DROVER Land Management was developed by Verterra, a trusted name in ecological engineering. With decades of expertise in vegetation, soils and hydrology, Verterra has built a reputation for delivering science-based solutions that create measurable environmental and commercial outcomes.
DROVER is the next step in that journey bringing Verterra’s expertise directly to graziers and landholders. By combining robust science with practical tools, DROVER makes it easier for landholders to improve productivity, strengthen resilience and participate in environmental markets.
DROVER was created to fill a critical gap in land management. Too often, landholders lacked access to validated data and clear pathways to environmental markets. Without evidence-based insights, productivity gains and sustainability outcomes remained uncertain.
DROVER changes that. By making monitoring, assessment and restoration accessible in one integrated system, it empowers landholders to make decisions with confidence. It’s not
Our team brings together expertise in ecology, agriculture and land management. With deep scientific knowledge and practical experience, we’re here to support landholders in achieving lasting results.
Andrew Yates
Ecosystem Services Lead
Andrew is a Senior Forester with over 25 years of experience in land and forest management. He specialises ecosystem service projects, such as carbon farming and gully remediation, that link sustainable land practices with environmental markets and helps graziers reduce sediment loss and generate new revenue.
Emilie Zurvas
Environmental Scientist
Emilie supports DROVER implementation through soil carbon assessments, vegetation surveys, and land condition monitoring. She brings strong ecological insight and field expertise to help graziers improve land health and project outcomes.
Ben Silverwood
Technical Services Lead
Ben specialises in environmental data, remote sensing, and spatial analysis. He developed the Reef Credit GLM Method and leads the design of DROVER, ensuring scientifically robust measurement of land condition and market eligibility.
Dave Waterson
Land Remediation Specialist
With over 20 years in erosion control and land rehabilitation, Dave designs and delivers on-ground strategies that restore degraded landscapes, reduce sediment loss, and improve land productivity across grazing operations.
DROVER combines Verterra’s scientific expertise with a dedicated team focused on your success. Partner with us to build resilience and unlock new opportunities.
