Adrian Dowding BSc Graduate member of CIWEM
Environmental Consultant

e-mail adrian@tamarconsulting.co.uk

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Surveying and assessment of commercial stocks and sea defence impacts. Population monitoring of Mussel beds (Morecombe) and Brown Shrimp (Norfolk).
• Marine Biotope mapping using standard MNCR methodology and JNCC classifications.
• Underwater videography, sidescan sonar and magnetometer work.
• Interpretation of benthic data and mapping in Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) to create 3-dimensional models of the seabed in Marine Nature Reserves and Special Areas of Conservation.
• Marine and freshwater habitat surveys using spatial accuracy with GPS, and mapping using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Fish Population studies using electro-fishing techniques, various netting techniques and trapping techniques in accordance with standard Environment Agency procedures.
• Fish health checks for Section 30 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975.
• River corridor surveying and pond surveys using standard methodologies such as HABSCORE.
• Surveying for freshwater invertebrates as an assessment of water quality using biotic indices such as BMWP and ASPT.
• Boat-based biochemical water monitoring and ecology for proposed SAC area with Lamprey migratory populations.
• Phase 1 & Phase 2 ecological impact assessments.
• Aquatic chapter preparation for Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Bat surveillance and sound analysis for ecological assessment of species and abundance.

EDUCATION

• University of Wales, Aberystwyth
• BSc Life Science
• BSc (Hons) Marine & Freshwater Biology

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Graduate member of CIWEM

EXTERNAL TRAINING

• River Corridor Management (FDeg)
• Seasearch Observer (Marine Conservation Society)
• Underwater Surveying (Nautical Archaeological Society)
• 4x4 NPORS Qualified
• Advanced Diver
• Boat Handler
• VHF Radio Licence
• Emergency First Response

INTERNAL TRAINING

• Health and Safety Awareness