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Ecologist

Ms Heather Ridgway

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 programme. Following the internship she was offered a position of Ecologist at GFT with a particular focus on delivering biodiversity restoration projects.

Heather has a wide experience in protected species surveys, phase 1 habitat survey, Biodiversity Net Gain and habitat restoration.

In her spare time, she loves hiking, camping and drawing.

Heather Ridgway

Ecologist

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Latest News

6 month paid internship with GFT

A paid internship is available from April 2025 for 6 months to work with Galloway Fisheries Trust on the Solway Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) Control and Knowledge programme Phase 2.

GFT secures second round of FIRNS funding for Annan project

GFT has qualified for the second round of FIRNS funding, allowing us to continue and finalise the development of our Annan Riparian Restoration Network project.

6 month paid internship with GFT

A paid internship is available from September 2024 until end of February 2025 (26 weeks) to work with Galloway Fisheries Trust on the Solway Invasive Non Native Species INNS Control and Knowledge programme Phase 2 (advertised a few weeks ago but post was not filled).

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