Ms. Adeola Oluwafemi

Oluwafemi Adeola Precious is a forestry and environmental sustainability professional, researcher and Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, where she is pursuing an MSc in Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics. She holds a Bachelor of Agriculture in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management from Ekiti State University, Nigeria, and a Master of Science degree in Forest Biology and Silviculture. Her academic and research interests focus on forest genetics, genetic diversity and population structure of indigenous tree species, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and the application of scientific research to sustainable forest management and restoration. She is particularly interested in understanding and conserving the genetic resources of indigenous tree species to support ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods.

Beyond academia, Oluwafemi has years of experience in environmental conservation, forest restoration, youth engagement and community-based climate action. She has contributed to initiatives that promote indigenous tree conservation, agroforestry, environmental education and inclusive community participation in sustainability programmes. Her professional engagements include serving as Partnership and Grant Officer at GADEF, South-West Zonal Lead for SDSN Youth Nigeria and Ekiti State Coordinator for YPARD Nigeria. She has also contributed to climate change and forestry initiatives through the Office of the Technical Adviser to the Governor of Ekiti State on Climate Change and Forestry.

Through her academic pursuits, research interests and professional engagements, Oluwafemi seeks to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge, indigenous knowledge and practical conservation efforts. Her long-term goal is to contribute to forest genetic resource conservation, evidence-based restoration and sustainable forest management approaches that strengthen biodiversity, climate resilience, and community livelihoods in Nigeria and beyond.