Amy Hahs

Experience

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  Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Undertake and complete GIS based analysis and research; Provide GIS support and advice to staff and students.

  • GIS Officer - Urban landscapes and biodiversity

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Research Officer

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  University of Melbourne

  Nov 2002 - now

  Urban Ecologist: Focus on Biodiversity, Ecology, Connection to Nature, Landscapes, Sustainability, Planning and Design

  • Senior Lecturer in Urban Horticulture

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Honorary Associate, School of BioSciences

    Nov 2002 - Jan 2019
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  Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2016

  GIS Ecologist - Urban environments and biodiversity

  Research investigating the quantification of urbanisation gradients; the composition and distribution of plants and animals in urban landscapes, including plant extinction debts; and the role of biodiversity in creating green, healthy cities and towns. I am particularly interested in the spatio-temporal components of urbanisation, how these dynamics impact on the ecology of urban areas, and how we can use this knowledge to build green, healthy cities and towns, and conserve resilient ecological systems in areas where people live and work. Show less

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  International Association of Landscape Ecology

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Editorial Board Member, Landscape Ecology
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  National University of Singapore

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Visiting Senior Fellow, School of Design and Environment

  In both years I delivered LA 5301 GeoDesign, a two-week intensive course that was a core module for Masters of Landscape Architecture Students.This course introducesd students to ESRI’s ArcGIS spatial mapping and analysis software. Over the two week period, the students are immersed in hands-on activities that provide a basic introduction to the software, and how it can be integrated into the design process. Parallels are drawn between ArcGIS and other programs regularly used for design projects, including CAD, Illustrator and In Design, and the students are given opportunities to practice transporting files between programs. This allows students to explore how they might incorporate the use of ArcGIS in future projects.At the completion of the course, the students had gained valuable experience in using ArcGIS to address tasks relevant to landscape architecture, urban design and urban planning, and they accumulated greater insights into how to use ArcGIS to incorporate stronger ecological outcomes into their designs. Show less

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  The Ecological Society of Australia

  Dec 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Vice President Research

    Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Editorial Board Member- Ecological Management and Restoration

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

  • Ordinary Director

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Urban Ecology in Action

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

  Director, Founder and Urban Ecologist

  As Director and Founder of Urban Ecology in Action, I am passionate about building better cities where people and nature co-exist. I bring my knowledge and expertise to help build healthier, more sustainable and resilient cities and towns. This information is critical to plan and manage urban areas in the face of changing climates and increasing human populations. I have extensive experience working with professionals from a broad range of disciplines. This includes local and state government, built environment professionals, development, industry, and other organisations. I work collaboratively to create innovative and strategic approaches to value-add to current practices, and add a point of difference to your building projects. I am committed to sharing cutting-edge knowledge, ideas and advice with engaged and interested audiences. I believe that by engaging and inviting as many people as possible to contribute and build capabilities with us, we can create cities that are more sustainable, resilient and liveable places for people and nature. Show less