ABOVE Ecology + Heritage is a Queensland-based environmental consultancy delivering specialist ecology, wildlife management, and cultural heritage services across diverse landscapes and industries. Combining more than 20 years of practical field experience with advanced technical capability, we provide informed, reliable, and integrated solutions that support sustainable development and positive conservation outcomes. From ecological monitoring and wildlife management to drone-assisted surveys and heritage field support, our approach is grounded in precision, practical expertise, and a strong respect for place.Although Queensland based, Above Ecology enjoys working in the various habitats, ecological communities, and landscapes the country has to offer. Please contact us at anytime to enquire about our services.
Incorporated into the ABOVE Ecology + Heritage logo, the peregrine represents the principles that define our work. Through careful observation, specialist expertise, and purposeful action, we combine specialist field experience with practical environmental solutions.
The peregrine falcon is a powerful symbol of focus and precision
CORE SERVICES + SPECIALIST CAPABILITIES
Above Ecology + Heritage delivers a broad range of field-based environmental and heritage services, including:
• Koala population monitoring and management programs• Ecological field surveys and environmental monitoring• Drone surveys and thermal imaging operations• Specialist rope and harness tree climbing skills• Specialist wildlife capture and handling services• Nest box instillation and monitoring• Project coordination and field team supervision• Training koala capture teams and handling techniques• Cultural heritage field support and engagement• Fauna spotter-catcher services for infrastructure and development projects• Wildlife rescue and emergency response• Remote and regional field operations across highly regulated industries• Field mapping, data recording, reporting and presentation• GIS proficiency
Matt Harvey
Matt is an environmental and wildlife management professional with more than 20 years of experience across ecology, wildlife management, cultural heritage and specialist field operations.His experience includes leadership roles in wildlife capture and ecological monitoring programs, delivering large-scale koala management projects and supervising specialist field teams across Queensland. Matt has conducted well over 5,000 koala captures and accumulated over 400 drone flight hours across more than 1,100 survey operations. With this, he holds extensive knowledge and experience in drone surveying for the endangered Greater Glider, alongside koalas.By combining practical field expertise with advanced drone technologies and a strong understanding of cultural heritage processes, Matt provides integrated project solutions that prioritise safety, efficiency and high-quality environmental outcomes.