Euan Bowditch

Euan Bowditch is a Researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), based at the Scottish School of Forestry. He holds a PhD in Sustainability from UHI and has extensive experience in interdisciplinary forestry research, combining ecological and social sciences. His academic roles include module leadership for Environment Impact Assessment and coordinating the annual 'Integrated Land Use' Conference.

• Education:
  • PhD in Sustainability (2016), University of Aberdeen (UHI)
  • LLM in Environmental Law (2006), University of Nottingham
  • BSc (Hons) Forest and Woodland Management (2004), University of Central Lancashire

Research focuses on climate-smart forestry, socio-ecological systems, and elm conservation. Notable projects include UK Future Treescapes Fellowship (NERC/DEFRA), STAND treescape expansion project, and(elm conservation initiatives like 'Long Live the Elm'.

Awards include the Sir George Campbell Memorial Trophy (2022). Supervised PhD students include Precious Munyanduki and George Gunn. Active in grants like Innovate UK's deer deterrent project and Nature Restoration Fund initiatives.

Led the Wooded Landscapes Research Group and collaborates internationally on forest policy and mountain region sustainability.