Nike Doggart
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Nike Doggart is a conservationist
, environmental activist, and writer
.
Doggart, MA, MSc, was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
and at University College, London. Doggart began her career as a marine conservationist in Belize
. Her research work in the forests of Tanzania
has yielded the discovery of various new species, including a frog from the Eastern Arc Mountains
which is named after her -- Arthroleptis nikeae
Doggart is an advisor to the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group. She has successfully lobbied the Tanzanian government to conserve water and forestry resources, and to promote environmentally sustainable forms of economic development. One of the most innovative and successful programs that she has promoted is the introduction of sustainable butterfly farming for women living adjacent to the Amani Nature Reserve.
Doggart was a presenter and advisor on the BBC
's Villages on the Front Line, broadcast in 2006. She is the Editor of The Arc Journal. She has two children, Amani and Olivia.
Conservationist
Conservationists are proponents or advocates of conservation. They advocate for the protection of all the species in an ecosystem with a strong focus on the natural environment...
, environmental activist, and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
.
Doggart, MA, MSc, was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
and at University College, London. Doggart began her career as a marine conservationist in Belize
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
. Her research work in the forests of Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
has yielded the discovery of various new species, including a frog from the Eastern Arc Mountains
Eastern Arc Mountains
The Eastern Arc Mountains are a chain of mountains found in Kenya and Tanzania. It comprises:* Taita Hills* North and South Pare* East and West Usambara* North and South Nguru* Ukaguru* Uluguru Mountains* Rubeho* Udzungwa Mountains* Mahenge Escarpment...
which is named after her -- Arthroleptis nikeae
Doggart is an advisor to the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group. She has successfully lobbied the Tanzanian government to conserve water and forestry resources, and to promote environmentally sustainable forms of economic development. One of the most innovative and successful programs that she has promoted is the introduction of sustainable butterfly farming for women living adjacent to the Amani Nature Reserve.
Doggart was a presenter and advisor on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Villages on the Front Line, broadcast in 2006. She is the Editor of The Arc Journal. She has two children, Amani and Olivia.