Seasonal Ecological Consultant
Alastair Craighead
MSc BSc(Hons)
Alastair joined the team at Wharton in March 2022 as a seasonal ecologist and is developing a number of technical skills relating to protected species such as bats and great crested newt. He has previously worked in ecology on a range of developments in his home county of Northumberland undertaking nocturnal bat roost and activity surveys and assisting on bat risk assessments.
Alastair has volunteered with his local wildlife trusts in Nottinghamshire and Northumberland for the last 10 years developing valuable practical habitat management experience. He is particularly interested in botany and habitat assessments and is experienced in conducting preliminary ecological appraisals. He has previously applied his botanical know-how to a number of conservation initiatives including the Magnificent Meadows and Catch My Drift projects, and the National Plant Monitoring Scheme.
He is passionate about ecology and helping Wharton meet the needs of businesses and the environment!
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation
- MSc Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- BSBI Level 3 Field Identification Skills Certificate
- Qualifying member of CIEEM
Wharton 101:
- Tipple of choice: Not much of a drinker but would have to choose a dram of single malt scotch or glass of red wine
- Interesting fact: I’m a keen cyclist and runner and take part in the Great North Run annually
- Childhood favourite TV program: The Animals of Farthing Wood
- If money were no option I would: Buy my parents farm so they can retire!
