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!”
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.”
Project Manager Zoe
“How lucky am I to be a working on the Thames Basin Heaths? I really enjoy getting people excited about local heathland and protecting its wildlife.”
Senior Manager 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.”
Senior Warden Kay
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed starting my career in conservation with the project and have learnt so much about the ground-nesting birds and other wildlife of the Thames Basin Heaths. I particularly love bringing all the events together for our annual Heath Week celebrations.”
Seasonal Warden Hannah
“It’s exciting to be part of the team this 2025 season. I feel so lucky to be working on beautiful heathland sites and sharing my passion about the wildlife that lives on them with visitors!”
Seasonal Warden Mark
“I have lived around the Thames Basin Heaths area for over 25 years and have always been passionate about the outdoors and wildlife, in particular birds. Since Covid I’ve been photographing heathland wildlife. I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with the team and spend even more time on the Special Protection Area, exploring and talking about this unique place!”
Seasonal Warden Niall
“After spending a few years as a Ranger in Scotland, the Thames Basin Heaths make a nice change of scene. I look forward to coming to know this special landscape as well as the wildlife that lives here and the people who enjoy nature on the open heath.”
Seasonal Warden Paula
“‘My office for the spring and summer is the Thames Basin Heaths! This rare and beautiful environment is full of diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems. Being surrounded by such natural beauty every day is a constant reminder how important it is to protect these landscapes for nature, for us, and for future generations.”
