Bethany joined CSA in 2021 and has extensive experience in producing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments. Bethany has a MSc in Ecological Consultancy and has seven years’ experience as an ecological consultant, prior to working at CSA.
Bethany has a particular interest in habitat and botanical surveys and is highly proficient in assessing baseline habitats and guiding appropriate post-development habitat enhancement and creation for undertaking Biodiversity Metric assessments. Bethany also has experience leading protected species surveys for a variety of fauna and holds a great crested newt survey licence. Bethany holds a Level 4 Field Identification Skills Certificate in botany and has experience with great crested newt, badger and bat mitigation licence and on-site supervision/ECoW. She is an Associate member of CIEEM.