Professional Services
Lot 4.1: A day of habitat/deer management consultancy with ecologist Linzi Seivwright
Presented by Dr Linzi Seivwright:
Dr Linzi Seivwright has donated a day of consultancy for habitat/deer management, including training in upland monitoring if required. An ecologist and Churchill Fellow from an Estate background, Dr Linzi Seivwright is professionally qualified, with over 20 years extensive practical experience of managing deer and a proven track record in managing and delivering deer-related projects, including industry standard Best Practice Guidance.
For the last 15 years, Linzi has worked in the private and public sector providing direct support to landowners and Deer Management Groups and as well as advising on all aspects of deer management planning. She continues to work in partnership with the Association of Deer Management Groups on projects to build capacity within the deer management sector.
Linzi also has extensive national and international experience in other areas of research and conservation including red grouse ecology, endangered species, animal welfare and the development of Wildlife Monitoring Guidance to support Community Conservation in Kenya.
Depending on the location, some assistance with travel and subsistence charges may be requested. To be taken by arrangement with the donor during late spring / early summer of 2024.
Lot 4.2: A day’s moorland management advisory visit with Professor Rob Marrs
Presented by Professor Rob Marrs, former President of the Heather Trust:
A day’s consultancy visit to an area of moorland identified by the successful bidder.
Rob is a leading academic expert on moorland management with a particular emphasis on vegetation management including bracken control and subsequent restoration and heather managment.
It is anticipated that the successful bidder will wish to accompany Rob on the visit and, in conversation, take advantage of his encyclopaedic knowledge of moorland and its management.
To be taken by arrangement with the donor during the summer of 2024. Depending on the location, some assistance with travel and subsistence charges may be requested.
Lot 4.3: A day wildlife watching in north Northumberland with George Dodds
Presented by George Dodds:
A day wildlife watching in north Northumberland with George Dodds.
The day can either be in the spring or autumn and can suit the needs of the purchaser.
George is an environmental consultant in Northumberland, chair of Alnwick Wildlife Group and on the board of directors of The Heather Trust.
He has 45 years of watching wildlife in the UK.
An ideal opportunity for a budding environmentalist or anyone with a general love of nature.