Strong education professional with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation and Epidemiology from the University of Glasgow. With over 3 years of experience working in woodland and upland environments compiling ecological survey data on breeding birds, mammals and invertebrate species. Experienced in handling large data sets within R programming and utilising QGIS for spatial ecology data and mapping, demonstrated by recent projects and publications. Proficient in Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Economic Policy Reports, and Protected Area Management Planning.Holds up-to-date knowledge covering Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveying, UK-Habitat Classification (UKHab), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), National Vegetation Classification, and Protected Species licensing/Survey Methodology for Badgers, Bats, Great Crested newts, otters, reptiles and water voles. Currently holds Qualifying CIEEM membership and Full Royal Society of Biology membership (MRSB).Experienced in the animal husbandry of freshwater and marine fish, small mammals including Bats, otters and small primates as well as various avians ranging from waterfowl to large raptors.