Rh Ecological Services

Ecological professional since 2007.

More information can be found by visiting
www. linkedin.com/in /rachelhepburn /

I am an ecology professional with over nine years’ experience managing conservation projects and carrying out ecological surveys.

I have worked in conservation charity and local planning authority roles and had extensive experience as a project ecologist /Ecological Clerk of works on major construction schemes.

I have gained experience of working with clients to assess and mitigate ecological constraints for major rail infrastructure projects.

I have up to date working knowledge of protected species issues and current European and UK planning and environmental legislation. I have experience of working with clients to assess and mitigate ecological constraints for projects, offering a pragmatic project-led approach.

I hold both scientific and roost visitor bat licenses and great crested newt survey licenses from Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage and Natural Resources Wales.

I am enthusiastic, highly motivated and organisations. I have worked with communities advising on ecological issues and have a experience on dealing with planning applications.

Qualifications:
HND Animal Management
Natural England licenses - Great crested newts and bats

Professional Training:
Bat, otter, badger surveys, water voles surveying and management, botanical surveying, Project Management, birds, GIS, aquatic ecosystems, raptor tracking, reptile surveying, supervision and management.

Membership of professional /conservation bodies:
Associate Member, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM).
Member of Durham Bat Group, Northumberland Natural History Society, Bat Conservation Trust and Butterfly Conservation

Specialties: Ecology
Protected Species
Planning Policy
European Legislation
Partnership working
Project Management
Consultation