The Beauty of Botany 🌿 Why I Became a Botanist
- Erica Mawer
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
Not everyone dreams of spending hours in the field identifying plant species… but I did. And still do. 🌱
My journey into the amazing world of ecology began with a deep love of the outdoors, but it was botany that truly captured my curiosity. The complexity of our native flora, the seasonal rhythms, and the role that plants play in healthy ecosystems - all of it sparked a lifelong passion.

One recent project involved identifying a threatened plant species early in the planning phase, a discovery that informed design changes and helped avoid significant delays for the client.
Botany may be niche, however it’s the lens to assess, and protect the landscapes we work in, and it consistently brings added value to our clients and communities.
🌺 Let’s keep celebrating the quiet beauty (and importance!) of plants in ecological practice.
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