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Jonathan Briggs

Head Ground Person for E&FD

                        

University student
Durham University leading the forefront on Biodiversity strategy for the rest of the UK and the northern region to follow been a key stakeholder in the environmental culture change going forward.

Jonathan Briggs
Head Ground Person for E&FD

What do you do?

I started my career in September 2006 as a trainee at Houghall College / E&B department for a NVQ level 2 placement in Amenity Horticulturalist. Since 2017 i have been in my present job role - Head Grounds Person for E&FD - G&G Department.

How are you involved in this area of science? 

  • Creating new & improved habitats
  • New scientific ways of land management & usage
  • Woodland restoration, enhancement of mosaic environment
  • Pond creation/enhancement for Biodiversity
  • Wetland habitat creation
  • Wildlife management
  • Student & staff engagement, along with working groups stakeholders and wider community

What do you love about this topic?

I've always been drawn to the outdoors since I was a young lad with an appreciation of natural landscapes. Especially different creations within the natural structures around the world, and I have a keen interest in wildlife ecology especially when it comes to woodlands. 

How does this work deliver real-world impact?

Durham University leading the forefront on Biodiversity strategy for the rest of the UK and the northern region to follow been a key stakeholder in the environmental culture change going forward.

 

 

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