My name is Mhari Ross and over the summer, I interned as an environmental consultant with ADL Nature, supported by the Pebble Trust. I especially enjoyed hands-on fieldwork. I carried out peat depth surveys, attended habitat impact assessment (HIA) training, and then put this into practice by completing HIAs with colleagues.
I advanced my GIS skills by mapping erosional features and turning data into maps and gained experience editing reports.
I observed project management on an active restoration site and built confidence in the field and as part of a team. With more time with ADLnature (and less rain), it would’ve been even better.
Overall, this internship strengthened my skills and will support me as I go into my third year of Geography and my future career in conservation.