Sarah B., Beca
“I've been lucky enough to complete training relating to terrestrial fauna with both Marc and Mike at different times who are excellent teachers with a wealth of knowledge. Both are patient, knowledgeable, and committed to staying up to date with best-practice methods and emerging research so field methods are not only practical but also aligned with latest developments. I would definitely recommend their training courses for anyone looking to further their knowledge and confidence relating to fauna surveys and management”
Alisha H., Bioresearches
“Mike has an absolute wealth of knowledge that he shares in a very calm, patient manner (or with vicious wit). He’s fantastic at cultivating a learning environment where everyone feels confident to give things a go.
Marc is an incredibly down-to-earth, engaging, and knowledgeable trainer. He always has an eye out for scenarios he can turn into teaching moments and is fantastic at addressing questions you hadn't yet thought to ask. His advice is invaluable for bridging gaps between theory and practical field application, ironing out uncertainties when approaching unusual sites, and ensuring you are delivering the best outcomes for fauna and clients. I found Marc's training has really helped me streamline my process and approach fauna management with confidence.”
Shamyi L., Tonkin + Taylor
“The drive of resources provided on the online portion of the training are very useful. I revisit these resources when undertaking works. I found the hands on approach in which enactment of real-life surveys were used during training very useful. I appreciated having the training in several different landscapes/habitat types to employ our situational awareness and understand what to look for.”
Peter V., Beca
“Marc has a wealth of knowledge on the ecology of New Zealand bats and enjoyed sharing his knowledge and answering my endless questions. In the field, Marc helped train me in the use and strategic placement of ABMs, assessment of trees for potential roost risk and general habitat assessment. Marc also provided great assistance in learning to analyse ABM data and fielding many ‘is this a bat’ queries.”
David C., EcoQuest Education Foundation
“ I found Marc to be an excellent teacher and leader in all aspects of this work and I learned a great deal from him that significantly progressed my knowledge and skills in this field.”
Madara V., Wild Ecology
“Mike was patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated – often spending hours teaching beginners how to handle bats correctly. His ability to break down complex concepts into manageable steps was invaluable.”
Virginia M., The Forest Bridge Trust