Richard is Earth Science Manager for the Jurassic Coast

Richard is a graduate in Geology from the University of Hull with experience in the oil industry, conservation and geological interpretation. He became the first warden at the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre in 1986 and worked there until 1997 when he joined Dorset County Council as the Jurassic Coast Project Officer. Following the successful nomination of the Dorset and East Devon Coast as a World Heritage Site, he now leads on conservation of the Site (in co-operation with Natural England) and the development of what has become known as 'first person Interpretation'. Outside work, Richard is a keen SCUBA diver, photographer (both above and below the water), walker and general enthusiast in the natural world.