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Stijn  Schotema

Stijn Schotema

Breda

Summary

Energized by a passion for ecological restoration and climate adaptation, I excelled as a forestry intern at Scottish Wildlife Trust, enhancing wildlife habitats and promoting biodiversity. My quick learning ability and showcasing problem-solving skills led to significant improvements in forest management practices.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Natural Cementary Maashorst
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Managed invasive species control programs, reducing their spread and protecting native habitats.
  • Helped in daily tasks surrounding the maintenance of the reserve

Forestry Intern

Scottish Wildlife Trust
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Improved wildlife habitats through the implementation of effective forest management practices.
  • Promoted biodiversity within managed forests by emphasizing the importance of maintaining diverse age classes among trees.
  • Supported ecosystem restoration projects, removing invasive species and promoting native flora growth.

Forestry Intern

Estate Den Treek Henschoten
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Improved wildlife habitats through the implementation of effective forest management practices.
  • Supported ecosystem restoration projects, removing invasive species and promoting native flora growth.
  • Optimized trail maintenance efforts, ensuring safe recreational access for visitors while minimizing environmental impact.
  • Developed strong communication skills by regularly presenting findings from fieldwork assignments at meetings with supervisors.

Intern

Golfclub De Rosendaelsche
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Maintained safe and visually appealing course appearance by trimming trees, shrubs, and hedges.
  • Aided in daily work in and around the golf course.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Avans University of Applied Science
Breda, Netherlands
05-2026

Level 4 Secondary Vocational Education - Forestry

Helcion College
Velp, Netherlands
07-2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Research and analysis
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Forest inventory
  • Environmental education
  • Ecological restoration

Languages

Dutch
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Intern

Natural Cementary Maashorst
04.2021 - 06.2021

Forestry Intern

Estate Den Treek Henschoten
08.2020 - 11.2020

Forestry Intern

Scottish Wildlife Trust
01.2020 - 04.2021

Intern

Golfclub De Rosendaelsche
01.2019 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Avans University of Applied Science

Level 4 Secondary Vocational Education - Forestry

Helcion College
Stijn Schotema