Dr Magali Wright

Magali is an ecologist specialising in botany, plant–fungal interactions, and threatened-flora conservation. With 25 years’ expertise between Victoria and Tasmania, her work includes extensive research and field-based conservation efforts with native orchids and eucalypts, underpinned by a strong foundation in ecological impact assessment and flora and fauna management.

With a PhD in Resource Management, her scientific practice is complemented by extensive project management and team leadership capabilities, developed through experience involving complex partnerships, long-term planning, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on large-scale initiatives. She is deeply committed to community and stakeholder engagement including volunteer-driven programs.

Her strengths extend to strategic planning, GIS, grant writing, and science communication, with a focus on accessible materials for NRM, biosecurity and public awareness. As Chair of the Tasmanian Threatened Species Scientific Advisory Committee, she contributes to policy and advisory work. 

Mog is passionate about communicating technical information in an accessible, practical way to inform land management and conservation decision-making. She also enjoys growing native plants and seeing change achieved through successful community conservation projects.