Member Spotlight: John Busby
Name: John Busby How long have you been an ACSA member?: Since November 2017 Why did you join ACSA?: I strongly believe that a scientifically informed and engaged community will enhance both the environment and society. What do you love about citizen science?: The opportunities to engage with like-minded people, research scientists and government officials in projects that make a difference. What is the most awesome citizen science project you have been involved in and why? My partner had developed an interest in orchids and enjoyed discovering these in our local nature parks, without any plans for taking her hobby further. In early 2014, we learned that a prescription burn was planned for our local nature park, in an area that is extremely rich in orchids, including some designated rare species. We…