Kathryn Smith

I studied Zoology at the University of Liverpool before going on to undertake an MSc in Conservation Biology. Having grown up in a rural setting, I have always had a keen interest in the outdoors and nature and wanted to be a farmer as a child. Instead, I have found myself working with farmers to help navigate the complexities of nature conservation on farmland, and to share positive examples of how this can be done.

I joined the RSPB in 2008, where I work as a Project Manager in the Technical Advice team. A key part of my role is to support and coordinate the Farm Wildlife partnership, which is a fantastic resource that I am very proud to be involved with.

Living on the west coast of Scotland, I am surrounded by crofting communities and the wildlife associated with this type of farmland. I spend as much time enjoying it as I possibly can, either on foot or on horseback.