Short Bio: Ronald has extensive experience in environmental planning and natural resource management. He has worked in physical planning, policy development and program management in both rural and urban landscapes. Projects have ranged across land evaluation for rural-residential development, catchment management, regional natural resource management, and strategic planning for ecologically sustainable urban development. Academic positions (lecturer and tutor) have been held at 3 Australian Universities. Ronald has also worked for the Australian Government in Canberra; local planning authorities in the ACT and NSW; and the Australian Academy of Science. Qualifications include BA Honours (Geography); Master of Forestry; Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (ESD Studies); Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning; and Master of Environmental Planning. He is currently a freelance researcher, writer and photographer.  

   Email: rcarne@ronaldjcarne.com

   SPECIAL PROJECTS:     Misty Vale Arboretum                 ACT Constructed Wetlands               Berlin’s Urban Forest       

In January 2020 disaster struck the Misty Vale Arboretum - the ferocious Wandella bush fire burnt over the property - some trees may recover, others certainly dead, and yet others appear almost untouched.  Will need to wait a year or two to assess properly.  In the meantime, lots of clearing up to do!  Many thanks for the many messages of consolation, encouragement and offers of help I received. Post-fire images here.

                       

    

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