John Howell is an environmental specialist with 30 years of experience that bridges the natural resources, mining, infrastructure and development sectors, mainly in rural areas. His work has covered environmental impact assessment, project planning and management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, participatory training, and wider policy and institutional activities. In the technical area, John has particular expertise in erosion control, slope stabilisation and silviculture. He has worked across continents in many countries including Liberia, Nepal, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, India, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Belize, Trinidad and Tobago, Guinea, South Sudan and the United Kingdom.