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Maarssen, UT, NL

The Institute for Breeding Rare and Endangered Afrikanen Mammals focussen on research and conservation of Pygmy Hippos, Wild dogs, Ethiopian Wolf and White rhino. I did my master research in Ivory Cost looking for the illusive Pygmy Hippo. Now I am board member on voluntary base, consulting on research and communication.

Utrecht

At OAK Consultants we make ideas and initiatives for water and nature development actually happen. We fascilitate the right process, contribute with relevant knowledge, experience & innovations and have an eye for building strong collaborations. Add a huge dose of enthiusiasm and you'll have the right recepy for successful projects, on topics like water.

Zwolle

Als adviseur ecologie richt ik mij op een aantal hoofdzaken; het verder organiseren van de monitoring Subsidie Natuur en Landschap (SNL monitoring) en faunazaken. Faunazaken bestaan o.a. uit het nieuwe faunabeheerplan, ganzenproblematiek en bevermanagementplan.

Delft, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Nederland

The natural world is a general source of inspiration in my work. Simply because many solutions in nature are surprisingly applicable to our daily challenges. This leads to innovative projects and inspiring collaborations. Some based on biomimicry, some just inspired by nature. Wildspotter.nl On this online platforms, camera trap videos of wildlife crossing.

Amersfoort, Netherlands

I'm a expert on ecology, both aquatic and terrestrial, specialized in ecological corridors. This means I design, construct and monitor fish ladders, wildlife crossings and 'natural' corridors. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in dealing with surface water quality issues, based on a water (eco)system approach. I have performed many projects within.

Arnhem, The Netherlands

How to perform our business in a sustainable way? How to decrease our mobility emissions? How to take care of our natural and social capital? How to mobilize a whole (Arcadis) community? As program manager sustainability and being part of the sustainability team, it was my challenge to continuously improve the sustainable practices of Arcadis in every.

Chicago

Global Shapers - 'An international talent-development program of ARCADIS developed to capture the strengths of the youngest generations'Selected together with 100 international young Arcadians to join forces, increase international collaboration and to become the change agents of ARCADIS. For more information visit http://arcadisglobalshapers.com/home/.

Apeldoorn

This internship focussed on monitoring several fish ladders on there functioning, a project commissioned by Water Board 'de Stichtse Rijnlanden'. The project was successfully completed. Beside this project, I worked on all kind of projects, like blue algea, water quality reports and haitat design. The internship ended in a job offer!

Wageningen

I've worked on an idea to combine conservation with social media. By building an application based on 'infotainment' I wanted to make people wonder, aware and contribute to conservation in a modern and easy way. The content is based on camera trap research, from which we reuse the footage. After approval of the business case, building the first demo's and.

Wageningen

Title: The Polder Discontinuum ConceptSubject: a study on the spatial distriution of macrofauna within a polder drainage system, based on size and structure of polder ditches. The idea is based on the River Continuum Concept.

Project description: a critical view on the current animal population controll policy in the Netherlands and the posibilities for hunting-free areas. Instructing party: Flexfield (consultant on ecological development)Function: Manager of a team of 6 students

Côte d'Ivoire

I have performed research on the illusive Pygmy hippo in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire. Using 20 camera traps I estimated local densities, population structure and habitat preference. The report is used for further research and conservation activities. It was the start of a large researchpoject now conducted by PHD students.

Working as a volunteer in Marakele Contractual National Park, helping with the daily activities, like game captures (rhino/antilopes), game counts, fire fighting and conservation services.

Msc, Water Quality And Aquatic Ecology

Msc, Forest And Nature Conservation