AMANDA HANCOCK
CARNARVON CANINES
| WILDLIFE DETECTION DOGS | REMOTE AREA SURVEYS | RESEARCH | EDUCATION |
| CITIZEN SCIENCE | DOCUMENTARY | PHOTOGRAPHY |
STQuoll surveys SEQ (photo: Ebony Reeves)
Sparky - Northern quoll surveys Mt Emerald FNQ
NQuoll - Mt Emerald FNQ Photo: 4 Elements
Amanda & Lily - NQuoll Fauna Spotter role
Mt Emerald Wind Farm FNQ
Northern quoll
Kuna & Amanda STQuoll surveys SEQ
Demos
Research & Student Mentor with The University of Qld Gatton
Education
WPSQ quoll surveys
Remote horseback fauna/flora surveys
Filmmaking
Documentary filming
Marine Turtle monitoring
Freshwater Turtle work
Amanda hancock combines 20+ years' experience in senior roles in ecological survey & natural resource management.
with DISTINCTIVE EXPERTISE IN:
DIFFICULT-TO-DETECT, RARE & ELUSIVE SPECIES,
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE & PEST SPECIES DETECTION
REMOTE COMPLEX LANDSCAPES, HIGH RISK ENVIRONMENTS
& SENSITIVE PROTECTED AREAS
TRAINING & TESTING OF WILDLIFE DETECTION DOGS & HANDLERS
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ECO-SERVICES INCLUDE:
WILDLIFE DETECTION: Quoll specialists. Our Wildlife detection dog (WDD) methodology has proven to outperform standard fauna survey methods. Other Native & Pest Species on request. I am not just a dog handler...….I am an ecologist/wildlife detection specialist with an elite 'K9 ecologist' team!
Advisory & training service: Australia wide - One-on-one WDD mentoring & group clinics (training of dogs &/or handlers) and public demonstrations tailored to Universities, Park Rangers, Indigenous Groups, Conservancies, Ecological Consultancies, Mining/CSG, Councils and Community Groups and Landholders.
CITIZEN SCIENCE & EVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: I can design & present applied Citizen Science Programs specialising in WDD. I also offer expertise in a broad range of Science Communication & Environmental Workshop development & delivery for Schools, University, Corporate, Industry & Community.
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY: Professional Videography & Photography -Broadcast quality equipment & skills to Direct/Shoot/Present & Produce video & photography to contribute to resources for your environmental records, science communications, promotional or in-house training needs. I am a Creative, engaging presenter with real Ecological Expertise.
OTHER COMPLIMENTARY FAUNA SURVEY MONITORING: I have extensive skills to assist in other standard fauna survey methods - terrestrial and (freshwater & marine turtles). My expertise in fauna identification and handling, ecological & behavioural understanding of a broad range of wildlife species is the key to my success.
UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION: I have completed Independent Research associated with WDD and collaborated with the University of Qld and Australian Wildlife Conservancy & 4 Elements Consulting Cairns for accuracy testing of this methodology. I have Co-supervised the research and training of University of Qld undergraduate & post graduate students.
I have assisted training and evaluation of University of the Sunshine Coast WDD dog and handler & 4 Elements Consulting Ecologists, in quoll detection methodology specific to the Mt Emerald Wind Farm northern quoll mitigation management.
I offer expertise to collaborate in Animal/Wildlife/WDD & other research projects, university course development and delivery, guest lectures, tutoring & demonstrator opportunities.
Amanda Hancock (BAppSc - Animal Science, University of Qld)
(MPhil - Animal-Assisted Interventions, University of Qld - Candidate 2020)
Phone: 0438963022 Email: carnarvoncanines@gmail.com
WE ARE READY TO HELP YOU
Thank you for contacting us. I will be in touch shortly, Warmest Regards Amanda Hancock