Amanda has recently joined the team as Assistant Ecologist after a very successful student placement at Burton Reid Associates for 8 weeks whilst studying for her MSc in Environmental Consultancy at the University of Plymouth. During her time at Plymouth University, she has gained extensive practice in research and report writing leading to published work with the University of Plymouth and the Environment Agency. She has excellent interpersonal skills and an honest and ethical approach when collaborating with stakeholders and clients. At Burton Reid Associates Amanda will be assisting the wider team with a variety of work, including shadowing on habitat and protected species surveys and assisting with nocturnal bat surveys.

Amanda is a Student member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

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 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 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.

Jenna has been a valued member of the Burton Reid Team since she graduated from the University of Bristol with a Biology degree. During the time that she has led and supported a range of protected species and habitat surveys including Preliminary Roost Assessments, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, UK Habitat Classification Surveys, and numerous phase 2 surveys for protected species. Jenna has conducted detailed bat sound analysis using a variety of programmes and written numerous reports including Preliminary Bat Roost Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments to inform development design and planning applications. Jenna also confidently takes on the preparation of quotes and associated scope of works for many of these projects.

Jenna is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management and holds a Class 1 bat licence.

Alex has over 11 years’ experience working as an ecological consultant, providing tailored ecological input into a variety of projects for private and public sector clients across the UK ranging from single dwelling renovations to large mixed-use developments and infrastructure schemes. More recently Alex has been supporting Local Authority policy work. He has extensive experience in carrying out surveys for a range of protected and notable species including bats, Great Crested Newts, Otter, Water Vole, Badger, reptiles and birds, as well as Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and Hedgerow Regulations Assessments. His role has also involved preparation of mitigation strategies and method statements for protected species, habitat management plans to provide biodiversity enhancement. He is often involved in supervising mitigation works affecting protected species including licensed works involving bats.

Alex holds a Level 2 Bat Survey Class Licence and Level 1 Great Crested Newt Survey Class Licence, and is a Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management.

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.

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.

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.