Tim is a 34 year old environmental scientist, adventurer and sportsman who has undertaken expeditions throughout the world, including to Antarctica, the Arctic, Central America, Asia and Australia, and participates at a highly competitive level in a number of sports.
A sought after public speaker, Tim addresses a wide range of audiences, including schools, industry, conference groups. His talks are motivated by a belief that everyone can make a difference, and that people should aspire to achieve their goals whatever they might be. With this in mind, Tim often uses the talks he gives to put across his personal views about the environment. In the case of industry, he is a firm advocate of incorporating the environment into business decision making to bring about improved environmental and business outcomes.
Tim is currently working in Australia as a senior environmental scientist & land resource manager with URS Aust. Ltd, a major international environmental consulting firm. He holds Masters qualifications in both science and environmental law. His background includes seven years environmental consultancy & six years environmental project management experience in Europe, the Americas &Australia in both the public & private sectors.
In addition, Tim’s specialist skills and experience include environmental auditing/site assessment, natural resource management, rural extension project work in developing countries, environmental management systems design & implementation, & environmental law.
EXPLORATION - Expeditions include a number of world firsts, and have involved the use of a range of outdoor skills including ski-manhauling, climbing, cycling, trekking, kayaking and caving. Notable achievements include:
¨ Achieved world records for fastest unsupported time to the South Pole (47 days) and longest unsupported distance covered (1,580kms) on 1999 Expedition to Antarctica;
¨ Traversed Spitsbergen Island, in the northern Arctic Ocean, in 1996, involving an unsupported crossing of 600kms of crevassed ice sheet and frozen Arctic Ocean with expedition co-member;
¨ Completed the first unsupported crossing of the Pedirka Desert in South Australia, July 2000 with expedition partner Peter Treseder;
¨ First bicycle traverse of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in Mexico, 1995.
SPORT – Tim is an accomplished Rower and Rugby player including winning medals at both national and international levels at rowing; and is a Winner of the British rowing machine championship in 1996, competing against Olympic Level Competition.
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