Our Team
Cape Life is a small, South West based team employing local staff with over sixty years of combined Natural Resource Management experience.
All staff are personally committed towards the care and protection of Western Australia’s unique environment.
Brook Devine
Managing Director/Owner
B. Sc. Environmental Management, RIAWA accredited
Ben miro
Project Manager
BSc Environmental Science, RIAWA accredited
Ben completed his studies in 2017 before working in the field of remnant bush land management in urban areas across the Swan Coastal Plain. During this period Ben developed practical knowledge of flora, ecology and environmental management strategies. Ben is now a hardworking project coordinator at Cape Life, with a strong understanding of native seed collection and revegetation projects.
Morne Van Der Merwe
Associate Project Manager
B. Sc. Environmental Science
After completing a Bachelor of Science, Morne joined Cape Life for our revegetation program in 2024, gaining a range of skills in revegetation and weed management. Passionate about the South West, he is always ready to roll up his sleeves – whether it is solving project challenges, leading a team or fixing machinery with his handy engineering and mechanical skills.
Mathilde Howell
Dip. Conservation and Land Management, RIAWA accredited
Mathilde (Matilda) has over 10 years experience working in the field of conservation in Perth and south west of WA, including propagation of native plants. Prior to joining Cape Life in 2018, Matilda worked as a mentor for the “Green Army” federal initiative, and on Rottnest as part of the RIA’s Environmental Department. Matilda now holds the position of Seed Processing Coordinator/Environmental Field Technician.
Alex Tandy
Adv. Dip. Visual Art, RIAWA accredited
Alex is an innovative and outcome-based team member, with extensive knowledge of the northern Jarrah Forest. In his 4 years at Cape Life Alex has focused on seed collection and rehabilitation projects on the Darling Scarp, building up extensive knowledge during this time. He is an excellent communicator and brings a dynamic approach to all facets of the job.
Jake Batt
B. Sc Environmental Management
Jake is a new member of our team with a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management) from Curtin University. Jake brings a range of hands-on experience in landscaping and horticulture, and a passion for sustainable solutions.
Geoff Devine
Geoff has also been with Cape Life since it’s inception. Geoff has supported various environmental projects during this time and always ensures projects are delivered efficiently, on budget and to specification. Previous to Cape Life he owned a successful business and has many years experience in the agricultural industry.
Kris Olson
BSc (Hons) Land Use and Envtl Science
MSc Envtl Sci
Kris has over 10 years experience in the environmental industry with a focus on revegetation, seed collection and invasive species management. Kris has also worked internationally as a Field Biologist in the oil and gas industry in Canada.