James has twenty years’ professional experience in ecology and nature conservation in both the conservation and private sectors, as well as working within government agencies and local authorities on a number of long-term consultancy contracts. He has experience of large ecological consultancy contracts, including masterplanning and Environmental Impact Assessment work, as well as work with protected species including badgers, bats, reptiles, crayfish and great crested newts. He holds various survey and development licences from Natural England and DEFRA.
James has a particular interest in nature conservation legislation and policy, and their practical application, of which he has experience from the standpoint of both the private and regulatory sectors. He has worked on a wide range of ecological issues in conservation, research and consultancy for clients from all sectors, and has presented evidence at several local plan and planning appeal inquiries.
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