About
The
company is managed by Simon Geary B.Sc (Hons) M.Sc, MCIEEM, CEnv, who
has 23 years’ professional consultancy experience. In this time he
has managed a wide variety of ecological projects.
His expertise includes ornithology (e.g. cirl bunting and barn owl
surveys), bats, hazel dormouse, badger, reptiles, great crested newt,
botanical and habitat survey, as well as ecological impact assessment
and technical reporting to support planning applications.
Quality Assurance
Projects are managed by experienced consultants holding Chartered
Environmentalist (CEnv) and Full Member status of the Chartered
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Our work complements British Standard 42020 Biodiversity. Code of
Practice for Planning and Development (BSI 2013).
Our ecologists hold CIEEM membership, meet CIEEM competencies for
Botanical and Protected Species surveys and hold Natural England
survey licenses for bats, hazel dormouse, badger, otter, great crested
newt, white clawed crayfish or birds e.g. barn owl and BS8683:
Process for designing and implementing biodiversity net gain -
specification.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety is fully considered. Consultants meet CSCS
requirements. Risk Assessments are produced in co-operation with
clients. Appropriate PPE and safety equipment is worn or employed as
necessary.