Graeme is a Professional Natural Scientist in Ecological Science (SACNASP No. 117179) with an MSc Veterinary Science degree and over 9 years of experience as a rangeland ecologist and habitat specialist. Graeme has experience undertaking veld condition assessments, terrestrial ecological assessments for EIAs, developing management plans for wildlife reserves and communal rangelands, facilitating Biodiversity Stewardship applications and framework/ policy development for various socio-ecological projects. He has undertaken research and work for various public institutions/ organizations and private companies in the field of conservation, ecology and environmental impact studies extending across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia.