PhD Ecologist · 8 Years Researching Wolves · 5-Day Immersive Tours
Into the Primeval Forest
With the Scientist Who Calls It Home
About Your Guide
A biologist living in Europe's last primeval forest
I'm Tom, a PhD ecologist based in the Białowieża Forest in eastern Poland. I moved here to study how wolves shape ecosystems — and never left. My current research explores how wolves and humans influence beaver impacts on trees.
Half Polish, half British, I grew up near Snowdonia in Wales — a landscape denuded of trees where you'd struggle to see anything wilder than a squirrel. In Białowieża, wolves, bison and moose canter through gardens. This wildlife was once common across all of Europe. As scientists who study this forest, we aim to share its secrets while exploring woods where few people ever go.
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Five days exploring the old-growth forest with scientists who research it
Secrets of the Old-Growth Seminar
A cross between a wildlife tour and a field course. Track wolves, survey camera traps, explore beaver meadows, and walk through forests where few people ever go.
What our clients say
We spent four days with Tom discovering Bialowieza Forest and couldn\'t be more satisfied. Tom has extensive knowledge of the history of the forest, its ecosystems and mammals, especially wolves and beavers. As a photography collective we had specific requirements for our trip and Tom has perfectly alligned his program with our wishes.
Split Collective
Hans-Böckler Foundation, Germany
Tom took our group of students on a guided tour through a part of the Bialowieza Forest. It was one of the highlights of our trip to the Bialowieza Region. Tom is truly an expert in his field and was able to interconnect aspects of politics, wildlife and economics which was just perfect for us.
Nina Mirza
Hans-Böckler Foundation, Germany
I hired Tom for a private tour of the Białowieża Forest last summer (2024) to deepen my understanding of the forest for a book I am writing on intergeneration trauma, and with the desire to learn as much as possible about this particular forest from an expert — its history, its ecological systems, its wildlife (especially wolves) and conservation issues. Tom was able to tailor the tour to fit my needs beautifully, and to provide additional information that I did not even know I needed! Tom\'s deep knowledge and love for the forest combined with his easy-going personality created the perfect way to connect with the forest on a deeper level. I highly recommend Tom\'s tour of Białowieża Forest. It is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricate workings of an old-growth forest, with an experience is both deeply educational and awe-inspiring.
Stephanie J. Ryan
Professor of Art, California State University, Fresno
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