Rachel Dixon

Background and experience

Rachel has spent a considerable amount of time working for the RSPB on a number of their reserves, culminating in a year on their Arne site, gaining valuable experience in a number of habitats. Following this she worked at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, before joining ELM in 2007. Between archery and Tae Kwon-Do Rachel will still assist the RSPB on a voluntary basis in her free time.

Qualifications

Degree

Wildlife Biology (Honours) from Newcastle Upon Tyne

NPTC

Units CS 30.1, 30.2, 31, 32, and 34 for chainsaw operations
Tractor driving, attachments and loader
Use and operation of clearing saw
PA6, knapsack sprayer

Lantra

Sit in ATV
Use and operation of woodchippers

Other

Appointed persons first aid - Wrexham training
Risk assessment - Wrexham training
Construction site operative - CSCS
Boat safety, non powered craft - RSPB
Manual handling - RSPB