MEET THE COMMITTEE & STAFF
Our committee is comprised of nine volunteers who are supported by one part-time staff member. We are all covenantors, actively managing our permanently protected land for conservation. We understand the work, commitment and benefits that come from a close and long-term relationship with nature.
Secretary, Gavin Turrell
After a career in the university sector as a Professor of Public Health and Social Epidemiology Gavin Turrell has joined LCV as Secretary. He also looks after a
President, Peter Mulherin
Our Chair, Peter Mulherin, has spent his career in and around the built environment and is currently consulting to advance circularity and regenerative business systems that eliminate emissions and other forms of waste.
Treasurer, Diana Droog
Our Treasurer, Diana Droog, owns the Seawalls Edge Nature Reserve in Toora, South Gippsland. Diana trained as a biochemist, but has had several career changes, including IT, superannuation and business management.
Clive Carlyle
Clive has a background in science leadership. He currently has a particular focus on wetland restoration, feral predator control, and targeted revegetation to enhance the biodiversity values on his property in Fyans Creek.
Penny Richards
Penny is an environmental scientist with qualifications in Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Interpretation and Bushfire Planning. Penny worked for the Victorian Environment Department for 35 years in a variety of roles.
Rob Youl
Rob’s background is in forestry, Landcare, networking, project development, fund-raising, training, military engineering, fire management, community events, geology and wetland rehabilitation.
BOARD MEMBER
Barry Lowe (Profile to come)
VICE PRESIDENT
Vacant position
VACANCIES
2 Board Members
Land Covenantors Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Victoria and their deep connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Contact: info@landcovenantors.org.au
LCV is supported by:
LCV is a Registered Charity. ABN: 28727715232
Land Covenantors Victoria is a member of the EcoLands Collective - a group of environmental organisations committed to private land conservation, better land stewardship and empowering individuals and communities to leave a living legacy for future generations.
