Tom Andries

Tom Andries is a seasoned environmental professional with extensive experience in biodiversity protection and restoration projects in Belgium. Since April 2016, Tom has served as a Project Coordinator at Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos, leading initiatives such as the LIFE B4B project focused on enhancing biodiversity through four key pillars. Previously, Tom worked as a Monitoring Expert with NEEMO and ASTRALE GEIE, overseeing LIFE+ Nature projects in the Benelux for the European Commission. Additional roles include Programme Manager, where Tom co-drafted management plans for Natura 2000 sites in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Brussels region, and Nature Conservation Consultant at Natuurpunt, managing regional conservation efforts. Tom holds a Master's degree in Biology from the University of Antwerp and has also contributed as a part-time lecturer in nature conservation and management.