After spending over a decade working abroad in forest and peatland conservation, restoration, and carbon projects, Robert returned to Ireland to work in ecology and forestry. He has a BSc in Zoology, a MSc in Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security, and a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Forestry from Bangor University, and is a Technical Member of the Society of Irish Foresters. Robert works primarily on afforestation in the South-east of Ireland.