy since 2022.
Jules is the Administration Manager for BAAM Ecological Consultants and brings more than 30 years of accounts and administrative experience to the role of Treasurer for the Conservancy.
Janet is a passionate environmentalist with over 25 years’ experience in conservation, specialising in Glossy Black-Cockatoos and their foraging habitat. Janet established the Future Food For Glossies Project in 2019 and continues to monitor a number of research plantations of Allocasuarina torulosa trees propagated from the seed of known feed trees, the subject of her GBC feeding utilisation research. She promotes the planting of She Oaks propagated from known feed trees. Janet joined the committee in 2024.
Eric is a highly respected author, photographer, naturalist and plant nerd, dedicating many decades of his life to land management and biodiversity conservation. As well as a significant public service career, Eric has also served on the committees of many community organisations including Barung Landcare, Birds Southern Queensland, Backyards for Biodiversity, Native Plants Queensland, and the Glossy Black Conservancy.
Sam is a communication and engagement expert who has been working with the Conservancy since 2020 and in the conservation and land management sectors since 1993. Sam supports the Conservancy’s members with strategic planning, governance, grant writing, project management, event management, community consultation and advocacy. Sam is a member of the Recovery Team for the South-eastern Glossy Black-Cockatoo.
Elli has more than 20 years experience working in leadership roles with community groups, local government, consultants and peak bodies to support environmental outcomes. She’s been working with Wombat Creative in the role of Coordinator for the Glossy Black Conservancy, since 2021 and brings a wealth of volunteer engagement, administration, grant writing and event management skills to the role. Elli has a Bachelor of Environmental Science and a Graduate Diploma in Landscape Design.
