WHO WE ARE
Somerset Mammal Group is a large community that brings together people with a shared interest in mammals. Below you can find out more about the people on the committee.
SUNNY JONES
Secretary
Sunny took the role of Co-Chair in 2022, then the role of Membership Secretary in 2023 after joining Somerset Mammal Group in 2019 where she initially attended the National Dormouse Monitoring Projects at Goblin Combe and Batts Combe as a licence trainee. Sunny is an ecologist with a keen interest in promoting human connection with nature through enjoyment, education, and empathy to ultimately support ecosystem. recovery. Sunny is particularly interested in how surveying and engaging with our native mammals can promote this connection.
JAMIE EDMONDS
Treasurer
Jamie joined the Somerset Mammal Group committee as treasurer in 2017 when the group reformed and has remained in position to date. Jamie is an ecologist with over 15 years’ experience. He currently co-ordinates the National Dormouse Monitoring Project (NDMP) at The Perch and runs the NDMP at Goblin Combe, which he set up in 2010. Jamie has a passion for all things wildlife and is committed to the success and progression of Somerset Mammal Group.
NATHAN LEGALL
Records Officer
Nathaniel is an Ecologist with 10 years’ experience working in the nature conservation sector having previously held several roles in London and Somerset for their respective local wildlife trusts. One of his focusses as Records Officer on the Somerset mammal group committee is production of the county atlas.
CHARLOTTE WILES
Media Officer
Charlotte joined the Somerset Mammal Group in 2022. She studied Environmental Science and has volunteered for the Wildlife Trust in the past. She currently works as an ecologist and enjoys joining the group on dormouse surveys in Cheddar. She is excited to learn more about the mammals of Somerset and learn new survey techniques.
LUCY KING
Events Manager
Lucy joined Somerset Mammal Group in 2024. Having studied Earth Sciences at university, her first experience of wildlife surveying was a harvest mouse survey run by Devon Mammal Group in 2022. Since then Lucy has continued attending surveys, including dormouse surveys organised by Somerset Mammal Group, and has also volunteered in a variety of roles with the National Trust, RSPB, Somerset Wildlife Trust, and the Woodland Trust. Having originally been inspired to get involved in wildlife conservation through attending a community event, Lucy took up the role of Events Manager to help provide opportunities for others to do the same. In her spare time Lucy enjoys bouldering and arts and crafts, particularly jewellery and textiles.