I am an ecologist and conservationist with a background in applied conservation science and environmental management.My specialism is bat ecology, with a particular focus on applied research and practical conservation methods, although I have broader interests in the natural world and have worked on multi-taxa, landscape-scale conservation projects in the UK and abroad. As a consultant, I have worked as part of multi-disciplinary teams to minimise and mitigate impacts on wildlife from the construction and maintenance of national infrastructure, particularly related to railways and water.