Areas of Expertise
- Rural and agricultural property valuation
- Plantation forestry valuation (hardwood and softwood)
- Natural vegetation and compensation valuations
- Land economics and agribusiness analysis
- Timber investment and managed investment scheme valuation
- Farm succession and strategic land advisory
- Expert witness and litigation support
Industry Experience
Patrick is a senior rural and forestry valuer with over 30 years’ experience across Australia, specialising in agricultural land, plantation forestry, natural vegetation, leasing, farm succession, and compensation valuations. His work is underpinned by strong analytical capability and a deep understanding of land economics. His experience includes plantation rating valuations for a major TIMO and portfolio valuations across Victoria, NSW and Tasmania (hardwood and softwood). He also provides expert witness services and strategic advisory on complex valuation matters. Patrick is an experienced communicator, with a strong track record in writing, lecturing, and public speaking. He has contributed to industry development through agribusiness valuation training and published research on forestry investment schemes.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 112405)
- Master of Arts, Philosophy Politics & Economics - Oxford University
- Diploma in Rural Estate Management - Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK
- Master of Agriculture, by thesis into forestry Managed
- Investment Schemes - Melbourne University.
- Master of Forest Ecosystem Science, by course work and mini-thesis - Melbourne University.
- Graduate Diploma in Education - Charles Sturt University
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