About AERS

Established in 2002, Australian Ecological Research Services Pty Ltd provides ecological consultancy services specializing in flora and fauna research and management. Based in Portland, Victoria, Australian Ecological Research Services is a relatively small consultancy company and is therefore able to provide our clients with very competitive rates compared to larger city-based firms. Principal consultant, Dr Matthew Wood has acquired substantial experience in flora and fauna research and survey techniques, and has particular expertise in macropod ecology having completed a PhD researching the ecology of Red-necked Wallabies, Black Wallabies and Eastern Grey Kangaroos. Experience has since been obtained through various flora and fauna surveys, including monitoring bat activity on wind farms, assessments of native vegetation quality (habitat hectare assessments) as well as preparation of environmental management plans. Dr Wood is a member of the Australian Mammal Society, Australasian Wildlife Management Society and Australasian Bat Society.

Australian Ecological Research Services currently holds the following licenses:

Commercial Operators License for the use of S7 poisons such as 1080;
Firearms licenses for pest animal control (Category B) and tranquilising wildlife (Category C);
Drugs and Poisons permit for the use of S4 animal tranquilisers.

Australian Ecological Research Services is covered Australia wide for Professional Indemnity Insurance, Public Liability Insurance and Work cover.