I have a keen interest in human-wildlife interactions and how these shape opinions of species and support for conservation. My research area involves reviewing social aspects of human-wildlife conflict to create conservation-based solutions to mitigate conflict and allow for coexistence. I believe that the social aspect plays a key role in conservation and should be used as more of a standard for success when reviewing reintroductions and other conservation efforts.
I am co-chair of the Friends of Robinswood Hill volunteer group who help with conservation efforts and community engagement with nature on Robinswood Hill and Gloucester. I am also involved with a community orchard and natural space project in Hempstead, Gloucester. I also created and run an animal and landscape photography competition for the students at the university.
As well as guest lecturing for modules:
Throughout my teaching, I have been nominated multiple times for StAR awards by students in the categories of most supportive tutor and inspirational lecturer between 2020-2023.
I am interested in human-wildlife interactions and how these shape conflict or coexistence within a world with an increasing human population and increasing awareness of the need to conserve.
I am keen to understand and evaluate management and conflict mitigation strategies, working to decolonise wildlife management and involve local populations in solutions.
I am interested in the collection and use of citizen science to create large datasets and the reliability of this data.
Current research includes: