Heather graduated in 2020 from the University of Hull with a degree in BSc (Hons) Zoology.
Since graduating, she has been working as an ecologist across the UK at various consultancies, whilst further building up conservation skills through regular volunteering in Scotland (Conservation Volunteers / Lothian Conservation Volunteers / Butterfly Conservation). Heather joined GFT in 2024 for an initial 6 month internship position (which was then extended to 12 months) as part of the ongoing INNS phase 2 control programme. Following the internship she took up the position of Ecologist at GFT in 2025 with a particular focus on delivering biodiversity restoration projects. Heather plays an important role in the delivery of the GFT 'Flowing Forward - Restoring Galloway's Rivers' programme.
Heather has extensive experience in protected species surveys, phase 1 habitat surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain and habitat restoration.
In her spare time, she loves hiking, camping and drawing.
We would like to introduce the new Saving the Sparling intern who started on Monday the 17th December. Courtney Rowland will be working for the next 5 months on delivering phase 2 of the Saving the Sparling Project.