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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). Mark is experienced in ecological survey and mitigation.
Simon Green, BSc, MSc, MIEEM
Principal Ecologist
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
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.
Simon Inger, BSc, MIEEM
Senior Ecologist
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
Senior Ecologist
Scott is a senior ecologist with eight years experience in independent consultancy. He has a broad range of ecological skills, including survey, ecological clerk of works and EcIA.
Derek Whitton, AIEEM
Consultant Ecologist
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.
Jenny Eaves, BSc, AIEEM
Consultant Ecologist
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.
Ann-Marie MacMaster, BSc
Consultant Ecologist
Ann-Marie has worked for various ecological bodies across the UK for several years. Ann-Marie specialises in mammals and in particular, has experience of red squirrel and badger. | 
