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Danni Doughty: Soil Surveyor

Age: 27

Employer: Department of Land and Water Conservation

Job description: Mapping soil landscapes by looking at aerial photos and maps. The job involves 50% fieldwork which mostly involves collecting soil samples for testing.

Qualifications: Degree in Applied Science and Geography, UNSW

Best thing about the job : Getting out and seeing countryside I wouldn't normally see.

Worst thing about the job : Convincing landholders it is in their best interest to let me on their land.

Strangest thing you've had to do : Despite spending lots of time on muddy properties, I've only been bogged in the city and I had to dig myself out when I was 7 months pregnant.

When you were at school, did you plan to do this type of work?
I always wanted to work with the environment. I was interested in Earth Science and Geography.
Danni Doughty
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