Dr Anna Cutler
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Zoology) | Doctor of Philosophy (Ecology)
Consultant

• Bio
• Recent projects
• Qualifications

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Anna has a strong research background, both academic and applied. She has considerable analytical and critical thinking skills and can communicate complex ideas to varied audiences. She has advised landholders on management strategies. Her exceptional writing and editing skills have enabled her to review and update complex policy documents and write discussion papers for public consultation.

She has worked on projects with clients including CMAs, state government (e.g., Agriculture Victoria, DELWP, a Ministerial Advisory Committee) and local government (e.g., City of Ballarat). Anna wants to use her time, skills and passion to improve environmental outcomes for the benefit of the planet and future generations.

Before joining the FPC team, Anna worked in various roles, including as an Agricultural Researcher, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) consultant and Sustainable Agriculture Consultant. She managed a soil health demonstration site in the South Werribee horticulture region. She is also on the Science Taskforce for the Bee-friendly Farming Program as the IPM expert.

Examples of projects Anna has led or substantively contributed to include:

• 2023, Final evaluation of the Bushfire Biodiversity Response and Recovery Program, Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action
• 2023, Victorian Blackberry Taskfore Case Studies, Agriculture Victoria
• 2023, Documentation of lessons learned from bushfire recovery efforts – East Gippsland Shire Council
• 2023, Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Seroja Programs Evaluation, Department of Fire and Emergency Services
• 2023, Evaluation of Home Energy Assessment Programs, Environmental Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
• 2023, Measuring the social and economic outcomes from the Reef Builder Project, The Nature Conservancy
• 2022-2023, Local Land Services Act Statutory Review, NSW Government
• 2022-2023, Evaluation of the Festival of Place program, Department of Planning and Environment

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Zoology
  
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ecology)