Established in 2013 we have worked tirelessly to create a company that delivers for both people and nature. Company Founder Jenni Reid is an Approved Building with Nature Assessor and as a team we have supported numerous communities to realise their green vision. In 2019 and 2022 we were awarded “Highly Commended” in the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Small Consultancy of the Year Award.
Meet the Team
Tamsyn Bridger
Ecology Team Coordinator
Tamsyn has been working in ecological consultancy for over 11 years, having previously also worked for the Wildlife Trusts. During her time in consultancy, she has been involved in a wide range of projects including both small and large scale housing developments, commercial redevelopments and renewable energy schemes. She specialises in project management and co-ordinates the ecology team project programme, working with our finance manager to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget. She produces Ecological Impact Assessment reports and is frequently a first point of contact for clients regarding new projects. She has extensive experience in protected species surveys including reptiles, bats, great crested newts and badgers as has coordinated mitigation works relating to reptile translocations.
Tamsyn is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management and holds a Level 1 Class Licence for great crested newt.
Ella Dangerfield
Professional Ecologist
Ella is a Professional Ecologist with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science with Professional Training and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). She has been working for Burton Reid Associates, an ecological consultancy based in South Devon for 4 years. Ella focuses on her interest in botany and has developed her skills in habitat assessment, which forms the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculations and design. She has worked on numerous BNG projects in the Devon area. Other recent projects include collating the ecological evidence base for the Dartington Neighbourhood Plan and collaborative work with Plymouth City Council to develop a Nature Recovery Network supporting the wider Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Ella has a passion for communicating to partners and clients about the importance of nature and BNG.
Ella is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management.
Julie Delamare
Finance Manager
Julie is AAT qualified and has many years’ experience in all things financial / business related. Her vast knowledge has been gained from working for large companies like Gillette UK Ltd and Red Paddle Co to small businesses including wholesalers, engineering firms and presently for Burton Reid Associates.
Julie is a hands on person who enjoys getting involved and learning everything about the company she is working for.
Julie is proficient in CRM systems and many financial software packages with a broad knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Chrissy Mason
Lead Planning & Technical Ecologist
Chrissy Mason MCIEEM is a qualified planning ecologist with over 20 years’ environmental management experience working within the public, private and third sectors. Originally from Tyne & Wear and now based in Devon, previous positions include posts with Hertfordshire County Council, Dartmoor National Park Authority and most recently working as Senior Ecologist at Devon County Council.
Chrissy holds a Masters in Ecological Impact Assessment (Distinction) specialising in bats and Habitats Regulations Assessment with previous experience and a continued interest in community engagement, green infrastructure and protected landscapes. Chrissy also brings with her a life-long passion for projects connecting people to their natural environment to improve physical and mental well-being.
Jenni Reid
Founder
Jenni is Founder and Director of Burton Reid Associates and an advocate for Heart Centred Leadership. She endeavours to continually develop the business and team with a set of guiding principles, consistently asking the questions: is what we are doing as a company making a difference, how can we all make the world a better place, how can we work together with our clients to create a vision for the future and how can we work together more effectively and positively. Jenni is passionate about the health and wellbeing of the team and supports an environment of happiness, fun and personal growth, she strives to cultivate the ground from which the team can flourish.
Professionally, Jenni is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management and is a panel member of Design West. She has also published articles for the Society for the Environment and CIEEM In Practice. She holds a Class 2 bat licence and is a Registered Consultant under both the Bat Mitigation Class Licence and Bats in Churches schemes. She also holds licences for Dormouse and Barn Owl and has been an ecological consultant for over 22 years.
Gavin Young
Professional Ecologist
Gavin is a Professional Ecologist who currently specialises in managing smaller projects from inception to completion. He is experienced in carrying out ecological field surveys, providing reporting input, and providing technical and planning advice to clients and other member of the team. Gavin produces BNG metrics and associated reports and mapping. Gavin has developed Company data and statistical analysis techniques and holds survey licences for great crested newt and dormice. Gavin also has undertaken numerous Ecological Clerk of Works as a Suitably Qualified Ecologist. Gavin is also our acting Health & Safety Officer, preparing our Company and site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Having previously trained and worked in habitat management, Gavin manages mitigation contracting on our sites and has the necessary skills and experience to carry out works such as reptile fence installation, scrub clearance and vegetation manipulation.
Gavin is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
Imogen Mathews
Graduate Ecologist
Imogen is a Graduate Ecologist and is assisting with the management of a variety of small project types, maintaining contact with clients and project team members, and providing ecological advice, all with support from the wider team. She assists the professional ecologists with planning and carrying out a variety of ecological surveys, including preliminary ecological appraisals, through to protected species surveys. Imogen also writes technical reports to accompany the survey work she conducts and will be learning how to complete BNG assessments with the support of the wider team.
Imogen is a Qualifying member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
Registered Office
Suite 8, Buckfastleigh Business Centre
33 Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh
Devon, TQ11 0AB
Contact
Registered Office: 01364 701150
Email: hello@burtonreid.co.uk
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