Profile
Daniel Baird
My CV
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Education:
QEHS Hexham to 1987. Newcastle Uni to 1991, Cranfield Uni to 1997
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Qualifications:
BSc Soil Science. MSc Land Resource Management
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Work History:
ADAS, Defra, BBSRC, Environmental Consultancies, Renewables developers,
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Current Job:
Director of small Environmental Planning Consultancy
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I live in Cirencester with my partner and two kids at primary school.
Being my own boss lets me manage my time the way I want and spend more time with the kids.
My main hobbies of travel and cinema went out the window with parenthood.
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The best and most versatile agricultural land is protected in our planning system. I provide advise on the quality of agricultural land so that the best land can be conserved. As well as agricultural land I also advise on the conservation and beneficial reuse of soil resources, and the control of diffuse pollution from land to water.
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About one day a week on field survey work, with the rest of my time half days writing reports and administration.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Consultant Soil Scientist
What did you want to be after you left school?
I never knew
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Pixies
What's your favourite food?
Stodge
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Huge lottery win, animal magnetism and world peace a reluctant third.
Tell us a joke.
Brexit.
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