Nora Schuring - Adviseur Water, Natuur en Landschap

From an early age, I have been fascinated by nature and the processes that shape the landscapes around us. This interest led me to study Earth Sciences, followed by a Master’s degree in Earth Surface and Water. During my studies, I learned a great deal about the natural processes that shape landscapes through the interaction of water, soil and vegetation, as well as how human activity has altered these systems.

After graduating, I started working as a water management consultant. In this role, I worked on a wide range of issues related to freshwater availability, drought and flooding, while gaining an increasingly thorough understanding of the Dutch water system. However, my interests have always extended beyond water alone. I am particularly interested in the interactions between water, soil, nature and the wider landscape.

How did a landscape develop? Which natural processes are at work? How have we changed these processes through human intervention? And how can we make use of natural processes to improve the way an area is designed and managed? These are the kinds of questions that inspire me.

Working at Stroming therefore feels a little like returning to what originally drew me to Earth Sciences: looking at landscapes from a broad perspective and trying to understand how everything is interconnected. I bring my knowledge and experience in water management to this work, while at the same time having the opportunity to further develop my knowledge of nature and ecology.

Outside of work, I also prefer to spend my time outdoors and in nature. When travelling, I enjoy heading out on foot and exploring as much of the natural environment and surrounding landscape as possible.