I am an independent ecologist, journalist, author, educator and campaigner. I am also one of Avon Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Champions. I have 20 years experience in publishing and 15 in ecology, plus many more spent as a naturalist exploring the tree of life. ​​My work involves defending and promoting the conservation of protected species and their habitats, creating opportunities for others to make exciting discoveries about the natural world, plus writing, editing, broadcasting and producing written and digital content on nature, science, conservation and environment.