Darrelle Moffat:
I am a Senior Ecologist with 10+ years’ experience delivering complex ecological assessments at a variety of scales, from householders to large-scale residential and infrastructure developments.
I am an Associate CIEEM member holding Natural England bat (CL17) and Great Crested Newt (CL08) licence and I have extensive expertise in carrying out projects from design stages all the way to post-construction management.
I am highly skilled in providing requred ecological reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs), protected species licences (EPSLs), and through to condition and monitoring reports.
My experience in collaborative working with a diverse planning team and liaising with authorities and stakeholders can help ensure a smooth experience in obtaining planning permission.
Ecology Expert Journey
My background in ecology began in Ontario, Canada where I gained my Bachelor of Environmental Studies and post-graduate studies in Ecosystem Restoration and then worked for two years in reptile conservation. In 2017 I expanded my career into consultancy in the UK. I began in Hampshire county and southern England and gained extensive experience in field surveys and various protected species.
I’ve grown and gained experience with navigating complex development sites and now work as a senior ecologist, mentoring junior ecologists in providing ecological input into sites. I am currently primarily remote-based but work closely with a network of skilled ecologists on the ground to ensure a fluid approach to carrying out all required ecological works for planning.
In the past few years ecological requirements in the UK are rapidly shifting, with the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), nutrient neutrality and changing planning policy and legislation. I stay relevant to ensure I provide my clients with the most up to date advice possible and with early planning and adaptation make sure there are no unforeseen risks.