My purpose
A life-long connection to nature and an affinity for being surrounded by Earth's wonderous creations generated in me a deep curiosity and a desire to discover the hidden connections in ecology. Of course, my earliest investigations raised more questions than answers and I realised that a formal education would provide direction and equip me with skills and knowledge to begin articulating the complexities of the natural world. My first academic endeavour was an undergraduate degree focussed in environmental protection (BSc.). This gave me a strong basis for understanding the chemical, physical and biological parameters of our planet. Following this I took a post-graduate degree focussed more deeply in environmental science (BSc. Hons); learning tools for investigation and reporting on instances where abiotic systems have been disrupted by external forces. Later I focussed my learnings on the biological sciences and undertook a post-graduate degree in (MSc.) biodiversity conservation. Resultingly, I have a very well-developed understanding of the interactions of life on Earth with the environment that supports it. Now, with the intention of applying my knowledge and experience in identifying conservation issues and implementing solutions, I am undertaking further post-graduate study in the discipline of (MSc.) project management.
The Sixth Extinction
We are in the midst of the Sixth Mass Extinction. This is widely recognised in expert academic circles as mediated by the Anthropocene (The age of humans). In the face of the advancing technological age and resource capitalism, endangered species conservation projects are often the only way to prevent the extinction of some of Earth's most charismatic but threatened species. Click the button to discover the conservation projects I have been involved with.
Global Action
Wildlife doesn't recognise borders! The most mobile creatures regularly transverse national boundaries but protections can vary significantly between countries and across migratory flyways. Click below to find out about international conservation monitoring programmes that I have been involved with.
Mind Your Step
Using concealment and camouflage was a successful life history strategy for millennia. Widespread natural resource exploitation now makes it more dangerous than ever to go unnoticed. Because the most endangered species are often the hardest to find; ecological survey and investigation is vital to prevent oversight and the loss of vulnerable species. Click the button to find out about my experience in ecological surveying.
"Darren has been an integral part of our team, bringing in-depth ecological knowledge and a passion to deliver the best possible results for biodiversity."
Hannah Keogh