Paul Flemons
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager
Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Research (CBCR)
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Qualifications
Bachelor of Science, University of Sydney
Master of Applied Science, Remote Sensing, University of New South Wales
Background
My formal training is in Botany, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. I have worked for a range of New South Wales Government Departments carrying out research into methods of mapping forest clearing and into the estimation of plant biomass from Satellite Imagery. I have managed various GIS projects, large and small associated with natural resource management in the public sector.
My work at the Australian Museum
My two primary roles in CBCR are:
- Research: invertebrates are more often than not excluded from the conservation planning process. One of my research interests is looking at how best to create data layers which quantify invertebrate biodiversity and that are suitable for being included in the conservation planning process in New South Wales. These data layers include species richness, endemism, turnover and hot spots as well as individual species distribution models.
- Project Management: A significant component of my position is project management of the CBCR FaunaNet website and associated bioinformatics projects. In particular I have been instrumental in establishing the web mapping application called FaunaMap. This enables the mapping and reporting of the geographic distributions of the Australian Museum's fauna collections.
I am also involved in a range of other projects in CBCR. I have used GIS to determine the survey site locations for a number of major systematic invertebrate survey projects in various parts of New South Wales. The areas covered by these surveys include: Darling Riverine Bioregion, the South-east Forests, Colleambally Irrigation Area, and Lord Howe Island. I was also lucky enough to be involved in the surveys themselves, which is certainly one of the most enjoyable aspects of working in the CBCR.
Contact Details
Email Paul Flemons
phone: (+612) 9320 6343
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