After completing a degree in Forest Science at Melbourne University, Davo gained experience through many field based scientific conservation efforts. Beginning as a researcher, he worked on projects such as the Canadian Rockies Wolf Project and Leadbeater's possum [issues - forests] in Victoria.

It was during 7 months of research on Orangutans [issues - biodiversity] in Indonesian Borneo, witnessing the continued clearing of the rainforest habitat that his attention turned to photojournalism and writing. Losses in biodiversity and permanent changes to our environment are issues central to Davo's commitment. Significant losses in the past, such as the extinction of the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) in the 1930's and the damming of Lake Pedder in 1972, increase his desire to stop similar losses occurring for future generations. Realising conservation needs a multi-faceted effort, Davo has focused on one aspect - educating and raising awareness through his images, articles and consultancy reports.

Davo feels very privileged to have had the opportunity through his work to see many endangered species in the wild.

On subsequent trips to Indonesia he has photographed the Silvery (Javan) Gibbon, the Javan Hawk-eagle [issues - biodiversity] and Green Sea Turtles [issues - biodiversity]. Home in Australia, he has covered specific animals as well as broader approaches to conservation, such as the Arid Recovery Project [Issues - biodiversity] in South Australia, monitoring of the Coorong [Issues - water] at the mouth of the Murray River and rainforest seed dispersal in tropical northern Queensland.

Through his consultancy work, Davo has reported
on issues such as forests, water, native vegetation management and weeds.

Davo now lives with his family, surrounded by native forest and wildlife at Healesville, east of Melbourne. Spare time is usually spent hiking, paddling, mountain biking or rock climbing in any of the naturally beautiful areas around the country.