Biplang Yadok
Ecologist at Te Whangai Trust - Entrepreneurial Community Initiated Enterprise. Social Activists. Researchers.- Claim this Profile
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I recommend you as a skilled Researcher and Mentor
I recommend you as a skilled Researcher and Mentor
I recommend you as a skilled Researcher and Mentor
I recommend you as a skilled Researcher and Mentor
Credentials
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Certificate of Completion of Online Module (Introduction to working with animals in Research at UWA
The University of Western Australia (UWA Research Enterprise)Oct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)
DuolingoMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Health, Safety, Security and Environment Course (Level 2)
Institute of Industrial Security and SafetyOct, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of National Service
Naitional Youth Service CorpsMar, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate
Waec LLCJun, 2003- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Te Whāngai Trust
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecologist
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Jun 2020 - Present
Providing ecological impact assessment and estimating projected Carbon sequestration for intended forest restoration projects. Strategic meetings with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Council and mana whenua) in order to work out strategies for our planting projects across various landscapes. Execution of planting projects and explanation of health and safety procedures. Preparing biosecurity plans for intended projects. Adhering to landscape architects' native species planting plans and advising clients on the choice of native tree species for planting.
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University of Canterbury
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2018 - May 2020
Organising plant and wildlife data collected from the Nigerian Montane Forest Project (NMFP). Writing scientific papers and reports, and organising NMFP collaborative meetings.
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University of Canterbury
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic support staff
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
Assisted in teaching first year undergraduate students (Bio 113: Diversity of life) and guided students on the use of laboratory equipment. Data encoding and organisation.
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Research Associate
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
Wildlife surveys of behaviour and distribution of vertebrate animals and insects in Ngel Nyaki forest reserve. Assisted in initiating forest regeneration experiments. Supervised undergraduate carrying out industrial training in Ngel Nyaki forest reserve. Initiated a monthly survey of bird species in Ngel Nyaki forest reserve.
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Pioneer Science Coordinator
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
Planning (roasters) and supervision of scientific projects being carried out at Ngel Nyaki forest reserve. Organised a proper storage system of plant and animal samples/tissues in the herbarium. Trained field assistants in the use of scientific equipment. Assisted in the supervision of field assistants collecting data from Ngel Nyaki forest reserve for post graduate students at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Analysed some collected data and prepared reports for the field station.
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Secondary School Science Teacher
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
I taught Physics, Agricultural Science and Geography to senior secondary school students
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Secondary School Teacher
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Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
I taught Introductory Technology to junior secondary school students.
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Photographer
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Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
I took passport and portrait photographs of students from the Federal College of Education, Pankshin. I still take photographs now but as a hobby and occasionally I get paid.
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Intern
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
I assisted many Conservation Biology researchers carry out research in the field; some of the experience I got during that time include bird survey, bird trapping (mist nets) and handling, nest observation, sampling bird faeces and separation, entering data on Microsoft Excel and vegetation sampling. I was also involved in a project that created conservation awareness for village communities surrounding Amurum forest Reserve (Sustainability and Conservation Education for Rural Areas, SCERA). In this project we assisted in administering questionnaires and organising meetings between the villagers and the researchers,More information on SCERA can be found on the link below.https://www.equatorinitiative.org/2017/06/22/building-sustainable-partnerships-to-promote-capacity-building-and-rural-empowerment-for-community-based-conservation/
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Team Member
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Oct 2003 - Oct 2004
Assisted in creating awareness on HIV/AIDS to people in different communities within Pankshin Local Government area of Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Education
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2015 - 2018
University of Canterbury
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology -
2011 - 2014
University of Jos
Master's degree, Msc in Conservation Biology -
2005 - 2009
University of Jos
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Zoology -
2001 - 2003
Boys' Secondary School
Gindiri, Mangu L.G.A, Nigeria, Secondary School -
1996 - 2001
Government Science Secondary School Kuru
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1991 - 1996
Fatima Primary School PanKshin
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