About Kate
Kate Priestman
Principal Ecologist
After previously supporting The Ecology Co-op on a freelance basis, undertaking report reviews, Kate joined the team part-time in May 2021.
Kate is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of CIEEM. She has over twenty years experience in consultancy, working for multinational and global companies on complex, public-realm schemes; she has provided the lead ecology role across a broad range of sectors and is experienced in a wide range of deliverables. Kate primarily supports the team with report reviews and impact assessments (Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment), amongst other reporting deliverables.
Outside of ecology, Kate spends her time as a wildlife artist and illustrator. She also enjoys hikes around Derbyshire, the Lake District and Wales.
Key experience:
Reporting deliverables (various)
Habitat and protected species surveys
Protected species licensing
Sustainable design solutions and habitat creation
Bespoke reporting and methodology
Ecological & Environmental Clerk of Works (numerous)
Management of teams, projects, sub-consultants & contractors
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