Our Team
Operations Team
Dr Drew Batty
Senior Environmental Coordinator
Dr Andrew (Drew) Batty is an active contributor to the Serpentine Jarrahdale
community, where he supports local environmental, heritage and communityled
initiatives. Andrew completed his PhD at Kings Park (UWA) where he studied the
propagation and conservation of Native orchids and was part of the UK based
Millenium Seed Bank program. Drawing on his professional background, he brings a
considered, evidencebased approach to community governance and advocacy, with
a strong commitment to sustainable outcomes and local environmental stewardship.Â
As Senior Environmental Coordinator Andrew leads the small team of dedicated
Landcare SJ staff and works closely with the SJ Shire.
Billy Richards
Office
Administrator
Billy has lifelong passion for environmentalism & sustainability, and has adapted his experience and skills in high volume sales, accounts, bookkeeping and office administration into managing the behind the scenes work that is undertaken at Landcare SJ Inc.
Matt Wilson
Environmental
Officer
Matt is a Perth-based horticulturist with a lifelong passion for trees and years of experience in the nursery and landscaping industries. Matt now focuses on his true calling: protecting and restoring local bushland areas. He blends professional know- how with a down-to-earth commitment to bringing our native bushland back to life.
Franziska Lengeling
Junior Landcare Program Coordinator
With a strong belief that young people can drive community change and contribute to positive environmental outcomes, Franziska leads the Junior Landcare program. As an experienced science communicator and environmental educator, she supports young people to connect with nature, take action, and build practical Landcare skills for healthy, resilient local environments.
Management Board
Val Thompson
Chairperson
Val, is committed to fostering community knowledge and encouraging others to become proactive guardians of our local environment.
Denelle Kennedy
Deputy Chair
A passionate environmentalist with a Bachelor of Arts (Education), she has lived in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale for 20 years. Through Landcare SJ, she supports habitat restoration, community education, and sustainable land management, aiming to grow local engagement and protect the region’s natural environment for future generations.
Nancy Scade
Secretary
Established the Australian Native Nursery in Oakford which has been operating for 25 years.
Mission:Â To grow an increasing variety of WA flora for sale along with quality information, personal service and guidance.
Nick Clayton
Treasurer
As Treasurer of Landcare SJ, Nick Clayton supports community-driven environmental stewardship through careful financial management and transparent governance. With a career and strong background in soil health and sustainable land practices, he helps guide projects that improve water efficiency, restore landscapes, and strengthen local ecosystems for future generations across the SJ region.
Email : treasurer@landcaresj.com.au
Mobile : 0437 012 955
Neil Kentish
Board Member
Neil has been farming at Keysbrook and Serpentine since late 1960’s, running cattle
and sheep, after his dad Lance ‘showed him the ropes’.
He has been constructing Contour Banks (20km) on the different farms to use the runoff rainfall to rehydrate the soils, and keep the water where it falls.
Neil also has constructed many Leaky Weirs in the local Karnup Creek since the mid 1960’s to also rehydrate the soils and has been very successful with this action.
He has also been ‘deep ripping’ paddocks to allow water and air to filter down the soil profile after many years of animal and machinery compaction.
Neil has extensive experience at planting seedlings, on the farm paddocks for shelterbelts and for timber production and local sub divisions.
Neil has been a hands-on person with the natural environment of the area and is very passionate with SJLC inc.
Alan Elliott
Board Member
Alan Elliot is a dedicated Landcare volunteer and environmental advocate known for his commitment to protecting and restoring native bushland in Western Australia. With a strong passion for conservation, Alan has contributed extensively to community-based projects focused on habitat restoration, weed control, and biodiversity protection.
In addition to his general Landcare work, Alan has been actively involved in cockatoo conservation efforts, supporting initiatives aimed at protecting habitat and improving conditions for these iconic and threatened native species. His work helps raise awareness of the challenges facing cockatoos, particularly habitat loss in Banksia woodlands. Alan was instrumental in the development of the Cockatube (artificial nesting hollow).
Denise Crosbie
Board Member
As a Board member, Denise is dedicated to supporting Landcare SJ achieve its mission through strong governance. She brings 30 years of expertise spanning landcare, environmental education, training, volunteer engagement, and financial management. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment.