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Astrid Hedman

Astrid Hedman

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  • About me

    Miljökonsult inom terrestra naturmiljöer/ Environmental consultant (terrestrial nature environment). Fjälledare/ Mountain Leader.

  • Education

    • Klarälvdalens folkhögskola

      2020 - 2021
      Yrkesförberedande Mountain leader

      Activities and Societies: Wilderness first aid, leadership in the Scandinavian mountain (low alpine) environment, canoeing and rafting, guiding technique, leadership, skiing technique and guiding (alpine, backcountry, Nordic skiing) Utbildningen fokuserar på aktivitetsturism vinter- och sommartid och inkluderar en varierad bredd av kunskap gällande fjällsäkerhet, fältrelaterad akutsjukvård, glaciärsäkerhet, hållbar turism, projektledning av arrangemang och event, kommunikation och ledarskap, samt valbara certifieringar där mitt fokus ligger på: Fjälledarnormen (Svenska Fjällsäkerhetsrådet), lavinsäkerhet (SVELAV Friåkning 1) samt Skidlärarutbildning (SLAO 1).

    • Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg

      2012 - 2015
      Kandidatexamen Geography

      The bachelor program involved physical- and human geography. Major focus on geological processes and urban environmental sustainability, with geographical information systems being an important analytical tool. Thesis work was performed through a Minor Field Study in Sri Lanka, and was a carbon assessment in mangrove ecosystems in Batticaloa district.

    • Umeå universitet

      2015 - 2019
      Master of Science (MSc) Geoecology

      Geoecology is a integrated field of Geosciences and Ecology. With an emphasis on the Nordic landscape my studies involve natural earth processes, climate change and the effects of anthropogenic impact, such as resource utilization and pollution. I have a broad environmental profile and good knowledge of remote sensing and landscape analyzes. I have much experience of working in the field, collecting, processing and analyzing field based data (arctic and tropical environments, of mostly… Show more Geoecology is a integrated field of Geosciences and Ecology. With an emphasis on the Nordic landscape my studies involve natural earth processes, climate change and the effects of anthropogenic impact, such as resource utilization and pollution. I have a broad environmental profile and good knowledge of remote sensing and landscape analyzes. I have much experience of working in the field, collecting, processing and analyzing field based data (arctic and tropical environments, of mostly wetlands, lakes and peatlands). Through my final one-year examination project I produced new insights in the importance of seasonal wetlands and their potential carbon storage, wetland ecosystem services and wetland extents in central and eastern Uganda. Show less

    • Háskóli Íslands

      2013 - 2014
      Exchange year Geology

      One exchange year with a main focus in earth sciences, and has resulted in a deepened knowledge in plate tectonics, glaciology and glacial geology, arctic soil science and volcanoloy.

  • Experience

    • Team Sportia

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2015
      Butiksassistent

    • Naturvetarna

      Oct 2012 - May 2013
      Student Ambassador

    • Utebutiken

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2017
      Shop Assistant - Outdoor retail store

    • IM, Individuell Människohjälp

      Oct 2015 - May 2017
      Volunteering. Co-project coordinator

      Involved arranging meeting places ("Language Cafés) for practicing the Swedish language for newly arrived people in Sweden (March - June 2017). Organizing events, activities and collaborations in act of creating integration possibilities for asylum-seeking people in Umeå 2015/2016.

    • Ecofact Nord AS

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2018
      Field assistant

      Season-based field work involving mapping of vegetation to identify categorized nature types around northern Norway as a part of the project "Natur i Norge" (The Norwegian Action Plan for Nature Diversity ) by the Norwegian Environment Agency.

    • We Effect

      Sept 2016 - Apr 2017
      International Trainee. Environmental and climate strategist

      I was working with climate- and environmental issues focused on sustainable small scale farming during 6 months at the local NGO - UNFFE, in Kampala, Uganda. Performing analyzes of the organization's activities in relation to environmental issues and climate change mitigation and adaptation management. My major contribution was to develop an Environmental Policy for the organization.

    • Naturkompaniet AB

      Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
      Säljare

      Part time sales assistant for the retail store Naturkompaniet, specialized in quality products for general outdoor activities, climbing and skiing. Offering costumer guidance and service with focus on good costumer relations.

    • SYSTRA AB

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
      Environmental consultant

      My work as environmental conslutant at SYSTRA involvs early on environmental conflict analysis in urban development projects as well as costumer advise on a variety of environmental aspects in the planning and design state. The tasks varies broadly from permit matters and notification management in relation to the Swedish Environmental Code's regulations within the fields of water management and biotope protection cases, field sampling reguarding drinking water quiality and well inventories, to environmental impact assessments at early stages mainly by using GIS and field observations. Show less

    • Svenska Turistföreningen Grövelsjön

      Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
      Fjälledare, Guide turskidåkning

      Praktiken som guide hos STF Grövelsjön (4 v) involverade dagsturer på turskidor med gäster där jag medverkade som andreguide. Grundkurs i turskidåkning (4 dagar), samt enskilda dagsturer av olika svårighetsgrad. I praktikrollen som guide arbetade jag också i uthyrningen, hjälpte till med spårning av skidspår, samt vägledning och informationsspridning för gästerna.

    • Laponiatjuottjudus , Naturum Laponia

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Naturguide

      I rollen som guide på Naturum Laponia var jag delansvarig över guidningar inne i utställningen på Naturum, samt på dagsturer i närheten inom Stora Sjöfallets Nationalpark. Fokus på världsarvets kultur- och naturhistoria.

    • PELAGIA NATURE & ENVIRONMENT AB

      Jan 2022 - now
      Miljökonsult

      My role as environmental consultant at Pelagia mainly involves biological assessments (survey and mapping of habitats and species, according to SS 199000:2023). Other environmental assesments concerning the terrestrial environment (projects related to wind power, urban development, mining, etcetera) as well as environmental impact assessment for some areas regarding off-shore windpower are other common focus areas. Additional important areas of my work involves developing and assisting with GIS-related matters in projects and internal development for field work etc. Project management of smaller projects regarding nature evaluation assessment (Naturvärdesinventering). Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fjälledare (Mountain Leader)

      Klarälvdalens folkhögskola
      Dec 2021

    • Naturguide (diplomerad)

      Klarälvdalens folkhögskola
      May 2021
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    • SVELAV Friåkning 1 - grundkurs lavinsäkerhet

      Sveriges lavinutbildningar SVELAV
      Jan 2021

    • EPP (Euro Paddle Pass)/ Paddelpasset, Canadensare, grön nivå

      Svenska Kanotförbundet
      Aug 2020
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    • SLAO Skidinstruktör 1

      SLAO
      Jan 2021

    • Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

      NOLS Wilderness Medicine
      Oct 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volontärt arbete,

      Issued by IM, Individuell Människohjälp on Sept 2015
      IM, Individuell MänniskohjälpAssociated with Astrid Hedman