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The UK’s market leader in high-resolution digital aerial offshore wildlife surveys.
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Louisiana Coastal Zone Survey

Louisiana Coastal Zone Survey

HiDef, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Louisiana Delta Waterfowl, has completed data collection on a groundbreaking comparative study comparing traditional visual aerial survey methods for migratory waterfowl with HiDef’s bespoke Digital Aerial Survey (DAS) methodology. The current survey method in Louisiana has State biologists flying at an altitude… Continue Reading

Louisiana Coastal Zone Survey

Louisiana Coastal Zone Survey

HiDef, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Louisiana Delta Waterfowl, has completed data collection on a groundbreaking comparative study comparing traditional visual aerial survey methods for migratory waterfowl with HiDef’s bespoke Digital Aerial Survey (DAS) methodology. The current survey method in Louisiana has State biologists flying at an altitude… Continue Reading

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Gary Close – Project Manager

Gary Close – Project Manager

Gary joined HiDef in January 2023 as a Project Manager and will be working with the projects team on management of aerial surveys. He will also be working closely with the Operations and Consultancy teams.

He comes from a predominately finance based background, working on large scale regulatory projects as well as having project experience from working within the nuclear industry.

Additionally, he has experience of software implementation as well as risk and controls and has strong I.T. and administration experience.

Ben Cockshull – Project Manager

Ben Cockshull – Project Manager

Ben joined HiDef in February 2023 as a Project Manager. He brings with him a broad scientific understanding, having completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences (with study abroad) at the University of Exeter including marine biology, microbial ecology and operations management. Prior to his role at HiDef, Ben worked as a Scientific Consultant at… Continue Reading

Anna Macklin – Project Manager

Anna Macklin – Project Manager

Anna joined HiDef in June 2022 as a Project Manager.  She has a passion for the marine environment with a background in marine biology and ecology, having completed an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Exeter in 2018.  Her research involved mapping fish lifecycle biogeography amongst seagrass, mangroves and coral reefs. Anna… Continue Reading

Catherine Irwin – Head of Projects

Catherine Irwin – Head of Projects

Catherine has a background in geography and spatial analysis, having completed an undergraduate degree in geography at the University of Glasgow in 2013. Catherine is our lead project manager, she is responsible for the delivery of a number of HiDef’s high-profile projects, including those for the renewable and conservation sectors. Since joining HiDef in the… Continue Reading

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