Ecology Academy Podcast
Episodes
#53 - Unravelling the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Craig Llewellyn
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Ecology Academy Podcast, where host Richard Dodd offers an insightful deep dive into the current hot topic - the Planning and Infr...
#52 - Exploring Net Benefit for Biodiversity with Craig Llewellyn
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast, hosted by Richard Dodd. Join us as we delve into the world of ecology with speci...
#51 - Show Me the Data: Local Environmental Record Centres with Adam Rowe
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Richard Dodd in this enlightening episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he converses with Adam Rowe, the CEO of the South East Wales Bio...
#50 - The Life of Batman: An In-depth Conversation with Richard Crompton
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ecology Academy podcast, where host Richard Dodd interviews Richard Crompton from Ecology On Demand. Dive into a fascinating discussion...
#49 - The Travelling Ecologist: Mark Roper shares tales from New Zealand and Europe
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Â Join Richard Dodd in this episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he sits down with Mark Roper, an experienced ecologist and cons...
#48 - Unlocking Biodiversity Net Gain: Insights and Challenges for Ecologists
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard Dodd and repeat guest Julia Baker on the final Ecology Academy podcast of 2024 as they delve into the significant legal changes surroundi...
#47 - Exploring AI's Role in Ecology and Beyond: A Conversation with Tim Cook on becoming more AI Confident
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard Dodd in this episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he delves into the intersection of ecology and artificial intelligence with Tim Co...
#46 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Richard Dodd in this insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he delves into the topic of imposter syndrome and its impact on ec...
#45 - Understanding the Role of an Ecological Clerk of Works
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ecology Academy podcast, hosted by Richard Dodd. In this episode, we delve into the role and responsibilities of an Ecological Clerk of...
#44 - NatureSpace Partnership and District Licensing with Sarah Garratt and Andy Buxton
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast, we explore the fascinating world of district licensing in ecological conservation with Sara...
#43 - Great Crested Newt Surveys Using Detection Dogs, with Nikki Glover at Wessex Water
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to an enthralling episode of the Ecology Academy Podcast, where host Richard Dodd is joined by special guest Nikki Glover, a Senior Ecologist ...
#42 - Diving Deep into Newt Conservation with Specialist Jon Cranfield
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ecology Academy podcast hosted by Richard Dodd. In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Jon Cranfield, a herpetofa...
#41 Series Special (1) - Great Crested Newt
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series of the Ecology Academy podcast, dedicated entirely to understanding the fascinating world of great crested newts. As sprin...
#40 - Navigating Change: Adapting to New Ecological Guidance
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this informative episode of the Ecology Academy podcast, hosted by Richard Dodd, as we explore the complexities of the rapidly changing wor...
#39 - Getting Recruitment Right: how to maximise your hiring power, and avoid bias
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
***HAPPY NEW YEAR*** In the first episode of 2024 Richard talks about how to maximise getting the hire process right and how to avoid or minimise bi...
#38 -Veteran Trees, Bat Research and Training - Jim Mullholland
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Richard interviews Jim Mullholland and talks about veteran trees, bats, training, virtual Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRA's), resea...
#37 - How to train your bat, with Neil Middleton - BatAbility Courses and Tuition
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard interviews Neil Middleton from BatAbility Courses and Tuition. Together they talk about bats, business and some life tips on how to deliver pr...
#36 - Leadership and Management in a Small Business -Peter Wharton
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Richard talks with Peter Wharton of Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants Ltd. on the joys and challenges of leading and managing...
#35 - End of Season Review
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A very short episode this month as we all take a well deserved rest after a busy survey season. Richard reflects back and thanks all our wonderful gue...
#34 - How to Build Skills and Confidence for Life: Coaching and Mentoring with Richard Dodd
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to Build Skills and Confidence for Life: Coaching and Mentoring  In this episode, our host, Richard Dodd, delves into the world of coaching and ...
#33 - The Role of an In-house Ecologist: interview with Rosie Pope, Foster + Partners
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Role of an In-house Ecologist In this interview Richard talks with Rosie about her role as an in-house ecologist. Together they discuss the differ...
#32 - Measuring What Matters: an insight into data analysis with Jez Smith of Eco-Explore
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard talks on today's show with Jeremy Smith on why we should take data seriously. On the show Jez tells us why we need to think and ask more quest...
#31 - Internships and Innovation - interview with Suzi Cross, MD of the forward thinking Ecosulis
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Richard interviews the highly engaging and enigmatic Suzi Cross, Managing Director for Ecosulis. Â About Suzi Suzi Cross has been Man...
#30 - A Chat with ChatGPT - is AI going to replace us as ecologists?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard 'talks' to ChatGPT. He talks about what he's been using ChatGPT for and what it could be used for. What is ChatGPT ChatGPT is...
#29 - Dual Careers: interview with Misho Baxendale (Wildwood Ecology) on a career as both an ecologist and arboriculturalist
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Richard discusses the opportunities and challenges of a dual-discipline career with his colleague, Misho Baxendale. Misho is a dual...
#28 - Exploitation of early career ecologists: Interview with Paul Whitby, Ecology Co-op
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Career exploitation refers to situations in which an employer or work environment takes advantage of an employee for their own benefit, often at the e...
#27 - Taking Action on Your Goals and How to be a Better Manager
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all need to make plans, but more importantly take action in implementing them! This episode is not aimed to help you set goals, but instead it is f...
