"Philip has worked in nature conservation and national park management for over 30 years in Namibia, South Africa and Australia, where he has gained extensive experience in national parks and reserve management. Philip moved from Southern Africa in 1998 after the death of his youngest daugher, to Australia to take up a position lecturing in nature conservation. at a local University in Darwin before taking on the role of Government Conservator of Christmas Island National Parks. Since leaving Christmas Island in 2007, Philip has worked in invasive species research and eradication methods on tropical ocean islands, at the same time starting the documentary film company Dung Beetle Productions."