Rewilding pioneer and keen birder Dominic Buscall joins board of BTO along with university prof Stephen Willis

Dominic Buscall - founded Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk 

DOMINIC Buscall who, in 2018, set up the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project in North Norfolk has been elected a trustee of the BTO.

The site, which regularly features in BBC TV's Springwatch, combines rewilding, regenerative farming and traditional conservation, the aims being to restore nature, fight climate change and engage and educate people about the natural world.

Dominic’s previous background was in management consulting where he developed strategic skills. 

Away from work he enjoys cycling, swimming and birding.

Also elected to the board at the BTO's annual meeting held online via Zoom yesterday (November 18) was Stephen Willis, Professor of Ecology and Conservation, Director of Research and Deputy Head of Department at Durham University. 

He has had a lifelong interest in birds and the study of birds led to his academic career in ecology.

Stephen has been involved with BTO in various ways over the years, including survey volunteering, learning to ring and participating in research collaborations. 

                                                               

Stephen Willis enthusiasm for birds led to career as academic ecologist