Meet the team
We’re lucky to have such a multi-talented and dedicated team working here on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire! Let’s introduce you to them…
Warden Jo
“I love being part of the interactive dog walking community at Heathland Hounds. Members do such a great job of sharing news and reporting on #GreenspaceOnYourDoorstep walks. It’s invaluable!”
Education & Engagement Officer Michael
“I love education because every day offers an opportunity to connect someone with something magical. If you’re a teacher or group leader interested in finding out about local wildlife, do get in touch!”
Warden Mike
“84% of UK heathland has already been lost and 50% of that is since World War II! The speed of loss is staggering, but it’s reassuring to know that the trend is being reversed locally by the hard work of heathland managers.”
Communications Officer Nicky
“I’m so proud of all our wonderful Heathland Hounds members, they’re such amazing ambassadors for responsible dog walking and such great ‘eyes n ears’ on the Thames Basin Heaths!”
Communications Officer Sarah
“The more I learn about heathland, the more I’m blown away by it! If you’ve been taking your local heath for granted, join us for Heath Week, I’d love the opportunity to change your mind!”
Project Manager Ruth
“I firmly believe that engagement with, and understanding of, the landscape in which we live is the key to a happy, fulfilled life!”
Warden Tim
“It’s a privilege to work outdoors, protecting heathland, one of the planet’s rarest habitats. I’ve always lived next to Chobham Common, so it’s exciting to be looking after a place I’m so closely connected to.”
Senior Warden Zoe
“How lucky am I to be a warden on the Thames Basin Heaths? I really enjoy getting people excited about local heathland and protecting its wildlife. I’m eager to explore our Greenspace on your doorstep walks and to get to know our partner organisations!”
Team Leader Victoria
“I’m excited to be back in the team, helping to deliver such an important and pioneering project and working alongside our inspiring wardens! There’s no doubt that their positive messages are well received and make such a difference to the protected heathlands we love.”
Warden Ruth
“I’m Warden Ruth and I’m delighted to be working with the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership. Summer on the heaths is my favourite time, I love listening to Nightjars churring in the evening and I love identifying the many spiders and insects I come across as I warden the heaths!”
Seasonal Warden Steve
“I’m enjoying this further opportunity to share my love of heathland with a new audience.”
Warden Mandy
“I love chatting to people about wildlife and enjoy getting to know our heathland visitors. I come from a forestry background, so I’m particularly looking forward to visiting the Special Protection Area’s commercial forestry plantations.”
Warden Sonia
“I very much enjoy exploring the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and sowing the seeds of interest in other people.”
Warden Kay
“I’m loving this opportunity to start my career in conservation and learn about the ground-nesting birds and other wildlife of the Thames Basin Heaths.”
Seasonal Warden Jo
“I’m so looking forward to seeing the heaths in bloom. I hear August is the perfect time, when the heather is in full bloom and the heaths are a sea of purple.”
