Lizzie Wandrag BSc (Hons) MSc AIEEM - Ecologist

Lizzie has experience of Phase 1 habitat surveys, Phase 2 (NVC) vegetation surveys and protected species surveying and licensing. She has worked on mitigation strategies for reptiles, bats, badgers and great crested newts, as well as habitat creation schemes. Lizzie also undertakes BREEAM assessments for homes, offices and schools. Before joining JFA Lizzie worked on a project in Tanzania and was involved in baseline data collection, biodiversity assessment and monitoring, developing environmental awareness initiatives and ecological training.

Laura Phillips BSc (Hons) MSc MIEEM - Ecologist

Laura recently joined JFA in May 2008 and has been involved in phase 1 habitat surveys, Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, protected species surveying, licensing, EIAs, mitigation techniques and risk assessments. Prior to joining JFA Laura has gained experience in ecological surveying and plant identification through her academic work. Interests include the conservation issues involved in developing countries and marine conservation. Laura has spent time working in animal rehabilitation centres in South America and her MSc thesis involved interviewing the many stakeholders involved in a community led no-take fishing zone in Scotland. Interviewees include; the Clyde Fishermen’s Association, politicians, NGOs and the Scottish Executive. In her spare time Laura volunteers with the Rainforest Foundation and The Royal Parks, primarily involved in events and raising awareness.

Associates

Jonathan S Denton BSc, DPhil, FRES - Senior Environmental Scientist, Herpetofauna and Invertebrates

Dr Denton has conducted over a decade of scientific research and field work world wide. His areas of expertise include invertebrate and herpetofauna surveys. He is involved in numerous habitat creation and translocation schemes for reptiles and the great crested newt for major infrastructure projects in the UK. He is actively involved in preparing and progressing Biodiversity Action Plans, specifically for the natterjack toad.