About Us
Welcome to R & D Ecology
We are a consultancy specialising in ecological services, delivering effective and pragmatic ecological solutions for our clients
project requirements.
R & D Ecology Ltd. was formed by Dawn Thompson and Rhys Newell.
Dawn Thompson is an experienced ecologist with over sixteen years experience in ecological surveys and assessments, and holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Biology. She is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), and the Association of Environmental Clerks of Works (AECoW). Dawn has experience in undertaking and managing a range of surveys and assessments including Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Ecology and Ornithology Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Habitat Regulations Appraisal (HRA), Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, as well as Ornithological and Protected Species Surveys. These numerous projects include a variety of development types such as renewable energy, residential, utilities, roads and flood prevention schemes. Dawn also holds a LISS CSCS card, City & Guilds NPTC Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue certificate, and Outdoor First Aid certificate.
Rhys has over six years ecological surveying experience, including red squirrel, badger, otter, breeding birds and bats. Rhys is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). He has worked on various projects including residential, mixed-use, utilities, roads and flood prevention schemes. Rhys holds a LISS CSCS card, Chain Saw certificate, City & Guilds NPTC Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue certificate, and Outdoor First Aid certificate. Rhys has also completed a course in advanced thermal imaging techniques.
Please visit our
Services page for details on the ecological and ornithological services we can assist you with.
