Rick Rockliff

Chair

Term
expires August 2009
Represents
local government, community and agricultural industry interests
Lives
Sassafras

I’m Rick Rocliff and I’m the Chair of NRM Cradle Coast. I work as the Field Operations Manager for Tasmanian Alkaloids and have been with the company for 34 years. I’m also the Deputy Mayor of the Latrobe Council. I originally became involved in natural resource management through the Merseylea Landcare group although as a farmer I’ve been practicing it for over 40 years. When you combine my farming, local government, work experience and interests I guess I was always going to be involved in NRM in the region, something I find very rewarding. When I’m not doing all that I’m a board member of the Australian Regional Arts, Tasmanian Business Enterprise Centres and the Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group.

David Henderson
Deputy Chair









Term
expires February 2011
Represents
community and conservation interests
Lives
Preston

I believe in the strength of the community to drive us forward into a more just and equitable future. I’m a lecturer and Sub-Dean of the Arts Faculty, University of Tasmania. I like to work closely with people in the region. I’m the Deputy Chair of the NRM Committee and a member of the North-West Environment Centre, the Tarkine National Coalition, and the Loonganna fire brigade. I also love working on my organic farm, especially growing spuds and raspberries. My experience and interest in NRM stems from my work in the COAG Water Reform policy (Water Allocation & Management Planning process) & Regional Forest Agreement (Qld) social assessment.

Geoff King









Term
expires February 2011
Represents
conservation, agricultural and
tourism industries
Lives
Marrawah

I’m passionate about the land and all the systems it supports. In my work I get to take people to experience our unique landscape and wildlife. To manage our natural resources in a wise manner will ensure that we can go on indefinitely and with improvements. That’s important to me and our community. I’ve been a farmer for over 30 years and now a wildlife tour operator and tour guide. I recently became the Chairman of the Tasmanian Conservation Trust. I’m also a member of the North-West District Consultative Committee, Arthur Pieman Management Committee and Circular Head Tourism Association.

Bill Cotching

Term

expires August 2009

Represents

industry

Lives

Don

Dr Bill Cotching has lived in the Cradle Coast region since 1993 and has undertaken soil research and extension in Tasmania by working closely with farmers and agribusiness to increase awareness of improved soil management as a major part of sustainable production. Bill has experience in soil science in Australia and New Zealand having worked for government agencies, as a private consultant and as a farmer. Bill has been closely associated with the Committee since its inception in 2002, acting in an advisory role to the Committee and staff, and as a Committee Member since 2006.

Casey van Eysden









Term
expires February 2011
Represents
local government and
public land management
Lives
Ulverstone

As CEO for Cradle Coast Water, I’m committed to the effective management of our natural resources, particularly our waterways. My background is in electrical engineering, environmental auditing and management. I have extensive experience in strategic planning and corporate governance which I bring to the committee.

Eva Finzel

Term
expires February 2011
Represents
community and conservation interests
Lives
King Island

Eva Finzel was an early childhood professional who migrated from Germany in 1984 to King Island. Eva and her husband own and manage a 40ha Private Nature Reserve. Eva joined the King Island Natural Resource Management Group in 2001, became its secretary and coordinated, developed and participated in various projects besides normal secretary duties. Since November 2006 Eva has represented King Island and community and conservation interests on the Cradle Coast NRM Committee.

Wes Ford is the General Manager of the Primary Industries Division of the Department of Primary Industries and Water, he is a Bachelor of Science graduate of the University of Tasmania, and holds a post graduate certificate in fisheries management from the Australian Maritime College. Wes commenced his career in fisheries research, moving to fisheries management where he managed Tasmania’s rock lobster fishery for eight years. Prior to his current position Wes was the Director of Marine Resources with DPIW.

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