About Us

Emma Weller BSc (Hons), MSc

Ecologist

Emma gained experience in ecology through her work as a freelance ecologist. Previously she worked in research, specialising in terrestrial invertebrate identification.  She has experience in protected species surveys, PEA, habitat assessments and mitigation, and holds a hazel dormouse licence. Her interests include, freshwater ecology, invasive species and invertebrates. Emma is CSCS accredited.

Tamar Horn

Assistant Ecologist

Tammy has a back ground in countryside management and formerly was in the Royal Airforce as an engineer. Currently she is studying a conservation biology degree and assists in protected species surveys, namely bats and reptiles. Tammy is CSCS accredited.

Martin Rule

Ecologist

Martin has worked with HEA ecology as a specialist in ornithological surveys, namely breeding and wintering bird surveys. He also assists in protected species surveys, namely bats and reptiles, and has a good understanding of ecological legislation and the natural environment. He likes to undertake habitat management and volunteers as a wildlife ranger, teaches and has good botanical skills.

Dave Fay

Assistant ecologist, Habitat creation and instatement

Dave has worked with HEA ecology since 2010 and has extensive knowledge of artificial habitat creation and implementation. He constructs artificial habitat for badgers, dormice, reptiles and bats and has extensive experience with gating of badger setts under license. He also assists with protected species surveys, namely bats and reptiles.

William Ross

Arboriculture surveyor

Will is a qualified tree surveyor with extensive knowledge of all aspects of arboriculturally works from initial site assessment through planning and future management and monitoring. He has all the relevant qualifications and is CSCS accredited.

Lewis Butlin

Farm Business & Environmental Consultant 

Lewis has over 10 years experience providing farm business and environmental consultancy advice to farmers and rural businesses across the UK.

Nick Champion

Tree Surgeon, Landscape Management, Assistant Ecologist

Nick is a qualified tree surgeon who assists in the ongoing ecological management at our sites. He also undertakes aerial drone surveys. He has a good understanding of ecological issues and assists with protected species surveys, namely bats and reptiles. Nick has all the relevant machinery tickets and is CSCS accredited.

Craig Ledger

Landscape Management and Assistant Ecologist

Craig is currently studying land management and has years of experience with protected species surveys, artificial habitat creation and ongoing monitoring and management of our Sites. Craig assists with bat, badger and reptile surveys and assists Nick in undertaking tree management. He was formerly in the Army, has some machinery tickets and is CSCS trained.

Mary

Finance

Mary under takes the day-to-day management of the finances. She also runs a farm, has two small children and enjoys the countryside.

Linda

Admin

Linda assists with administration covering logistics and staff planning and has a keen eye for attention to detail with the written word.

Associates & Subcontractors

We have a wide range of skilled associates and subcontractors who support and aid us during busy times. All are fully qualified for the tasks they undertake us. The all have good communication and reporting skills.