I am an environmental scientist who specialises in application of nature-based solutions.  My research combines soil sciences, plant ecology, and environmental science to better understand interactions between vegetation communities, soils and climate. My work to date has focused around the restoration of UK native woodland restoration particularly Atlantic oak woodlands (NW Europe Temperate Rainforest). I am lead author of the first State of Temperate Rainforests for SW England, I convened the first conference in Britain and Ireland on Temperate Rainforest, and have recently co-lead a Defra project to map the temperate rainforest suitability zone of Britain.  I also have research interest in the application of 'Biochar', and the use of  'Livingwalls' and other urban green infrastructure to support enhanced environmental and human benefits.

I welcome the opportunity to work in trans-discipline teams. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, not only is this enjoyable but often ensures research is impactful and solutions focused. I have worked across discipline boundaries on a number of projects.

If you would like to work together please get in touch

I have designed citizen science methodologies and approaches to foster public engagement and data collection alongside native woodland restoration initiatives. I have also worked with multiple Devon based SMEs as industrial research fellow to design collaborative projects which deliver impactful research outcomes - see experience

 If you are interested to develop citizen science initiatives together around my research interests please contact me