Ergys is Total Earth Care's Tender Manager for the Ecological Restoration Division with over 15 years experience primarily within the Natural Resources Sector, employed in scientific research, project development, design and implementation of multi-faceted environmental projects involving water quality, soil conservation, ecological restoration, and aquatic and terrestrial landscape rehabilitation within the Government, private and not for profit sector.

  • Devotion to innovative remediation approaches that aim to improve the quality of the environment is one of his main focuses.
  • Ergys possess extensive experience in forestry and management systems, environmental legislation and government regulations and increasing revenue for private and government organizations, by using a variety of techniques and equipment to help gather data for research in different areas, paying close attention to details and passionately caring about the environment.
  • He has reputable analytical skills and work efficiently in collaboration or independently and is aware of the laws and policies associated with environmental issues and have the ability to work within these guidelines.

Ergys's experience includes all aspects of site supervision, training of staff, project management, tendering, reporting, GPS mapping, native flora ID (NPWS) and chainsaw operation. He has comprehensive knowledge & insight regarding the co-ordination of site management, with experience managing a number of sites at any one time.

Ergys also devotes its time working with bush care volunteers as a Bushcare Volunteer Supervisor at Wamberal Lagoon on monthly sessions that regularly attract 10 or more volunteers.

Qualifications & Training

  • 2007-2011 Master Sc. First-class Hons; Agriculture Engineering, University of Florence, Italy; Australian Recognized (AEI-NOOSR Ref: EA12-08506(CW))
  • 2002-2007 Bachelor Sc. First-class Hons; Forestry and Environmental, University of Florence, Italy; Australian Recognized (AEI-NOOSR Ref: EA12-08506(CW))
  • ArcGIS & Reporting for Environmental Resource Management
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Access database
  • Senior First Aid
  • WHS White Card
  • 4WD safety and recovery in isolated areas
  • Chainsaw Level 2 - Qualified
  • Working With Children Check; AFP Clearance
  • Chemical Handling - ChemCert - AQF Level III
  • Senior Rural Fire Service qualified
  • Safely Access the Rail Corridor (RISI card)

Publications

  • Preti F., 2013. Forest protection and protection forest: tree root degradation over hydrological shallow landslides triggering. Ecol. Eng. 61, 633-645.
  • Dani, A, Alliu E, Togni, M, Preti, F., 2010. Spatio-Temporal Vegetation Effects on Slope Stability' EGU General Assembly 2010, held 2-7 May 2010 in Vienna, AUSTRIA, p.9242
  • Preti, F, Dani, A, Togni, M, Alliu, E., 2010. 'Deforestation and Danger From Surface Landslide' XXXII National Hydraulic Conference and Hydraulic Constructions, 14-17 September 2010 Palermo, ITALY, pp. x/N-y/N,14-17 september 2011,
  • Marchi, E, Alliu, E., 2007. Forest Fires in Valbisenzio, Tuscany.