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.

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Staff Profiles
 

Mark Bates, HND, AIEEM

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). Mark is experienced in ecological survey and mitigation.

Simon Green, BSc, MSc, MIEEM

Simon has over 15 years' 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, AIEEM

David Dowse has been with HEL for five years and heads the protected mammal team. David has extensive experience in ecological survey, assessment and mitigation, especially in respect of protected mammal species.
 
Jenny Eaves, BSc, MIEEM

Jenny has been employed by HEL since March 2008. Jenny specialises in protected mammal work with an active interest in bats and holds a Scottish Natural Heritage bat workers licence. Jenny also has experience in ecological survey, assessment and mitigation.
 
Simon Inger, BSc, MIEEM

Simon has been with HEL since 2004 and works as a herptile and protected mammal specialist. Simon has extensive experience in ecological survey, assessment, mitigation and ecological clerk of works.
 
Scott Knowles, BSc, MSc, MIEEM

Scott is a senior ecologist with nine years experience in independent consultancy. He has a broad range of ecological skills, including survey, ecological clerk of works and EcIA.

Derek Whitton, AIEEM

Derek is an ornithological specialist with over 14 years' ornithological survey experience. Derek has a specialist interest in raptors, is an active member of the Scottish Raptor Study Groups and is a BTO licensed bird ringer.

 
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 Consultant Ecologist - 6 month post from 1st March 2012