Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University (ANU). He is a former policy advisor with over 30 years of leadership in natural resources policy, focusing on Indigenous land and sea management, conservation strategies, and marine protected areas. He contributed to establishing Australia’s National Reserve System and currently serves as Vice President of the ACT Woodlands and Wetlands Trust, overseeing wildlife recovery and conservation programs.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Biology)
  • Graduate Diploma in Continuing Education

His research interests include valuing Indigenous knowledge in land management, sustainable landholder practices, and documenting colonial exploration's impacts on Indigenous communities. He leads a project on the 1872 Hann Expedition to Cape York, collaborating with Traditional Owners, museums, and Indigenous organizations to analyze historical impacts and scientific collections.

His publications focus on colonial expeditions' ecological and cultural legacies, blending historical analysis with environmental science. His work bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with scientific documentation, particularly in biodiversity and territorial documentation.

Collaborations include partnerships with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation, and herbaria in Melbourne and Brisbane. While no formal grants are listed, his projects emphasize community-driven conservation and historical reconciliation.