Douglas is a principal field research scientist for ADAS. He has a BSc in Ecology & Conservation and specialises in botanical survey fieldwork, arable plant ecology, and soil physical assessments.

The research he works on includes non-chemical weed control methods, herbicide resistance testing, and the use of cover crops for pollution alleviation and nitrogen efficiency. Douglas has worked extensively on the long term mob grazing experimental trial – including biodiversity data collection at Weston Park Farm, as part of a project to better understand the benefits and trade-offs in alternative grazing systems.