HEATHER ALLEY

Conservationist with over 10 years of experience in the environmental sector, specializing in wildlife monitoring and assessing anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems. Proven expertise in field surveying, data analysis, and applying environmental legislation to develop effective mitigation strategies. Committed to advancing conservation initiatives while aligning with organizational values and goals. Dedicated to fostering sustainable practices and promoting environmental integrity.

• Pleasure Craft license (PCOC)
• Class II Electrofishing
• OBBN certified
• VSP (vegetation sampling protocol)
• ELC (ecological land classification)
• Tree Marking Forestry Management

Scuba Diving, Birding, Hiking, Skiing, Gardening, Trail Riding

• Springbank Woods Committee, Forestry and Land Management Advisor, Bobcaygeon, ON, 2024-09 - Ongoing: Liaising with relevant stakeholders such as the MNR and Kawartha Land Trust on best practices and regulations, assisted in creating sustainable land use plans for Springbank Woods, and identified environmental risks to minimize ecosystem impact.
• MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre, Wildlife Rehabilitator, BC, Canada, 2019-05, 2019-08: Rescued, rehabilitated, and released native BC wildlife., Supported with intake exams, administered medication, ran blood lab tests, prepared diets, and provided rehabilitation exercises for certain patients., Assisted with pre-release assessments, and the soft and full releases of the patients.
• Operation Wallacea, Research Diver, Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, 2017-05, 2017-07: Conducted acoustic tracking of Antillean Manatees in mangrove habitats, 3D-mapped coral reefs using GPS and Rhino to assess sea urchin habitat suitability, and performed benthic sweeps in epipelagic zones for juvenile species identification.

Alley, H., (2024). A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Lead Toxicity in Bald Eagles in Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Implications for Future Hunting Regulations - NWRA/Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin (in progress)

• Scuba Diving
• Birding
• Hiking
• Baking
• Wood working

• Promoted to a joint role from a birds keeper to herpetology and birds keeper at Marwell Wildlife, UK.
• Earned Certificate with Distinction in level 3 veterinary nursing.
• Honors in Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo.