Luke Preece
Outback Conservation Officer
Australia
Dr Luke Preece Outback Conservation Officer holding a legless lizard © TNC
Areas of Expertise
botany, community development, conservation
Biography
Dr Luke Preece is dedicated to environmental issues and seeks to make a positive impact to northern Australia. He has always been inspired by beautiful landscapes, and has a keen interest in conserving and making the most out of healthy ecosystems and the services they provide. Luke came to TNC from Cape York Natural Resource Management Ltd.
As our Outback Conservation Officer, Luke is working with Indigenous groups to sustainably manage and protect their lands (country) in line with their aspirations.
Luke has a Bachelor of Science (Botany) and a PhD in forest conservation strategies from Charles Darwin University. He commenced working at TNC in 2016 and works from his Cairns office.

Blog
From legless tigers to a new carbon economy
Dr Luke Preece gives a personal account of his conservation journey.