About Us
Our Approach
We work with government and private industry to solve site environmental complexities and deliver best practice outcomes.
Applying science and innovation to deliver practical solutions to environmental challenges.
Range environmental services clients nation-wide with a high demand for our services in south west and south eastern Queensland.
We provide support to navigate environmental challenges and regulatory frameworks.
We provide common sense outcomes which are both good for the environment and our client's business.
Capability Statement
We work with our clients to solve environmental challenges and deliver practical solutions.
Staff Accreditations

Lucas Talbot
Director

Lorinda Talbot
Business Support
Having worked as a Senior Ecologist for 10 years, Lorinda stepped down from her role to raise a family and soon after Range Environmental was founded. Upon returning to work, Lorinda handled Range Environmental's finances and behind the scenes reporting commitments. As Range's team grew Lorinda stepped up into the role of business support and administration. Read more

Sam Donald
Principal Environmental Scientist
Team Manager
Sam is a Principal Environmental Scientist with experience gained in the power, rail, oil and gas, urban development and mining and extractive industries. Over the past seven years Sam has undertaken numerous contaminated land investigations in Queensland and New South Wales. Read more

Rick Galbraith
Principal Consultant (Ecology & Bushfire)
Rick is a Principal Consultant who has worked extensively throughout southern inland Queensland for the past 25 years as a natural resource management practitioner with a particular focus on vegetation and bushfire.
During this time Rick has worked with Regional, State and Federal Governments, Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) bodies, Landcare and community groups, developers and consultancy organisations. Read more
Rowan Morrison
Senior Environmental Scientist
Rowan is a Senior Environmental Scientist at Range Environmental Consultants with 10 years of environmental consulting experience gained in the various industries across Australia. Read more

Jemma Heap
Environmental Scientist
Jemma is an Environmental Scientist with fresh eyes and intuition and is an integral part of our technical team. Jemma completed a major in Natural Systems and Wildlife, receiving a Deans Commendation for Academic Excellence, demonstrating she enjoys a challenge. Read more

Will Gibson
Senior Ecologist
Will is a Senior Ecologist with experience in environmental operations and project management within large local government organisations. Will completed a Bachelor of Environmental Management, with a major in Sustainable Development.
Will’s experienced in delivering extensive fauna monitoring and management solutions for species of Local, State and National environmental significance, in addition to experience in vegetation mapping and rehabilitation, biosecurity compliance, environmental planning Read more

Shannon Minnis
Ecologist
Shannon Minnis is a dedicated and solution-driven Ecologist with extensive experience in the environmental industry. With a strong background in conducting detailed ecological assessments, developing monitoring and survey programs, and performing complex data analysis, Shannon excels in delivering comprehensive environmental reports and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders Read more

Miranda Wyeth
Environmental Scientist
Miranda is an Environmental Scientist having completed a dual degree in Science and Law. Her studies included a focus on environmental law and contaminated land awarding her a high distinction and distinction respectively. Miranda has hit the ground running supporting our Contaminated Land team with her field experience in soil sampling and classification.
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Gabi Levay
Ecologist
Gabi is an Ecologist with a degree in Wildlife Science from the University of Queensland (UQ) with honours in Environment and Sustainability. Gabi has a passion for conservation and the environment. Read more

Abraham Naudé
Environmental Scientist
Abraham is an Environmental Scientist with a background in environmental management systems within the mining and industrial environments. Abraham has Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geology and Geography) with Honours and a Masters in Hydrogeology. Abraham previously worked at Harmony Gold Mine in South Africa as the Tailings Foreman managing mine waste operations and tailing storage facilities. Read more

Hannah Bakker
Ecologist
Hannah is an experienced Ecologist, who has completed a Bachelor of Wildlife Science from UQ and Bachelor of Science with Honors in Environmental Science from USQ.
Hannah has experience in delivering comprehensive environmental reports and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders for a variety of projects, from residential subdivisions to State Government projects. Hannah ensures projects comply with Local, State and Commonwealth environmental legislation. Read more

Madeline Warnick
Environmental Scientist
Maddy is a Griffith University graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with Advanced Studies, Class 2A. Maddy received the Griffith Award for Academic excellence in 2019, 2020 and 2021. She is a vital part of our Environmental Management team in the Brisbane office Read more

Skye Melton
Ecologist
Skye completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science from USQ in 2022 but started working in 2021 as a Field Officer for invasive species management with Conservation Volunteers Australia. This experience has allowed a solid foundation in ecology with Skye supporting our team with plant and pest identification and practical knowledge of management techniques and ecosystem recovery & resilliance. Read more

Jack Stephenson
Environmental Technician
Jack is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science at USQ and has had a jump start on his career. Jack supports all our service lines, around his study commitments, and is always lending a friendly hand and putting in an already very high standard of work. Jack is seen on project sites, as well as around the office, learning the tricks of the trade at Range.

Marcia Abrahamm
Business Support Officer
Marcia is our Business Support Officer keeping the business operations and team running smoothly. Marcia handles our accounts and administration aspects, as well as, providing support to our ever growing team of technical scientists and engineers.
Marcia brings with her a passion for fauna ecology with hands on wildlife caring, handling and rehabilitation experience.