Yvonne Conchie

Hello!

I am a freelance chartered geographer specialising in rural and heritage based, community led projects in the north of England.

“Yvonne is highly effective at tackling problems at a local level.
She has an outstanding knowledge of the issues that impact on remote rural communities and is able to use this insight to work in these communities to develop tailored solutions.
She is endlessly creative in suggesting opportunities and ideas, and truly outstanding at supporting others to capitalise on these ideas, including securing funding to make them happen.
She is a true place maker.”
– Dr Nicola Thompson, Research Associate at Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy

I support organisations to make the best of their wildlife, stories, buildings, and landscapes.

I have over 30 years experience working in the countryside of northern England and hold post-graduate qualifications in countryside management, sustainable rural development, and teaching. I’m a Chartered Geographer professionally accredited by the Royal Geographic Society, and am also accredited by the Carbon Literacy Trust. I enjoy helping people and places to become more resilient, by restoring nature, adapting to climate change, and sharing experiences. Based near Allendale in the North Pennines AONB, I live with my family and other animals on a three acre smallholding which we’re wilding together, as small part of a landscape scale regeneration.

See my current & recent projects page for what I am working on.