Carbon Project Manager
Lucas joined ZIP in early 2025 and holds a Master’s in Earth Science from the University of Auckland, with 10 years’ experience managing environmental, biosecurity and conservation projects. He leads ZIP’s carbon project, working across the ZIP team and with a range of scientists to measure the additional carbon stored in native forests as a result of ZIP’s predator elimination work. The ultimate aim of this project is to unlock the value of this carbon and reinvest it into further conservation work.
A born-and-bred West Coaster, Lucas enjoys mountain biking and kayaking, and has spent time exploring the backcountry rivers of South Westland that are now predator-free.