Services

Evidence review
Collation of evidence from literature and practitioner knowledge and experience to support an evidence based approach, particularly focusing on UK freshwaters.
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Example projects:
Systems thinking for the Usk: Actors and activities driving the health of Usk catchment freshwaters. With CaSTCo and Water Research Institute, Cardiff University
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Supporting capability and capacity in the Freshwater sector, for Esme Fairbairn Foundation
Otters
Evidence based specialist otter advice and training based on 18 years experience in research and conservation.
Available for talks.
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Example projects:
Co-lead of 6th and 7th national scale otter survey of Wales. Providing advice and support to Natural Resources Wales to coordinate volunteer surveys, analyse data and interpret results.
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Provision of otter ecology and survey training for Vale of Glamorgan Council/Restore the Thaw Project.
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And other freshwater mammals....
Wales Water Voles 2020. Collating data and synthesising findings from multiple regional scale water vole surveys for NRW.
Engagement
Chairing partnership meetings
Co-ordinating steering/focus groups
Semi-structured interviews
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Example projects:
Chair of Usk Catchment Partnership Knowledge Hub
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Regular contributor to Between the Trees Festival
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Co-production of a gender equality toolkit with teachers and youth group leaders
Data analysis
Advanced statistical analysis
GIS mapping
Report writing
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Example projects:
Analysis and visualisation of citizen science water quality monitoring for the Angling Trust with University of Bristol
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Provision of advanced statistical analysis advice to the Covid-19 WEWASH project at Cardiff University
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Also see academic publications
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