Tara Garraty
15th Oct – Public Spaces Theatre / 10am – 10:45am
Realising its Potential: The Opportunities of Biodiversity Net Gain
The eagerly awaited legislation was introduced earlier this year, mandating a 10% biodiversity gain on new developments, as well as a 30-year management plan. Is it proving to be as successful as hoped? Where are the biggest opportunities for those working in the public spaces sector? What do designers and contractors need to consider when choosing solutions for each site, and how can suppliers assist to ensure success? Our panel discuss the ongoing impact of Biodiversity Net Gain.
BIO
Tara Garraty, BSc, MSc Conservation Biology, PhD Conservation Biology (Pending), is a seasoned Biodiversity Specialist and Sustainability Scientist at Tunley Environmental. Tara has a specialised background in ecology and conservation biology. She holds a BSc and MSc degree in Conservation Biology, focusing on ecosystem services and ecosystem health, and is in the process of submitting her PhD in Conservation Biology, titled “An Ecological Model: Quantifying Links Between Biodiversity, Hydrological Events, and Climate Change within the Peruvian Amazon,” which focus on the impacts on biodiversity in a changing climate. Tara’s career has concentrated on research and education in tropical and marine conservation, climate change, sustainability science, ecosystem function, biodiversity, and general ecology. Her in-depth research, which includes extensive statistical ecological and climatic modelling, offers a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of climate change on crucial tropical ecosystems. Driven by her passion for preserving the planet, her main career goals are to contribute towards global conservation and sustainability objectives, educate public platforms on essential environmental issues, and promote sustainable practices through fieldwork, education, and research.
