Craig Mulqueeny is an ecologist and conservation scientist with extensive experience in supporting Protected Areas Management, mainly in the terrestrial environment but also more recently in Marine Protected Areas management. He has worked in the field of nature conservation for 30 years. He is currently a scientific manager with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife occupying the post of Manager Ecological Advice East. He manages a team of ecologists who provide ecological advice to protected area managers of both terrestrial and marine protected areas in the eastern half of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This region includes the world-renowned protected areas of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park (World Heritage Site). Mulqueeny has a particular interest in managing threats to biodiversity and ensuring management effectiveness of protected areas. He also represents the province of KwaZulu-Natal at national level as a member of the Scientific Authority of South Africa.
