Curriculum Vitae

DERYK CONRAD ENGEL
Principal, Senior Ecologist, Project Manager

Date of Birth:

24 March 1966

Tertiary Qualifications:

1985 – 1988 - University of Wollongong Bachelor of Environmental Science.
1989 – 1990 - University of Wollongong Honours in Environmental Science.

Professional Affiliations:

Ecological consultants Association of NSW (Council member)
Ecological Society of Australia
Environment Institute of Australia
Australian Mammal Society
Birds Australia
Royal Zoological Society

Business Address:

PO Box 3001, Bundeena, NSW, 2230
20 Woodfield Avenue, Bundeena, NSW, 2230
ABN Number: 34413568384

Contact Details:

phone: (02) 9523 2016 mobile: 0408 258129
fax: (02) 9544 1835 email: deryke@lesryk.com.au

Licences:

• Scientific Research Licence under section 132C of the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974.
• NSW Agriculture Animal Research Licence.
• Animal Care and Ethics Committee Research.
• Authority through the Director – General of the NSW Agriculture.
• OH&S Induction Training for Construction Work – General Course.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Boat Driver’s Licence – NSW Maritime.

 Areas of Specialisation:

• Project management and report preparation.
• Client liaison.
• Fauna and ecological survey and assessment.
• Environmental management and implementation of best practice management.
• Environmental assessment and habitat identification.
• Assessment of the value of habitat areas to species of conservation significance.

Recent Ecological Consultancies:

• Species Impact Statement (fauna component) Lot 33, DP14225, 55 Mahratta Avenue, Wahroonga. Report prepared on behalf of Urban Bushland Management Consultants.
• A terrestrial flora and fauna investigation undertaken as part of an ongoing investigation into the Upper Nepean Borefields, Wingecarribee Local Government Areas. Investigation undertaken on behalf of the Department of Commerce.
• A flora and fauna survey of a proposed semi-rural subdivision, Womboyn, Eden, NSW. Works undertaken on behalf of The Planning Group and Picnic Point Pty Ltd.
• A flora and fauna investigation undertaken as part of a constraints analysis report for the upgrading of Camden Valley Way, between the Cowpasture Road/Bringelly Road intersection and Narellan Road. Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.
• Targeted microchiropteran study, Verons Estate, Sussex Inlet. Investigation undertaken at the request of Bushfire and Environmental Services (BES).

 Scientific Publications:

Engel, D. (2004) Some observations on the Cumberland Plain Land Snail (Meridolum corneovirens). Newsletter of the Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Inc. Vol 7, pp 13-14.

Engel, D. (2004) Some observations on the Squirrel Glider (Petaurus norfolcensis), and the implications of these to the management of this threatened species. Newsletter of the Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Inc. Vol 7, pp 13-14.

Cameron, P, J. and Engel, D. (2001) Natural Resource Management: its role in eco-tourism enhancement and sustainability. Proceedings of the ARAZPA/ASZK 2001 Conference: Zoos as Ecotourism Destinations. Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, pp 66-71.

Engel, D. and Rose, T. (1997) Diet of the Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris ) in New South Wales. The Australian Bird Watcher Vol 17 (4) pp 211-213.

Quin, D., Goldingay, R., Churchill, S. and Engel, D. (1996) Feeding behaviour and food availability of the Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis) in North QueenslandWildlife Research Vol 23 (6) pp 637-648.

Research Projects:

2006 – ongoing. Occupation of derelict mines by cave dependant/associated microchiropterans and their response to the implementation of safety treatment works, Burraga, New South Wales.

2003 – ongoing. Monitoring of bandicoot populations at North Head, Manly, New South Wales.

2003 - 2005. Establishment and monitoring of nesting boxes for arboreal species (including possums and microchiropterans) as part of the clearing and construction of the Bangor Bypass, Menai, New South Wales.

2001 - 2002. Relocation, habitat creation and monitoring of a locally occurring population of the threatened Cumberland Land Snail, Wattle Grove, Liverpool, New South Wales.

2000 - 2002. Relocation, habitat creation and monitoring of a locally occurring population of the threatened Cumberland Land Snail, Prestons, New South Wales.

