We would like to extend a warm welcome back to Aaron Crosbie who has recently taken up the position of Program Manager for the Cape York Fire & Biodiversity Program in place of Bryan Cifuentes.

Many already know Aaron from his work in the Northern Gulf and Cape York assisting land managers to develop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills and more recently working with the Kowanyama community coordinating Aboriginal Land Management activities for the Kowanyama Aboriginal Land and Natural Resource Management Office.

Aaron offers a diverse skill set and broad knowledge of the peninsula, and with the experience of working for a pioneering land management office is able to offer wide-ranging support for the people of Cape York to achieve their aspirations and goals.

We welcome Aaron to the team and look forward to sharing his experience, Aaron's contact details will be made available but initially can be contacted through the main office on (07) 4053 2856.

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