As an independent ecological consultancy, we provide innovative expert services promptly and at reasonable rates. We are based in East Devon (near Exeter) but offer nationwide services.
About Richard Green Ecology
Richard Green Ecology Ltd was formed in 2010 by Richard Green BSc(Hons) CEnv MCIEEM. Prior to this Richard worked as a Principal Ecologist/Environmental Scientist for a large multi-functional consultancy (for 9 years) and at the Environment Agency as a Conservation Officer (for 9 years).
We have a wealth and breadth of ecological knowledge. Having worked on both sides of the industry, we have developed a keen understanding of business needs and statutory requirements. Our people skills and customer care ensure that the needs of both the environment and the client can be met, and we have a proven track record of delivering successful and sustainable outcomes.
All of our technical staff are members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
Company Statement and Values
To provide expertise and best value through sustainable solutions for clients, where society and the natural environment are respected and enhanced.
- We strive to minimise our, and our clients’ negative impact on the environment and to promote environmental net gain.
- We aim to respect people inside and outside our company.
- We value staff that are ambitious and who want to grow as people and as professionals.
- We endeavour to be industry leading professionals, providing the best service we can whilst maintaining our professional values – we want to be the best at what we do.
- We believe in being accountable.
- We are passionate about wildlife and the environment – it’s why we do this job.
- We have integrity and are consistently open, honest, ethical and genuine.
Meet The team
Richard Green
Director
Richard is a Chartered Environmentalist with over 26 years’ professional experience in nature conservation and ecological consultancy. Richard has directed ecological inputs to numerous development projects, including major infrastructure, ports, highways, housing, commercial, renewable energy, minerals, conservation and domestic projects. He has provided witness statements and presented ecological evidence at Public Inquiries.
Key skills include:
- Ecological Appraisal and Impact Assessment
- Habitats Regulations Assessment for projects and plans
- Habitat and species surveys (protected species licences held for bats (England Levels 3 & 4 and Wales), Bat Mitigation Class Licence for England and HS2, hazel dormouse, barn owl, great crested newt, crayfish, badger class licence (CL32 to interfere with setts) and water vole displacement class licence (CL31)
William Dommett
Senior Ecologist
William has worked for Richard Green Ecology since graduating from his MSc in Environmental Consultancy in 2012. Project experience includes major and minor road schemes, residential developments, renewable energy, minerals, commercial and domestic schemes.
Key skills include:
- Habitat and species surveys (protected species licences held for for bats (England and Wales), hazel dormouse (England and Wales), great crested newt (England) and barn owl (England)
- Ecological Appraisal and Impact Assessment
- Preparation of European Protected Species development licences
- Ecological Clerk of Works
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Tom Rickman
Senior Ecologist
Tom has worked for Richard Green Ecology since graduating from his MSc in Environmental Consultancy in 2014. He has worked on numerous projects, undertaking surveys, assessment and project management, including highways, rail, commercial, renewable energy, minerals and domestic projects.
Key skills include:
- Habitat and species surveys (protected species licences held for bats (England), hazel dormouse (England and Wales), great crested newt (England) and barn owls (England and Wales)
- Ecological Appraisal and Impact Assessment
- Ecological Clerk of Works
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Rory Chanter
Senior Ecologist
Rory has worked for Richard Green Ecology since 2015. Rory has a wide range of experience in the ecological sector, having worked for conservation organisations, wildlife charities and ecological consultancies. He has worked on numerous projects, undertaking surveys and assessment, including highways, rail, commercial, minerals and domestic projects.
Key skills include:
- Habitat and species surveys (protected species licences held for bats, hazel dormouse and great crested newt (England).
- Ecological Appraisal and Impact Assessment
- Ecological Clerk of Works
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Sam Chapman
Assistant Ecologist
Sam joined Richard Green Ecology in 2019 as a Plymouth University MSc placement student and has been employed by us since then. He has since gained his MSc in Environmental Consultancy and continues to develop the skills and knowledge needed as an ecologist.
Key skills include:
- Species surveys, including bats and bat sound analysis, dormice & reptiles
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Sarah Parry
Assistant Ecologist
Sarah joined Richard Green Ecology in 2020. She has a first-class honours degree in Animal Conservation and has previously worked in voluntary roles with the Woodland Trust, Blackdown Hills AONB, Riverfly Partnership and Life on the Verge Biosphere Project.
Key skills include:
- Phase 1 habitat surveys
- Species surveys, including otter, dormice & reptiles
- Bat sound analysis
Tim Burton
Assistant Ecologist
Tim worked for Richard Green Ecology as seasonal bat surveyor in 2019 and was made permanent in 2020. He has a BSc with Honours in Environmental Sciences. Previous experience included dormouse survey and handling with the Devon Wildlife Trust, habitat management and species enhancement measures with Teignbridge Green Spaces and Sussex Wildlife Trust and species identification and surveying with Ambios.
Key skills include:
- Phase 1 habitat surveys
- Species surveys, including bats, dormice & reptiles
- Bat sound analysis
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Alex Poole
Assistant Ecologist
Alex joined Richard Green Ecology in 2020 as a Plymouth University MSc placement student and has been employed by us since then. He has since gained his MSc in Environmental Consultancy and continues to develop the skills and knowledge needed as an ecologist.
Key skills include:
- Species surveys, including birds, bats and bat sound analysis, dormice & reptiles
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Kate Lea
Business Administrator
Kate has a degree in Applied Biology and joined Richard Green Ecology Ltd in 2020 from Archant South West Newspaper Group, where she was the Editorial Assistant. She has also worked for the Department of Trade and Industry, Derwent Publications Ltd and Tipton St John Primary School.
Seasonal Bat Survey Assistants
We employ a number of seasonal bat surveyors to assist with bat emergence surveys during the summer months.