Gerard Proust in the Illawarra Shoalhaven working on BushRegenoration, Bush Regen, Weed removal

Gerard Proust

I have read millions of words, forgotten thousands of thoughts, been to dozens of conferences, shared visions on many volunteer committees and helped many groups. I have tried to provide quality, best practice ecological restoration services to a range of land managers to assist in restoring degraded environments and managing existing land issues. My evolving philosophy is based on caring for the earth; growing self, food and community; sharing knowledge & passions, being attuned to the needs of family & friends & the forests.

The works with communities here & overseas, land managers and volunteers have provided opportunities for me & others to learn more about the environment whilst enabling assistance in managing the land in a more sustainable way. Dealing with different sectors of the community is an enriching and important part of the process to achieving a greater awareness of environmental issues and finding solutions - together. The work aim is towards returning a balance to ecological systems that have been overwhelmed and impacted upon by human developments. I aim to create work programs that reflects these values and most importantly, an environment that will continue to sustain us all.

Gerard Proust has been working & teaching in land restoration and bushregeneration industry through the Illawarra since 1988. Prior to finding this worthy passion I worked with glass to aid people to see their version of reality. I started along my untrodden path of land stewardship after asking myselfthe question ‘What is that tree?’ [It is still one of my changing favourites (Doryphora sassafras)]. After years of study and working in a great range of natural landscapes I am just on the cusp of understanding some aspects of this land.

Senior Team

Member

With over 10 years experience with PLS and many more years prior in the horticultural industry Jason has brought a wealth of experience and a keen eye to many PLS projects.

“I’m a keen gardener in my free time and I also love to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures, food and environments,

Conservation and Land Management (Natural area restoration and management) CERT III

Horticulture CERT III

Agriculture CERT III

Chainsaw operations

Chemical users License

First AID Certificate

Subscriptions - AABR ( Australian association of bush regenerators)

Working around Jervis Bay and Nowra, removing Madeira vine and Wild tobacco

Jason Stone

Endangered species protection with tree planting and seed collection

Mariano

Senior Team Member

Conservation and Land Management (Natural area restoration and management) CERT IV

Chainsaw “Cross cut” & “Fell small trees”

Chemical users License

Started Bush Regen 2008-2011 @ Regen Australia 9 known then as Gecko Regen

2011-2015 operated private business BRC Far sth coast NSW whilst also working part time PBS.

2015-2019 back to Regen Australia whilst continuing BRC

2019-21 Bushnuts/BRC

21-24 BRC solely

2024 March PLS.

Life long surfer travelling world/Australia chasing waves. Martial arts from 2000 acting taking on an instructor role from 2005. First came to the South coast in 1990, It felt like home from that first trip.

Nat Esposito

Team Member

Born on the South-coast and residing in Wollongong Robert has always had a keen interest in the natural environment. With joining the PLS team in 2021 has applied and learned much about preserving our natural habitats.

Chemical users License

BSc (Biology) 2017 University of Wollongong

Working In Kilallea National Park, Lantana and Asparagus Weed removal

Rob Korber

Team Member