Jessica Stingemore
Short Bio:
Biodiversity Coordinator at NACC – Northern Agricultural Catchments Council: valued and resilient ecosystems, habitats and landscapes.
I am passionate about Australia’s amazing biodiversity, especially the flora and fauna of the southwest.
Growing up in Shark Bay, Carnarvon and Perth, I had many unique opportunities to connect with nature. Think Monkey Mia, Rottnest Island, Gascoyne River, Shell Beach, Francois Peron National Park and Bold Park. Spending so much time on the coast, I learnt to swim at a very young age!
I studied at the University of Western Australia and was fortunate to be based at Kings Park Botanic Garden for my PhD research. During this time, I was immersed in innovative research and operations to enhance and restore the conservation values of degraded lands.
My work has a strong focus on partnership and I believe that “partnerships are the most effective means of undertaking landscape-scale conservation planning and action”.
Work brought me to the region, but thanks to its rugged beauty (especially the Moresby Range, Abrolhos islands and Chapman River) I now fondly call it home.
Dr Jessica Stingemore works with Friends of Geraldton Gardens (FROGGs) and Chapman River Friends who run guided walks through Chapman River Regional Park, which explore the natural wonderland of glorious wildflowers, chirping birds, lazy reptiles and cryptic mammals right at your door step. Walkers can learn more about the park’s incredible plants, how to identify animal tracks, spot brilliant birds and enjoy spectacular views. The Chapman River Regional Park boasts over 300 hectares of remnant native vegetation and is home to over 300 species of native plants, several endemic to the area. Along with the 123 plus recorded species of bird; reptiles, frogs, echidnas and kangaroos make the park their home.
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