David Bodenham.
David Bodenham.
BSc (Ind) Hons, MSc, MRSB, PfCO.
BSc (Ind) Hons, MSc, MRSB, PfCO.
My name is David and I'm a conservation biologist and media creative, with a passion for Biodiversity.
I currently work as a Senior Consultant Ecologist at AECOM Ltd., helping clients across the UK and Europe safeguard their natural environment. And when I'm not counting bats, I'm making impactful media with a variety of people and organisations, in the environmental and sustainability community.
My main goal is combating the biodiversity crisis and you'll find my work crossing the lines between practical ecology, science communication and nature-based solutions.
Tackling Crib Goch, Snowdonia.
When not conserving biodiversity:
When not conserving:
I love nothing more than climbing up steep mountain slopes and enveloping myself in the wild. But when I’m not risking my personal safety, I’m back at the urban homestead practicing sustainable living and getting stuck in to my latest woodworking project.
Photo by A. Paise
Current
Applied Ecology
Expertise
Videography
Expertise
Eco Sapien
SciComm
Clients (Select)
Qualifications
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust
Associated British Ports
Balfour Beatty
BAM Nuttall
British Arachnological Society
British Earthworm Society
Buglife
CIEEM
Discovery Channel
Earth Minutes
Field Studies Council
Homes England
ICPDR
LIFE Sterlet
Murphy Group
National Geographic
Natural England
Network Rail
Octopus Energy
SANCCOB
South Lakes Zoo
SSE Renewables
The Environment Agency (UK)
The Forestry Commission
The National Trust
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Wildlife Trusts
The Vincent Wildlife Trust
TRU Alliance
University of Leeds
University of Sheffield
University of Edinburgh
Woodland Trust
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences
Yorkshire Naturalists Union
Experience
Experience
AECOM Ltd.
AECOM Ltd.
Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist
2019-Present
2019-Present
Freelance
Freelance
Freelance
Film-maker and Photographer
Film-maker and Photographer
2012-Present
2012-Present
Eco Sapien
Eco Sapien
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2014-2021
2014-2021
JCA Ltd.
JCA Ltd.
Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist
2016-2019
2016-2019
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Visiting Research Fellow
Visiting Research Fellow
Visiting Research Fellow
2013-2015
2013-2015
Freelance
Freelance
Ecologist
Ecologist
2012-2016
2012-2016
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachlor of Science (BSc) in Zoology (Ind)
Bachlor of Science (BSc) in Zoology (Ind)
Master of Science (MSc) in Biodiversity and Conservation
Master of Science (MSc) in Biodiversity and Conservation
Certifications
Certifications
Bat Survey Level 2 – Class Licence CL18 (UK)
Bat Survey Level 2 – Class Licence CL18 (UK)
Great Crested Newt Level 2 – Class Licence CL09 (UK)
Great Crested Newt Level 2 – Class Licence CL09 (UK)
Commercial Drone Licence - SUA operator (UK)
Commercial Drone Licence - SUA operator (UK)
Sentinal Card - Network Rail
Sentinal Card - Network Rail
CS30 - Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (UK)
CS30 - Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (UK)
Commercial Operations Pilot Competency Assessment Programme for Small Unmanned Aircraft
Commercial Operations Pilot Competency Assessment Programme for Small Unmanned Aircraft
Confined Spaces (Medium Risk) Trained
Confined Spaces (Medium Risk) Trained
First Aid Trained
First Aid Trained