M Shirkhorshidi

Conservation scientist, trying to do my part in saving our planet

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

Had a great day out visiting Carrifran wildwood in the Scottish Borders with the amazing colleagues from Protected Areas, Innovation and Data team @nature_scot . Thank you @BordersForest for hosting. Inspiring project!

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

Well done team @PeatlandACTION !

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

We've been shortlisted for a Climate Action Award for Nature & Environment! Thanks to the partners who together have made #PeatlandACTION what it is today 👏
@nature_scot
@ScotGovNetZero
@ScotGovRural
@ForestryLS
@cairngormsnews
@lomondtrossachs @scottish_water

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

#JobAlert My old job is up for grab. If you like to gain experience on how to plan for, manage and monitor a £15m budget, this is the job for you! Bonus point, you will work alongside great and super supportive colleagues @PeatlandACTION @nature_scot

https://t.co/wVdDLAZ539

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

Financing in Nature and related Restoration must triple by 2030. Are we ready? Are investors convinced? If any doubt, let us discuss but we have no option.
https://t.co/ZZ2zbPVl9R

[Julia Jones @juliapgjones]

If you do social research about potentially sensitive topics in conservation (eg hunting, land clearance), we hope this paper will be helpful. I'm developing a survey with colleagues in the Comoros & I'm surprised what is and isn't sensitive.

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

I will be at #RoyalHighlandShow this weekend representing @nature_scot and @PeatlandACTION . Come and say hi if you are around!

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

Visiting the #RoyalHighlandShow this week? Come say hello to #PeatlandACTION!

We'll be sharing information on the funding, advice and support available for #PeatlandRestoration.

Find us at the @ScotGov marquee on 4th Ave or look out for our colleagues around the show.

#RHS23

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

Congratulations @EJMilnerGulland . You are inspirational!

[Oxford Biology @OxfordBiology]

Congratulations to @EJMilnerGulland, who has been appointed a DBE for services to international biodiversity conservation!

This highlights her direct contribution to conservation as well as her work enabling others around the world. More info 👇
https://t.co/o47kv6TfhJ

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

Join the #PeatlandACTION team!
We're seeking a Data Officer to support management and analysis of data from survey and monitoring of hydrological, vegetation, #peat depth and water chemistry features along with drone and ground photography

👉https://t.co/zDlk2Llvz0
🕑26 May 2023

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

📢#PeatlandACTION is hiring!✨

We're currently recruiting for the following roles:

🔹Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analyst
🔸Project Coordinator
🔹Workforce Development Adviser
🔸Project Officer - Data Administration

Read more about these roles: https://t.co/8QsXHQqltB

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

We’re #hiring a #PeatlandACTION - Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analyst to develop our use of remote sensing and earth observation tools and innovative technology to benefit the design, delivery and monitoring of #PeatlandRestoration.

👉https://t.co/6uog3JB0uJ
🕑16 May 2023

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

🚨Our latest vacancy is closing soon! 🚨

We're seeking a #PeatlandACTION Project Manager – Delivery to lead and manage delivery as well as lead on aspects of governance and project management.

Details: https://t.co/V8fe15JMc2
Deadline: 28 March 2023

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

📢NEW #PeatlandACTION ROLE ✨

We're seeking a Head of Peatland Operations to lead delivery of targets for #PeatlandRestoration and scale up restoration to meet @ScotGovNetZero's commitment to restore 250,000ha by 2030.

Details: https://t.co/pzj9bgdfKZ
Deadline: 13 February 2023

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

Delighted to be representing @PeatlandACTION at @NatureofScot awards. Lots of inspiring projects in the shortlist! #NatureOfScotland

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

Partnership working is key to Peatland ACTION success. Delighted over 80 people came to Peatland ACTION's Forum to do just that! Thanks @NatureScot @SW_SLM @ForestryLS @lomondtrossachs @cairngormsnews @CarbonCentre @ShetlandAmenity @tweed_forum @UOCharlabhaigh @ScotGovNetZero

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Scotland's first academic #PeatlandRestoration course is now open for booking @SRUC in partnership with @PeatlandACTION, aiming to address our ambitious climate targets and the skills shortages in this fast-growing sector #ScotCareersWeek22
Find out more: https://t.co/5EaEAolsEz

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

A great entry-level opportunity for anyone interested in a #career in #conservation and #environment

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

📣 Job Vacancy 📣
Our @nature_scot #PeatlandACTION team is expanding with a new administrative support role covering vitally important tasks underpinning our #PeatlandRestoration work.

Want to know more?
Job details: https://t.co/h05HzTsN8R
Closing date: Noon, 26 September 2022

[Julia Jones @juliapgjones]

If there are conservation scientists/biologists/zoologists following you please share. We are advertising 5 (yes 5!) permanent positions @BangorUni. Such a great place to live & work: Snowdonia is perfect for field teaching & personal adventures 🧵
https://t.co/o6fWUsEvZq

[M Shirkhorshidi @Mahboobeh]

Out in the field today to finalise the location of the first 'forest to bog' carbon flux tower in #Scotland funded by @PeatlandACTION.
With @CarbonCentre @UK_CEH @ForestryLS

[Stephanie Brittain @StephBrittain]

There's still time to contribute to our online survey that explores different approaches to local community #participation in #conservation research. Please share your views by 24th June #Consocsci #AcademicTwitter Plz RT @ICCS_updates @BiogeoBerlin https://t.co/D2lL9klvfR

[EJ Milner-Gulland @EJMilnerGulland]

I like the term #NaturePositive but have been getting concerned about how it's being loosely applied to anything nice we do for #nature. We need to stand firm with the https://t.co/z6GjPJ88UP definition which is clear about baseline, measurability, and timeframe. A 🧵