Debbie Fordham Email and Phone Number

Registered aquatic ecologist, certificated professional wetland scientist, and experienced water use consultant, based in George but working throughout southern Africa. I hold a M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science from Rhodes University, by thesis, entitled: The geomorphic origin and evolution of the Tierkloof Wetland, a peatland dominated by Prionium serratum in the Western Cape. I have conducted many aquatic habitat assessments and rehabilitation plans of various spatial and temporal scales, in numerous locations within Southern Africa. These assessments include wetland, river, and estuary health assessments, rehabilitation plans, water quality analysis, monitoring recommendations, and generally compiling reports that clearly convey the findings and contribute to future management. I have also completed numerous Water Use License Applications, Basic Assessment Reports and Environmental Management Plans. I am highly proficient with GIS mapping software and incorporates spatial analysis in all assessments.Key skills:• Aquatic habitat impact assessment• DWA wetland delineation• WET-Health, WET-Ecosystem services, WET-Origins• WULAs .