#26 - What is Biodiversity Net Gain and the Biodiversity Metric? Interview with Dr Nick White, Natural England
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, host Richard Dodd interviews Dr Nicholas White, Principal Adviser on Net Gain for Natural England, and discusses what skills we n...
#25 - Career Guidance with Tilly Tilbrook: great advice from application through to interview
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s episode is from a discussion which was recorded as part of a live Q&A session for students at Nottingham Trent University during the de...
#24 - UK Habitat Classification System and the Digital Ecologist: interview with Paul Losse, Salix Ecology
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode in a brand new season of the Ecology Academy podcast! In this month's episode we focus on delivering everything you need ...
#23 - Season Finale - Join us for a NEW season and FREE Skills Wheel Training
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking a well earned break in September before springing back with a brand new season in October 2022. Thank you to all of you for listening th...
#22 - Big Data Analysis and the BTO Acoustics Pipeline: interview with lead scientist Stuart Newson
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A not to be missed interview with Stuart Newson, lead scientist for the BTO Acoustic Pipeline, which brings cutting-edge sound identification of bats ...
#21 - One Degree of Separation - an interview with Rachel Smith and Nina Baranduin from Nottingham Trent University
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Dodd interviews two students (Rachel Smith and Nina Baranduin) who have just completed their second year Ecology and Conservation degree cours...
#20 - How NOT to quit your job: what ecologists and their employers should consider to help them stay or retain great people
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How NOT to quit your job: what you should consider before you leave and what managers should consider helping you stay.  Quitting is hard, but for...
#19 - Fungi, zombies and the apocalypse - interview with Emma Williams
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in March 2022, Richard gets to go outside and records the passionate voice of Emma Williams, the mycological advocate. During the interview E...
#18 - Personal Protected Species Survey Licences: The LOWDOWN
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Dodd hosts a panel discussion between UK protected species licence holders including: Ash Harris - Principal Ecologist / Director at Ecologica...
#17 - Beer, Biodiversity and B Corps - interview with Greg Pilley of Stroud Brewery
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#BehindtheB To celebrate B Corp month Richard gets to discuss many of his passions including beer, biodiversity and, of course, businesses as a force ...
#16 -For the LOVE of trees - interview with Neil Davies of TR33
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard interviews Neil Davies, Consultancy Manager with TR33 Limited, an environmental company that provides full tree, grounds and estate maintenanc...
#15 -GOOD habits to make positive change in 2022
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Happy New Year to you all. In this first episode of 2022 Richard Dodd talks about how identifying good and bad habits can help you achieve more in 2...
#14 GOAL, set and match! End of season podcast with Richard Dodd
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of 2021 and Richard reflects back on the guests we have chatted with over the past six months! In this episode Richard talks about t...
#13 - The Dog Detectors - interview with Rachael Flavell, Paws for Conservation
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having discovered a passion and fascination for the world of dogs and detection in her previous role as a dog handler and trainer at a leading interna...
#12 Botanists, plant STD‘s and pond ooze - interview with Joshua Styles, Botanical Specialist and Science Communicator
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua is a pioneering young ecologist and science communicator with a background in botany & conservation, and a 1st class degree in BSc Ecology. Now...
#11 - Making beautiful homes for nature; interview with Faye Clifton, from Green & Blue design company
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Cornwall in 2005, fellow B Corp, Green & Blue, are leading the way in designing beautiful, stylish products, that help wildlife. Here we talk ...
#10 Career Changing - interview with Wildwood Ecologists Ian Weller and David Withington
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Dodd talks to two members of the Wildwood team, Ian Weller and David Withington, whom have both completely changed to a new career in ecology....
#09 Ecosystems, biodiversity net gain and tango dancing - interview with Tom Butterworth, Technical Director for Biodiversity at WSP
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard interviews Tom Butterworth, who is the Technical Director for Biodiversity, leading the work on Biodiversity Net Gain for WSP, a leading globa...
#08 - 30 years of CIEEM - interview with Sally Hayns, Chief Executive
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Hayns, Chief Executive at the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) talks about why this professional body was est...
#07 What makes a great Senior Ecologist - Ivi Szaboova, Principal Ecologist at Wildwood Ecology
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this 'fireside chat' with Ivi Szaboova, Principal Ecologist at Wildwood Ecology, we discuss the role of a senior member of the ecology team - s...
#06 Every site matters - interview with Marcus Kohler of MKA Ecology
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MKA Ecology works in many areas, from large scale restoration and rewilding projects to working with local councils on their site management. Their ma...
#05 Building brand and culture - interview with Rob Oates of Arbtech
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast interview with Rob Oates, Director and El Capitan of Arbtech Ecological and Arboricultural Consultancy. Website:Â https://arbtech.co.uk/ Linke...
#04 Making the case for a career as an ecological contractor and Biodiversity Net Gain - interview with Julia Baker of Balfour Beatty
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Julia Baker, Biodiversity Technical Specialist at Balfour Beatty; one of the major infrastructure contractors in the UK. Julia has desi...
#03 From graduate to ecologist - with Jake Jones
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Jake Jones, who discusses his early career journey as a graduate from Cardiff University to gaining a permanent full time position with...
#02 Welcome to the Ecology Academy Podcast
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Dodd introduces the podcast and what you can expect from the next couple of months as we delve into the wonderful world of ecology. Send your ...
#01 The Ecology Academy - Trailer
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ecology Academy podcast is a show where we get to talk and learn about all things ecological, including interviews with top ecologists (both emplo...