About Us

Founded by experienced industry professionals, Meristem Ecology combines technical expertise with practical, on-ground experience that delivers responsive, scientifically grounded ecological restoration outcomes focused on improving habitat connectivity and ecosystem resilience.

Our team

We have a passionate team that are committed to delivering quality results for our clients. We work closely with local / state government agencies, landscape architecture firms and community stakeholders, to implement conservation and restoration methods that are both scientifically robust and align with on-ground realities.

George Collins

Managing Director

With over 12 years’ experience managing and advocating for the natural environment across both the public and private sectors, George brings a strong foundation in applied ecology and land management. He has a particular interest in long-term floristic monitoring to better understand how natural and anthropogenic processes shape vegetation communities, and how these insights can inform more effective, efficient, and responsible land management practices.

Georges experience working with community groups and landholders in the public sector supports informed decision-making through clear, respectful communication and a strong appreciation of community priorities. His operational experience spans more than a decade across a diverse range of Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVCs) and stakeholder environments.

Josh brings extensive experience in the on-ground management of both remnant and restored ecosystems across a wide range of bioregions and vegetation communities throughout Victoria. This experience is underpinned by a strong foundation in restoration ecology and natural resource management developed across both the public and private sectors, with a clear focus on enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in urban and peri-urban landscapes.

Managing Director

Josh McCAIG

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