Author Archives: Jim Mitchell

About Jim Mitchell

I work in the field of interpretation - meaning interpreting our heritage, both natural and social, to help people understand and gain a sense of place. In my current role I work for a National Park Authority, previously I have plied my trade with councils, charities and in land management, as well as working as a tourist/wildlife guide. In this vein I’ve been involved with many forms of communication - publications, face to face, events, websites, walks, talks, trails, visitor centres, etc. One of my main interests is how experiences can shape attitudes (and consequently behaviour), in particular those experienced in nature or ‘wild’ settings. I’m interested in how childhood experience shapes values as well as those who come to the natural world later in life.