Liaam Davids
@liaamdavids
I deliver auditable biodiversity footprint assessments using GIS and ecological modelling.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At The Biodiversity Footprint Company, I deliver end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessments for mining, energy, and agriculture clients using the BD Protocol and BFAS.
I combine GIS, remote sensing, field data, and ecological modelling to assess ecosystem condition, identify material species, screen biodiversity risks, and produce decision-ready biodiversity accounts.
My background in landscape and community ecology includes field sampling, scientific publications on arthropod communities, and a PhD in Conservation Ecology from Stellenbosch University.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Biodiversity Footprint Analyst
The Biodiversity Footprint Company
Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)
Delivers technical biodiversity footprint assessments end to end using the BD Protocol and BFAS, producing Statements of Biodiversity Position and Performance. Conducts ecosystem condition assessments, spatial analysis, and GIS work, and authors client-facing technical deliverables.
Field Technician
Stellenbosch University
Mar 2017 - Mar 2024 (7 years)
Coordinated fieldwork logistics and conducted in-field sampling of flora and invertebrates. Performed species identification and data analysis for the Mondi Ecological Networks Programme.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stellenbosch University
Doctor of Philosophy, Conservation Ecology
PhD in Conservation Ecology from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2025.
Stellenbosch University
Master of Science, Conservation Ecology
MSc in Conservation Ecology from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2021.
St. John
Certificate, First Aid
Completed First Aid Level 1 training with St. John in 2021.
University of Pretoria
Certificate, Environmental Impact Administration
Completed Environmental Impact Administration training at the University of Pretoria in 2021.
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science, Conservation Ecology
BSc in Conservation Ecology from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2017.
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