Andrew graduated with a MSc in Conservation Ecology from the University of Stellenbosch in March 2016. His thesis focused primarily on the comparisons between the invertebrate and plant assemblages within a selection of degraded and pristine watercourses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has since published two chapters of his thesis within internationally recognised scientific journals. Andrew currently specialises in wetland and aquatic ecology, with over 5 years’ experience in the respective specialist fields. He is competent with full wetland and aquatic assessment including analysis of Present Ecological State, Ecological Importance and Sensitivity, impact assessments (including mitigation recommendations), risk assessment as well as wetland and riparian delineation. He is registered with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat.) in the field of Ecological Science and is also an accredited SASSv5 practitioner as part of the National Aquatic Ecosystem Health Monitoring Programme.