Connor Wild

Connor Wild

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ecologist and team leader at Harmil Environmental. Director of Wallace Darwin Environments

  • Education

    • Bangor University

      2013 - 2015
      Zoology with animal behavior Zoology/Animal Biology

      Activities and Societies: previously studied at Bangor University but Transferred after the second year to be with New family Courses studied: Year one Organismal Diversity,Ecology and Evolution, Principles of Life, Practical Skills 1 & 2 Year two Bioscience Skills, Evolution and Genetics, Behavioural Ecology, Vertebrate Biology, Principles of Life II, Invertebrate Biology, and Conservation Practice Was a member of the zoology society, entomology society and herpetology society

    • Staffordshire University

      2015 - 2018
      Animal biology with conservation Zoology/Animal Biology 2:1

      Activities and Societies: 3rd year courses include: Toxicology, Invertebrate conservation, vertebrate conservation 3rd Year project GradeX ( which is a follow up to my project which involves showing my findings to a board and peers ) the previous year I studied : Invertebrate Biology, Vertebrate Biology, Behavior and a Placement that lasted 120hours at Hanley park where I recorded various types of mammals and birds around the park to put into a data bank for the parks use.

    • Staffordshire University

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Science - MSc applied research Merit

      Thesis: Trichomorphology: Is Fur analysis a reliable method for identification?Negotiated Module – Consultancy Part 1 of this module is designed to critically evaluate laws that are in place that protect various protected species, why they are protected and discuss what mitigation techniques are used to diminish the negative impacts a development project could have.Part 2 of this module will look at survey techniques used in ecological surveys and how they are carried… Show more Thesis: Trichomorphology: Is Fur analysis a reliable method for identification?Negotiated Module – Consultancy Part 1 of this module is designed to critically evaluate laws that are in place that protect various protected species, why they are protected and discuss what mitigation techniques are used to diminish the negative impacts a development project could have.Part 2 of this module will look at survey techniques used in ecological surveys and how they are carried out. This part module will investigate habitats and management, field survey skills and activity signs for species and will also be used to bolster identification skills for birds, mammals, plants, reptiles, and amphibians found within the UK Show less

  • Experience

    • Wardell Armstrong LLP

      Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
      Casual Ecologists

      Casual Ecologist over the survey season carried out Dusk, Dawn and Activity surveys for bats

    • Absolute Ecology

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2019
      Assistant Ecologist

      Part-time casual ecologist for Absolute Ecology, carrying out multiple surveys when needed. Tasks included:- Dawn and dusk Bat surveys - Phase 1/ Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) surveys - Building inspections for bat usage - PEA report write-ups

    • Harmil Environmental

      Feb 2020 - now
      • Ecologist

        Jul 2020 - now
      • Assistant Ecologist

        Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
    • Elite Ecology

      Jul 2020 - now
      Ecologist

      Tasks included:- Survey work for Bats, Badgers, Herptiles, and Birds and reports - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) surveys and reports - Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA) surveys and reports- Biodiversity Enhancement Plans - Biodiversity Net gain calculations and reports - Lighting plans for bats- Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)- Landscape Environmental Management Plans (LEMP)- Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)- Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA)- Habitat creation and management schemes- Bat mitigation license forms - Method statements- River Condition Assessments- Leasing with clients- Organizing and mentoring junior staff Show less

    • Wallace Darwin Environments

      Mar 2021 - now
      Director

      Tasks included:- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) surveys and reports - Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA) surveys and reports- Biodiversity Enhancement Plans - Biodiversity Net gain calculations and reports - Lighting plans for bats- Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)- Landscape Environmental Management Plans (LEMP)- Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)- Habitat creation and management schemes- Method statements - Procuring work for the business - Dealing with quotes - Leasing with clients Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • River Condition Assessment for Biodiversity Metric 3.0

      Modular River Survey
    • Bat licence (level 1)

      Natural England
      Jan 2022