Horticulture · Conservation · Bush Regeneration · Drone Operations · Environmental Monitoring
Elijah Gummer
Hands on experience across horticulture, conservation fieldwork, bush regeneration, and drone based environmental monitoring.
About Me
Horticulture & Conservation
I’m an early career horticulturist and conservation fieldworker based in Brisbane, Queensland. My work combines practical plant care, bush regeneration, vegetation assessment and on ground environmental monitoring.
Hands on experience across horticulture, native planting, site restoration and drone based observation, with a strong interest in conservation fieldwork and environmental data collection.
Capabilities
Skills & Expertise
Horticulture
Practical plant care, establishment and vegetation management in field settings.
Conservation & Bush Regeneration
Site restoration, native planting, weed management and habitat improvement work.
Drone Operations
Aerial imagery, site documentation and monitoring support for inspections and surveys.
GIS & Environmental Monitoring
Mapping, vegetation observations and environmental analysis to inform field decisions.
TAFE Bush Regeneration Site
Practical restoration work involving bush regeneration, vegetation assessment and site monitoring across a degraded site.
Portfolio
Project Evidence
Environmental reporting, practical fieldwork and restoration projects that show site based conservation outcomes.
Projects include Glindemann Creek restoration and Planting for Platypus at Spine Street Park. Projects supported by Brisbane City Council and local catchment groups.
The effect of soil moisture on the abundance of eucalypt species at Whites Hill Reserve
TAFE Queensland · 2023
Field assessment covering vegetation condition, soil moisture and abundance patterns across the study site.
Field Gallery
Site documentation
Vegetation Assessment
Quadrat survey and field observations completed during practical fieldwork.
Applications
Drone & Mapping
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Vegetation Monitoring
Multispectral field observation
Multispectral imaging captures NDVI and vegetation health trends across sensitive sites. It helps identify stressed areas, monitor recovery and support practical conservation decisions.
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Site Mapping & Documentation
Aerial survey and inspection
High resolution orthomosaics and imagery support accurate documentation, baseline assessments and ongoing restoration tracking across environmental sites.
Credentials
Professional Qualifications
Certificate III in Horticulture
Advanced horticultural practices, plant identification, and landscape management
Certificate II in Horticulture
Foundation skills in plant care, propagation, and horticultural operations
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Ecosystem conservation, environmental monitoring, and sustainable land management practices
Remote Pilot License (RePL)
Licensed to operate remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones)
Certificate III in Aviation
Comprehensive training in remote aircraft operations and regulations
Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
Radio communication qualification relevant to compliant drone operations and aviation communications requirements.
Background
Work Experience
Nursery Team Member
Bunnings
Brisbane, QLD
- Customer support on plant selection, care, and seasonal gardening needs
- Plant health maintenance across irrigation, propagation, pest monitoring, and stock care
- Practical nursery work supporting healthy plant establishment and customer education
Fieldwork & Conservation Practice
TAFE Queensland / Volunteer Projects
South-East QLD
- Practical conservation and bush regeneration fieldwork
- Plant propagation, site maintenance, and vegetation observation in project settings
Drone Operations & Monitoring
Independent / Project Work
QLD
- Aerial site documentation and vegetation monitoring
- Drone imagery used to support field observations and environmental project work
Contact
Let's work together
Interested in opportunities involving conservation fieldwork, vegetation monitoring, bush regeneration and drone based environmental mapping.
elijahhgummer5@gmail.com
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Location
Brisbane, Queensland