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​About the ABS Flying-Fox Expert Group


The Flying-fox Expert Group (FFEG) is the primary source of reliable, accurate information on Australian flying-foxes. The FFEG comprises flying-fox specialists representing research, advocacy, government, industry, education and carer networks.  The FFEG encourages a scientific and sustainable approach to flying-fox management and conservation in Australasia. 
The FFEG was formed in 2014 as a subcommittee by the Australasian Bat Society (ABS) Executive under the ABS Constitution in order to assist the ABS President with engagement in public debate, in issues concerning flying-foxes, and to ensure that the ABS’ position is defensible, unassailable, and based on published science and expert advice. The FFEG convenors can be contacted at [email protected].
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The FFEG is convened by Jess Bracks, Sarah Curran, Maree Kerr and Prof Justin Welbergen. Their role is to coordinate the FFEG members in responses to flying-fox issues, including via formal submissions and comments on referrals, representing ABS at National Flying-fox forums and developing and disseminating information and resources to assist managers and stakeholders achieve nationally coordinated and consistent management of Australian flying-foxes for the benefit of both people and flying-foxes.
The FFEG membership comprises of general members and advisors: 'general members' assist the coordinators  in  responses to issues and other tasks; 'advisors' advise on scientific and other expertise matters as needed. The ABS First Vice-President is responsible for overall coordination and information flow between the FFEG Convenors and members of the ABS Executive, including the ABS President.​
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FFEG Convenors

Jess Bracks
​Maree Treadwell Kerr
​Sarah Curran
​​Prof Justin Welbergen

​​ABS President

Dr Leroy Gonsalves

​ABS Vice President

Kelly Sheldrick

​General members

Dr Andrew Breed
Dr Amanda Lo Cascio
Serra Clisby
Jan Davey
Janine Davies
​Dr Annabel Dorrestein

Naomi Downey
Kerri Faull
Karly Fowler

Una Greco
Tamsyn Hogarth

​Joel Irwin
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Imelda Jennings
Barbie Lindsey
​Jenny Maclean
Alison Martin
​Jess Mitchell
Sue Morris
Beth Noel

Paula Paananen
Sarah Pearson
Tim Pearson
Dr Alison Peel

Prof Michelle Power
Glenda Pym
Dr Moni Rhodes
​Robin Rowland

Martin Schulz
Laura Sewell
Julie Sloan
Dr Hugh Spencer
Sera Steves
​​Dominique Thiriet

Jasmine Vink​
Narawan William​

​Advisors

​​Dr Tania Bishop
Dr Carol Booth
Dr Peggy Eby
Nick Edards
Jennifer Davis
Kevin Pierson
Dr Merlin Tuttle
Dr David Westcott



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