1999. Distribution on Long-nosed Bandicoots within urban bushland remnants of the Sutherland Shire Local Government Area. Work completed at the request of Sutherland Shire Council.

1998 - 2003. Biodiversity survey of the native fauna populations within the Western Plains Zoo. Private research being undertaken in association with the Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.

1998 - 2001. Impacts of a proposed urban development on a locally occurring population of the threatened Squirrel Gliders, Wyong, New South Wales.

1996/1997 Habitat preference and population size of Broad-headed Snakes, Royal National Park, Sydney. Research undertaken on behalf of Dr Ross Goldingay, Southern Cross University.

1996 Biodiversity study of native fauna populations occurring within remnant bushland patches, Liverpool Local Government Area, Sydney.

1996/1997 Impact of feral pests on native populations, Royal National Park, Sydney. Personal research project.

1992/1993 Bio-diversity study of Tenterfield, Walcha/Nundle, Kempsey/Wauchope and Dorrigo Forestry Coupes. Each contract lasted from 2 weeks to several months. Works undertake on behalf of Forests New South Wales.

1989/1990 Impact of native herbivores species on plant regeneration post-fire, Water Catchment Area, Wollongong. Eight months study involving fauna identification, plant establishment and monitoring of seedling development and strike rate (Honours research project).

Employment History:

2002 Principal Ecologist – Hyder Consulting.
Responsibilities included the conducting of ecological surveys and the preparation of flora and fauna reports.

1998 Environmental Officer – Environment Technology Branch of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.
Responsibilities included assessing and preparing Review of Environmental Factors, summarising working papers and organising the activities of subconsultants.

1996 Ranger – Royal National Park, South Metropolitan District.
Duties included the overseeing and assistance with track construction and maintenance, production of Review of Environmental Factors (REF), preparation of grant applications and general ranger duties.

1995-1996 Environmental Officer – NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, Sydney Region.
Duties included the overseeing of RTA projects, production of Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and Environmental Management Plans (EMP), preparation of community responses to the M5 East Motorway Environmental Impact Statement and other duties associated with the environmental responsibilities of the Roads and Traffic Authority.

1990-1991 Research Officer – Environmental Science and Services, Brisbane.
Responsibilities included the assessment of habitat use, group size and foraging movements of Yellow-bellied Gliders, in the Tully-Millstream Area, Ravenshoe, Far Northern Queensland. This was a one year monitoring project which involved capture, tagging, radiotracking and mapping of foraging movements.

Selected Listing of Past Consultancy Projects:

Fauna assessment adjacent to the New England Highway Tamworth to Tenterfield in relation to tree maintenance works.
- Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Targeted survey for microchiropteran, proposed sealing derelict mines, Upper Bingara.
- Report prepared for The Department of Primary Industry - Mineral Resources.

Opportunities and Constraints analysis, proposed pipeline between Liverpool and Ashfield.
- Report prepared for Sydney Water.

Flora and fauna assessment: Proposed widening of the Horsley Drive.
- Report prepared on behalf of Environmental Planning Pty Ltd for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Ecological Assessment of Proposed cycleway, Koona Bay foreshore, Shellharbour, NSW.
- Report prepared for Shellharbour City Council.

Fauna assessment and preparation of an opportunities and constraints report for the proposed widening and realignment of the Castlereagh Highway, south of Mudgee.
- Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Fauna survey and preparation of an ecological assessment report for the proposed undertaking of road works at two locations along the Princes Highway, north of Berry.
- Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Aquatic and terrestrial fauna survey undertaken in relation to the proposed bypassing of the township of Coolac, NSW.
- Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Peer review and supplementary fauna assessment of the habitats within and adjacent to, the Proposed Western Sydney Orbital.
- Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Fauna assessment for the proposed realignment of the Western Sydney Orbital, Cecil Hills.
- Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo. Flora and Fauna Biodiversity and Opportunities and Constraints Study.
- Study undertaken on behalf of the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales.

Opportunities and constraints study – flora and fauna assessment for the proposed redevelopment of the northern section of the Holsworthy Military Range.
- Study undertaken on behalf of the Department of Defence.