Integrity, innovation and teamwork
Our Team
Dedicated and dynamic.
Dr Matthew Taylor
Director and Principal Ecologist
Matt founded Ecotec Environmental in 2020. Matt is an Accounting for Nature® Accredited Expert with a Batchelor of Science (Honours) and PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies, where his research focused on the socio-ecology of wildlife conservation on private land. He brings expertise in natural capital accounting, biodiversity assessment, ecological monitoring, and conservation planning.
He has delivered projects ranging from large-scale natural capital accounts and ecological surveys to citizen science programs and applied conservation research. His work emphasises integrating ecological, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives, ensuring outcomes that are scientifically robust and socially grounded.
Matt’s career includes senior roles in regional natural resource management and land conservation, where he delivered projects in environmental accounting, applied research, and ecological survey design. He works closely with Traditional Owners, landholders, and regional partners to bridge ecological science with practical land management, supporting evidence-based solutions for resilient landscapes and communities.
Dr Siobhan de Little
Environmental Analyst
Siobhan is an Accounting for Nature® Accredited Expert with a PhD in Quantitative Ecology. She combines statistical expertise with practical ecological knowledge to deliver clear, defensible insights for clients.
She has extensive experience in natural capital accounting, biodiversity credit frameworks, and environmental markets, including method development, monitoring design, and alignment with global approaches such as the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, and Accounting for Nature®. Her project work includes leading the framework development for Gum Tree Lane’s Corymbia Credits and Wedgetail’s nature-linked loans. Across these projects, Siobhan focuses on bridging the gap between conservation finance and scientific integrity: designing solutions that are rigorous and credible while remaining practical, accessible, and cost-effective for landholders and project developers.
Siobhan also brings experience in public sector data strategy and multi-agency project leadership, with advanced training in Bayesian analysis and ecological modelling. Passionate about integrating science, technology, and conservation finance, she works with clients to deliver measurable, verifiable outcomes that support both biodiversity and sustainable land management.
Madeleine Radke
Environmental Analyst
Madeleine Radke is an environmental analyst with a background in environmental management, business systems, and data architecture. Holding a Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) from the University of Queensland, Madeleine’s expertise blends environmental domain knowledge with applied business process design, systems design and data analysis.
Madeleine has industry experience across the carbon, conservation and land management sectors, as well as more than a decade of experience managing ground operations and user-centred systems for large-scale events. Madeleine brings strong project management, design thinking, and logistical expertise to environmental consulting with a focus on delivering practical, usable systems.
Bringing a vendor-agnostic approach to data processes, software customisation and cross-platform integration, Madeleine creates streamlined workflows and applies innovative tools to deliver optimised outcomes for clients. She thrives on combining data-driven systems with hands-on implementation to support clients in achieving measurable, sustainable outcomes.
Cassie Latcham
Environmental Analyst
Cassie Latcham is an Environmental Analyst with a multidisciplinary background in environmental science, accounting, education, and project management. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science, Commerce (Accounting and Management), and Education (Science and Mathematics).
Cassie supports the delivery of environmental assessments, data analysis, and reporting across Ecotec Environmental natural capital and conservation projects. She brings a practical and organised approach to her work, informed by experience living and working across regional areas of southern and eastern Australia. This experience has provided her with a strong understanding of the connections between agriculture, land management, and conservation.
Cassie is motivated by helping clients achieve accurate and efficient environmental reporting outcomes and by contributing to projects that deliver measurable, on-ground benefits for people and nature.
Founded in 2020, we are a team of environmental professionals committed to delivering innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
Ecotec provides a comprehensive suite of environmental services to clients across Australia, spanning natural capital and biodiversity projects, natural values reporting, bushfire hazard assessments and reporting, GIS mapping, data analysis and management, strategic environmental projects, and engagement and capacity building. Services are delivered using evidence-based methods and practical frameworks to support informed decision making, regulatory confidence and measurable environmental outcomes.
Our Values
Three core values underpin our approach.
Environmental Integrity
We ensure that our work not only benefits you but also contributes positively to nature.
Innovation
We employ a dynamic team, and the latest scientific practices, technology, and strategic approaches to provide innovative, custom solutions to address your unique needs.
Collaboration
We see ourselves as more than consultants; we are your partners in achieving sustainable success.
We leverage our partnerships with leading complementary environmental accreditors, service providers and funders to deliver optimal outcomes.
Our Partners
Our Clients
We work with clients across a diversity of private and public sectors.
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