Profile
Clementine Pons
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About Me:
Hi! I’m Clem and I help restore peatlands in the wild and hilly North Pennines. 🌱💧🦃 I’ve always been interested in nature and biodiversity.
When I’m not working, I love hiking 🏔️, reading fantasy books 📖, bird watching🐦 and cooking 🍲.
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I am originally from the South of France, in the Pyrenees. I’ve spent my childhood being outdoors and helping my parents at the farm.
I moved to England 4 years ago to initially improve my English. As I loved it so much, I ended up staying.
I’ve lived in different parts of the country but I can say with certainty that Durham is my favourite so far! There’s nature all around and I’ve met amazing people!
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My pronouns are:
She/Her
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My Work:
I am a peatland support office in the North Pennines where I help our team restore our peatlands.
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Peatlands are really important because they store carbon and help slowing the flow of water from the hills to reduce the impact of flooding downstream.
Sadly, many peatlands have been neglected or damaged. That’s where my job comes in – I work to restore and take care of them and hopefully reducing the effects of climate change further down the line.
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Education:
I completed my A-levels in Science and studied Literature and Journalism at university.
I quickly realised that working in an office 5 days a week was not for me. I needed to be outside and do something meaningful for the planet.
Two years ago, I started a program in Countryside Management and Conservation. In this course, I learned how to take care of natural habitats and manage the skills needed for countryside estates.
This led me to my current job and I do not regret any part of the journey!
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Qualifications:
A-level in Biology
Bachelor’s degree in Literature
Master’s degree in Journalism
Diploma level 3 in Conservation and Countryside Management
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Work History:
Before working in the North Pennines, I worked a few months in Communications and Social media. Even though it wasn’t a career path for me, it allowed me to be creative which I really enjoyed.
During my Diploma in Conservation, I volunteered in a London park to help the conservation team in managing woodlands and grasslands. I helped in river restoration, cutting trees to encourage other plants to grow, building a hibernaculum (a very cool shelter for insects), etc. That was an amazing experience where I’ve learnt a lot from really passionate people.
While studying at university, I also worked as a Barista in cafes.
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Current Job:
Peatland Support Officer
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Employer:
North Pennines National Landscape
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Journalist
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I'd would love to be a wildlife photographer.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I love Tender, a British electronic duo or Kaleo, an icelandic blues rock band.
What's your favourite food?
Controversial but ham and pineapple pizza!
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