Data analysis

Repeat botanical monitoring and data analysis of created grassland within a solar park in Warwickshire. For an environmental consultancy, 2023 and 2024.

Screening planning applications and mapping delivery of priority habitat creation, restoration, management or destruction resulting from the local planning process. For a consultancy, 2021.

National study investigating the outcome of HLS for Lowland Heathlands in England. For Natural England, 2015-2017.

Survey and evaluation of HLS grassland creation option HK8. For Natural England, 2011.

GIS data capture for the Wood Pasture and Parkland Information System (WAPIS) using MapInfo. For exeGesIS, 2011.

Survey of grassland restoration and creation sites in southern England, For Natural England. 2010.

Environmental impact study: The Stiperstones and The Hollies SAC. For Natural England, 2009.

Baseline Evaluation of Higher Level Stewardship Grassland Options. Including full data analysis, and reporting on scheme implementation. For Natural England, 2007–2008.

Desktop survey and conservation assessment of the extent and conservation status of Irish Dry Heaths and Juniperus communis Formations using site files, aerial photographs and a wide range of GIS datasets. Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government/National Parks and Wildlife Service, 2007.

Condition monitoring of BAP heathlands throughout England. Including full data analysis and reporting. For English Nature/Defra/RSPB/JNCC, 2005.

Detailed monitoring (condition assessment and quadrats) of permanent heathland plots in the West Penwith ESA (Cornwall). Detailed statistical analysis and reporting. For Defra, 2005.

Detailed monitoring (condition assessment and quadrats) of permanent calcareous and rough grassland plots across six ESAs (South Wessex Downs, Cotswold Hills, South Downs, Exmoor, North Peak, South West Peak). Detailed statistical analysis and reporting. For Defra, 2004. 

• Spatial analysis of the extent, distribution and loss of traditional orchards in England, using current and historical data sources. For English Nature, 2004.

• Site characterisation of the Norfolk Broads using a variety of electronic, paper and GIS datasets. For English Nature, 2003.

The condition of lowland BAP priority grasslands: results from a sample survey of non-statutory stands in England. Including full data analysis and reporting and design of bespoke access database for rapid data analysis. For English Nature/Defra, 2002–2003.

Development of Upland Habitat Inventory for England using a combination of GIS data sources and ground-truthing. For exeGesIS/English Nature, 2002–2003.

GIS application supporting an Environmental Impact Assessment for possible increased public recreational access along the River Wreake valley. For Leicestershire County Council, 2002. 

GIS mapping of Zostera beds on the Norfolk Coast. For English Nature, 2002. 

Wildlife record management and database/GIS development. For Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre, 2000–2001.

Field survey, controlled field and greenhouse experiments, air quality monitoring, data analysis, reporting and conference presentation for PhD studying the effects of management and atmospheric ammonia concentrations on calcareous grasslands in the Cotswolds. At the University of the West of England, 1996–2000.