James Eggers

Landscape Architect

I'm a landscape architect with a strong interest in ecological design and sustainable land use. My work with the Centre of Excellence focuses on graphic production for marketing materials and developing planting lists for on-site implementation. I hold a trade certificate in landscape construction and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Lincoln University. For my master’s research, I led a spatial redesign of Ashley Dene Farm, exploring how multifunctional native woody vegetation can be integrated into productive farmland. My work aimed to enhance biodiversity—particularly habitat for native bush birds—while also improving shelter, shade, and foraging for livestock. I have been involved with Ashley Dene Farm for over six years and continues to contribute to its development. I’m currently a tutor at the School of Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University and completing a PhD focused on using remote sensing to identify and map native vegetation across the Canterbury Region. Outside of my academic and professional work, I enjoy life with my wife Catherine and our three children, often sharing my love of football with them.