Dr Stephanie Harper - Director
Dr Stephanie Harper has been a professional ecologist since 2008, following earlier volunteer work with Glamorgan and Sheffield Wildlife Trusts.
She began her professional career at Environ UK Ltd, working on commercial and industrial projects across the West and South Midlands, before joining Arup in 2015 and later being headhunted by AECOM. There, she oversaw thousands of ecology surveys in Birmingham for HS2 Ltd and supported Aston Villa Football Club in securing planning permission for their Bodymoor Heath training ground relocation and new inner‑city academy.
Steph holds a Natural England Level 1 bat licence and has completed hundreds of bat surveys and assessments.
Ollie Huxley - Ecologist
Suzanne Thompson - Ecologist
Ollie Huxley - Ecologist
Ollie is a consultant ecologist with an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Leeds. He has a strong background in bat surveys, ecological assessments, and thermal drone surveys. He has accumulated over 100 hours of bat contact time, including handling, and is certified for tree climbing and aerial rescue (CS38). Ollie also
Ollie is a consultant ecologist with an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Leeds. He has a strong background in bat surveys, ecological assessments, and thermal drone surveys. He has accumulated over 100 hours of bat contact time, including handling, and is certified for tree climbing and aerial rescue (CS38). Ollie also holds a CAA GVC drone licence, enabling safe and compliant aerial surveys for ecological projects. Ollie ensures compliance with UK planning policy and delivers accurate ecological reports for projects of all sizes.
Jon Baker - Ecologist
Suzanne Thompson - Ecologist
Ollie Huxley - Ecologist
Jon is a consultant ecologist with solid hands-on experience in protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring. He combines practical field skills with a professional approach developed during his corporate career, delivering reliable ecological reports for planning applications. Jon specialises in providing cle
Jon is a consultant ecologist with solid hands-on experience in protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring. He combines practical field skills with a professional approach developed during his corporate career, delivering reliable ecological reports for planning applications. Jon specialises in providing clear, actionable advice to help developers meet biodiversity and planning requirements while avoiding delays. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Suzanne Thompson - Ecologist
Suzanne Thompson - Ecologist
Suzanne Thompson - Ecologist
Suzanne is a consultant ecologist with a strong background in botany and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Birmingham. She conducts a wide range of ecology surveys, including vegetation assessments, protected species surveys, and habitat classification. Suzanne is known for her clear communication and ability to present
Suzanne is a consultant ecologist with a strong background in botany and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Birmingham. She conducts a wide range of ecology surveys, including vegetation assessments, protected species surveys, and habitat classification. Suzanne is known for her clear communication and ability to present ecological findings in an accessible way for clients and planning authorities. Her careful approach ensures compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain and other UK planning regulations.