Samuel Rees is an ethnobiologist, ecologist and biodiversity conservation consultant; having graduated from the University of Kent with an MSc in Ethnobotany. Samuel’s work focuses on the conservation of culturally and economically valuable species that hold significance with indigenous peoples. Samuels work focuses on developing value chains of non-timber forest products and  conserving biocultural diversity; primarily in Central Africa, but also in Europe, North America and Central Asia. His work contributes to both academic literature and applied conservation projects in the field; and soon he plans to begin his PhD within these fields.

Samuel has further experience within applied ecology and conservation consultancy. Samuel works to advise on development projects and businesses in conserving both species and habitats as well as in adhering to biodiversity reporting standards. With related working experience in completing conservation assessments for endangered species, ecosystem assessment, habitat restoration and public engagement within these fields.