Mark Bates, HND, AIEEM
Director of Ecology
Mark has over 20 years experience in ecology (NCC, JNCC, SNH and consultancy), specialising in Appropriate Assessment and EcIA of development projects (e.g. forestry, rail, road, renewable, urban and industrial). Experienced in ecological survey and mitigation.

Simon Green, BSc, MSc, MIEEM
Principal Ecologist
Simon has over fifteen years of professional ecological experience in the statutory, charitable and private sectors. He has a broad spectrum of ecological knowledge specialising in habitat surveys, assessment and EcIA.

David Dowse, BLE
Senior Ecologist
David Dowse has been with HEL for four years and heads the protected mammal team.  David has extensive experience in ecological survey, assessment and mitigation, especially in respect of protected mammal species.

Scott Knowles, BSc, MSc, MIEEM
Senior Ecologist
Scott is a senior ecologist with 8 years experience in independent consultancy. He has a broad range of ecological skills, including survey, ecological clerk of works and EcIA.

Pete Etheridge, BSc, AIEEM
Consultant Ecologist
Pete has been working with HEL since May 2008.  As a Consultant Ecologist, Pete specialises in bird surveys.  He is also experienced in project management, other ecological surveys, conservation management and ecological impact assessment.

Simon Inger, BSc, MIEEM
Consultant Ecologist
Simon has been with HEL for five years and works as a herptile and protected mammal specialist.  Simon has extensive experience in ecological survey, assessment and mitigation.

Derek Whitton
Consultant Ecologist
Derek is an ornithological specialist with over 14 years ornithological survey experience.  Derek has a specialist interest in raptors and is an active member of the Scottish Raptor Study Groups.

Jenny Wilson, BSc 
Consultant Ecologist
Jenny has been employed by HEL since March 2008.  She specialises in protected mammal work with an active interest in bats and is currently working toward gaining a Scottish Natural Heritage bat licence.  Jenny also has experience in ecological survey, assessment and mitigation.

Latest news stories relating to HEL appear below.

Tree Climbing Surveys
HEL are pleased to announce that we now have the in-house ability to undertake tree climbing assessments for bats.  This method is considered the only robust way to survey trees for bat roosts.

New Website
Welcome to our new look website, we hope you enjoy it!  Please let us know if you experience any problems with the use of this site. 

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