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I am a PhD researcher investigating the restoration of temperate rainforests. My PhD is part of the Wildlife Trusts’ Temperate Rainforest Research Programme, in partnership with Aviva. My research focuses on ecologically-based approaches to temperate rainforest restoration, evaluating their effectiveness in delivering biodiversity recovery, enhanced carbon sequestration, and improved ecosystem resilience.

• BSc: Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology
• MSc: MSc by Research in Environment
  University of York,

My research centres on restoration ecology, with a particular focus on priority habitat recovery, ecosystem function, and applying ecological evidence to practical land management under environmental change. My PhD combines field-based experimentation and monitoring to evaluate restoration outcomes in degraded temperate rainforest systems.

I hold an MSc by Research in Environment from the University of York, where I specialised in mountain ecology, soil science, and spatial analysis. I graduated with First Class Honours in Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology BSc (Hons) from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, where I received the William Griffith Award.

Prior to my PhD, I worked as a Sustainable Management Advisor with Natural Resources Wales, supporting the recovery of Natura 2000 sites across South Wales and leading the notification of a new SSSI. This role developed my experience in evidence-based conservation, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. I have a strong background in applied ecological field research in challenging environments.

I am a qualified Mountain Leader and have led youth expeditions with the British Exploring Society in the UK and Canada, combining science, adventure and environmental stewardship. I enjoy mountain biking in Eryri and the Forest of Dean.