Grant Palmer

Grant Palmer is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at Federation University's Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (IISS). He holds a PhD from Deakin University and specializes in ecological research, consultancy, and teaching in environmental management. His roles include Discipline Co-ordinator for the Environmental Management program and Editor of the journal Australian Field Ornithology (focusing on bush birds, parrots, and general ecology).

Research interests center on fire ecology, biodiversity in urban/agricultural landscapes, and fauna responses to environmental changes. He actively contributes to committees such as the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and the FedUni Animal Ethics Committee.

Teaching includes courses like Fire Ecology, Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, and Research Design. His consultancy work has produced over 70 specialist reports, emphasizing practical ecological solutions.