Nick Secomb

Nick grew up on a family farm at Windsor in the Mid North of South Australia and quickly realised that he didn't want a job that would keep him in an office all day.

"The Bachelor of Applied Science in Natural Resource Management offered what I saw as a perfect course for my situation. At the time it was one of the only courses in South Australia that allowed me to study conservation management while keeping my future options open"
The broad range of subjects offered opened up a range of career options including National Parks and Wildlife, agriculture, wildlife research and pest animal and plant control.
"I am now very happy, working for the Northern Animal and Plant Control Board which allows me to promote conservation."
Some of the projects Nick has been involved with include spreading the rabbit calicivirus, the control of cane toad and the eradication of weeds from local bush areas.

"The most enjoyable part of my job is getting out and meeting local farmers and discuss their specific problems, whether it be rabbits, foxes, weeds or any of the numerous other pest species"

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