We work with a range or ecological consultants and associates. Combined with our in-house technical expertise, we can bring an unparalleled breadth and depth of experience to your project.

Dr. Keith Alexander: Entomologist

Dr. Keith Alexander: Entomologist

One of the UK's foremost specialists in the conservation of terrestrial invertebrates, and particularly wood-decay (saproxylic) communities and grasslands. Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and recipient of the Marsh Award for Insect Conservation in 2005.

Mike Alexander: Management planning specialist and facilitator

Mike Alexander: Management planning specialist and facilitator

Developed the concept of Countryside Management System (CMS) and member of the CMS Management Team. Facilitated the development of the current management planning guidelines for Ramsar and author of Management Planning for Nature Conservation.

 

Dr. J. Pat Doody: Ecologist and coastal consultant

Dr. J. Pat Doody: Ecologist and coastal consultant

Coastal ecologist specialising in all aspects of coastal conservation, management and restoration. 20 years with the UK Government nature conservation agencies. Author and consultant in Europe and North America for the last 10 years.

Niall Grieve: Freshwater Ecologist

Niall Grieve: Freshwater Ecologist

Over 25 years' experience of working as a freshwater ecologist including the extension of RIVPACS, River Habitat Survey and macrophyte survey. Specialist knowledge of hydroecology and fluvial remote sensing. Involved in the development of a monitoring framework for hydromorphology and co-author of the LIFE in UK Rivers manual on the ecology of Ranunculus communities.

 

Dr. Eleanor Hewins: Ecologist, botanist and habitat surveyor

Dr. Eleanor Hewins: Ecologist, botanist and habitat surveyor

Established plant ecologist with extensive experience of surveys and management guidance in a wide variety of lowland and upland habitats, with a strength for managing large-scale regional or country-wide habitat surveys. Holds Ph.D in grassland ecology and management.

Andy Jukes: Invertebrate Ecologist

Andy Jukes: Invertebrate Ecologist

Terrestrial invertebrate specialist with over 17 years experience in field surveys, research and conservation advice. Extensive experience of various habitats, but with a specialism in thermophilic and flower-rich habitats such as brownfield sites and quarries, and covering bees and wasps, various fly groups, grasshoppers and crickets and butterflies. Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES).

 

Richard Lansdown: Freshwater ecologist and botanist

Richard Lansdown: Freshwater ecologist and botanist

Over 35 years' experience of work in wetland ecology and conservation, specialising in ecology, conservation and identification of aquatic vascular plants, bryophytes and algae. Chair of the IUCN SSC Freshwater Plant Specialist Group and Natural England Aquatic Plant Taxon Group, Member of the IUCN Freshwater Conservation Steering Committee and SSC Bryophyte Specialist Group.

Mike Lush: Ecologist, habitat surveyor, entomologist and ecological data specialist

Mike Lush: Ecologist, habitat surveyor, entomologist and ecological data specialist

Over 15 years as a field ecologist, experienced in botany, entomology and habitat survey. Specialist in geospatial processing, modelling and analysis of ecological data. Internationally recognised ant taxonomist.

 

David Mitchel: Mycologist, conservation site planning and management specialist

David Mitchel: Mycologist, conservation site planning and management specialist

Over 20 years in nature conservation and site management, with specialist mycological experience. Experienced management planning facilitator. Holds an M.Sc in Environmental Management.

Phil Morgan: Mammal specialist/Ecologist

Phil Morgan: Mammal specialist/Ecologist

Over 25 years' experience of working with badgers, bats, dormice, otters and water voles. Specialist knowledge of lesser horseshoe and Daubenton’s bats. Involved in the development of the methods used for the National Bat Monitoring Programme.

 

Clare O’Reilly: Botanist

Clare O’Reilly: Botanist

Nationally recognised, professionally trained botanist, a BSBI national referee and co-author of the new edition of a leading British flora, the Wild Flower Key. Qualified botany teacher with all-round botanical survey experience, especially of fens and other wetlands, aquatic plants and mesotrophic and calcicolous grassland.

John O’Reilly: Botanist, bryologist and ornithologist

John O’Reilly: Botanist, bryologist and ornithologist

20 years' experience as a botanist, bryologist and ornithologist, with particular experience of woodland, urban and upland habitats, especially upland hay meadows and mires. British Bryological Society county recorder for Northumberland and Durham.

 

Prof. Chris Perrins FRS: Ornithologist and biologist

Prof. Chris Perrins FRS: Ornithologist and biologist

Recently retired Director and Professor of Ornithology, University of Oxford, with a career spent working with bird populations. President of the British Ornithologists’ Union from 2004 to 2007. Chris was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order for work on swan populations and their conservation. He is currently The Queen's Swan Warden.

 

Dr. George Peterken OBE: Ecologist and woodland specialist

Dr. George Peterken OBE: Ecologist and woodland specialist

Forest ecologist specialising in nature conservation with significant experience in research, management, policy development and education. Academic qualifications include D.Sc, Ph.D, AKC, B.Sc. Holds O.B.E. for services to forestry and conservation.

John Phibbs: historic landscapes

John Phibbs: historic landscapes

Respected garden historian and author with more than 30 years' experience of planning and management of historic landscapes, including survey and assessment, conservation & restoration planning.

 

John Rodwell: plant community ecologist

Dr. John Rodwell: Plant community ecologist

One of the UKs most respected ecologists, noted for his leading role in coordinating the National Vegetation Classification (NVC). John’s central research interest is in the ecology of plant communities and he has been a leading figure in many projects that have significantly influenced habitat survey methodologies and the evaluation of survey data to understand and describe environmental change. For many years John held the position of Professor of Plant Ecology at Lancaster University and is probably responsible for training and enthusing many of today’s ecologists. Outside of the UK, John has provided expert advice to the European Environment Agency and represented the UK in the European Vegetation Survey and Vegetation Map of Europe projects.

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