Stuart has worked as part of the Ecosurv team since 2010, and has been a practicing ecologist for over 20 years.  Stuart is currently responsible for the production of protected species licence applications for the company.  Stuart has experience in the private sector and has managed a range of ecological projects including infrastructure, residential and industrial projects.   In his spare time, Stuart enjoys spending time with his Clumber spaniels, power kites, and diving.    

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Stuart is a graduate of Newcastle university having attained a bachelor’s degree in Ecological Resource Management and a master’s degree in Clean Technology.   His specialist skills include bat and barn owl surveys, Phase 1 Habitat surveys, and reptiles.  Stuart has an excellent working knowledge of UK and European nature conservation legislation, policy and guidance and produces clear, succinct and accurate reports and guidance. 

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Core Skills

• Surveying (Species and Habitat)

• Ecological Clerk of Works

• Bats

• Barn Owls

• Reptiles

• Mitigation strategies

• Project management

• Licenced works

• Legislation

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Qualfications and Professional Memberships

• MSc Clean Technology

• BSc (Hons) Ecological Resource Management

• Natural England class license holder Great Crested Newts

• Natural England class license holder Bats

• Natural England class license holder Badgers

• Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM)