I am an independent ecologist and ornithologist with experience in ecological assessment and environmental management gained over the past 17 years working as a field ecologist. I regularly work as a Contract Ecologist, working either as part of a team, or managing teams of fieldworkers, undertaking ecological mitigation projects. I have a sound understanding of current planning guidance, ecological and environmental legislation and species assessment methodologies. I have a broad knowledge of most of Britain’s fauna and expert identification knowledge of British birds and bats.