SPENCER SHAW
Native Ecosystem Consultancy and Education
With over three decades of experience in the native plant, re-vegetation, and bush regeneration industries, Spencer has established himself as a dedicated advocate for the preservation of rainforests. His commitment extends beyond eco-restoration works to include a fervent dedication to education. Spencer shares his extensive knowledge by contributing articles on local flora and fauna to various publications. He also serves as a dynamic workshop and field day presenter, covering a wide array of eco-restoration topics.
Spencer is the driving force behind the consultant delivery work, providing invaluable services such as weed management plans and native plant survey work. Through his multifaceted approach, Spencer not only actively contributes to environmental conservation efforts, revegetation and successional weed management best practice, but also empowers others with the knowledge needed to participate in and appreciate the importance of preserving our natural ecosystems.
KAREN SHAW
Retail Nursery and Education
Karen, a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience, brings her deep passion for environmental education to Brush Turkey Enterprises. Her commitment to fostering an appreciation for the natural world is evident in her extensive work with both children and adults. Karen has shared her wealth of knowledge through environmental education programs, reaching out to local schools, garden clubs, and the wider community. In recent years, she has taken on the role of coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Kids in Action Conference, collaborating with local schools to celebrate and amplify positive environmental actions through innovative peer mentoring methods.
Karen’s passion for bushfoods and native plants extends beyond her role as an educator and coordinator. On Saturdays, she actively contributes to the retail nursery, sharing her enthusiasm for native flora with customers first-hand. This hands-on engagement allows Karen to offer personalized insights into the rich diversity of native plants, fostering an appreciation for their ecological significance and culinary potential. Her commitment to promoting the use of native plants in gardens ensures that each customer leaves not only with quality plants but also with a deeper understanding of the environmental benefits they bring to the local ecosystem.
MEIGHAN SHAW
Wholesale Nursery Manager
Meighan is our Wholesale Nursery manager. She has previously studied Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management and continues to develop her skills and knowledge through her work. She displays her strengths in her organizational skills and leadership.
Through this work environment, she is encouraged to experiment and learn about different methods to produce robust, healthy plants through cuttings and seed collection/germination methods.
Meighan is a mother and brings her sense of responsibility to Country and to future generations to her practice.
BREA SHAW
Retail Nursery Manager / Administration
Brea is an enthusiastic and super friendly member of our team, always developing her skills and knowledge. You will find Brea in our retail nursery (Forest Heart Eco Nursery) assisting customers, tending to the plants, and generally keeping things moving behind the scenes. Her adorable furry sidekick, Poppy, is always close by.
Brea also sometimes works in the production nursery and manages accounting aspects of the business.
ANGUS SHAW
Arborist / Natural Area Management Team
DOMINIC PALMER
Natural Area Management Team
JACKSON WRAY
Natural Area Management Team
KEIONIE HARCH
Wholesale Nursery Team
Keionie is passionate and always keen to learn, bringing her curiosity every day to work in our Wholesale Nursery. She is currently studying part time in Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management. Keionie is also a ceramicist, incorporating her love for our local ecosystems into her art. You can find her work on Instagram at keio.ceramics.