As an ecologist and visitor experience specialist Rebecca has over 25 years’ experience undertaking marine and wetland-related projects balancing environmental protection with sustainable livelihoods and economic development
Rebecca has worked on a diverse range of habitat creation, restoration and enhancement works, gaining expert knowledge in costing wetland restoration works and understanding the requirements to sensitively integrate the needs of both people and wildlife. She is skilled in visitor centre feasibility, design and management with expertise in master planning and business planning including: governance, access and audience planning; visitor number predications; capital costings; income generation opportunities; and long-term operational costing planning
She has managed projects in the UK, North America, Asia, Middle East and Europe and is a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists
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Matthew has over 25 years’ experience in delivering nature conservation, research, assessment and management related projects and is an accredited Professional Wetland Scientist
Matthew is currently the President of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) Europe Chapter, Past President of the SWS Professional Certification Program and is a longstanding member of the Constructed Wetland Association Committee. He also is an observer on the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands' Scientific and Technical Review Panel and sits on their Wetland City Accreditation Independent Advisory Committee
Matthew has managed projects in Europe, Asia, South East Asia, Africa, South America and North America
Matthew's experience includes:
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Education
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