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Reading, England, United Kingdom

Assessing the impacts of development on soil functions, soil health and biodiversity in respect of agriculture, forestry, and wildlife habitats, and advising on the use of soil information in support of land restoration and habitat translocations. Providing seminars on the use of soil information for habitat creation and translocation and effective Net Biodiversity Gain.Developing the assessment of solar farm impacts on agricultural land and soils, and producing peat and soil management… Show more Assessing the impacts of development on soil functions, soil health and biodiversity in respect of agriculture, forestry, and wildlife habitats, and advising on the use of soil information in support of land restoration and habitat translocations. Providing seminars on the use of soil information for habitat creation and translocation and effective Net Biodiversity Gain.Developing the assessment of solar farm impacts on agricultural land and soils, and producing peat and soil management plans for solar and wind farm proposals. Show less

Reading, United Kingdom

Assessing the impacts of development on soil functions, soil health and biodiversity in respect of agriculture, forestry, and wildlife habitats, and advising on the use of soil information in support of land restoration and habitat translocations.Chair of working group and lead author on IEMA guidelines: A New Perspective on Land and Soil in Environmental Impact Assessment March 2022, for the assessment of development impacts on land and soil.Providing seminars on the use of… Show more Assessing the impacts of development on soil functions, soil health and biodiversity in respect of agriculture, forestry, and wildlife habitats, and advising on the use of soil information in support of land restoration and habitat translocations.Chair of working group and lead author on IEMA guidelines: A New Perspective on Land and Soil in Environmental Impact Assessment March 2022, for the assessment of development impacts on land and soil.Providing seminars on the use of soil information for habitat creation and translocation and effective Net Biodiversity Gain.Publication of Linkedin articles on "Soil Properties" and "Soils in EIA", together with a third article on "Soils and Biodiverity Net Gain". Show less

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Enhancing WHS expertise at the interface between hydrology and the terrestrial part of the hydrology cycle. Devising an EIA Evaluation Methodology for hydrology, to determine the sensitivity of receptors, and the magnitude and significance of effects.Developing the assessment of solar farm impacts on agricultural land and soils, and producing peat and soil management plans for solar and wind farm proposals.

London

Topic lead in assessing the effects of all phases of HS2 on agriculture, forestry, soils and wildlife habitats. Advising on the use of soil information in support of Environmental Impact Assessment, land restoration and habitat translocations. Liaison with planning and statutory authorities, including Defra, Natural England, the Environment Agency and English Heritage; together with other consultees including the National Trust and the National Farmers Union.

London

Topic lead in assessing the effects of HS2 Phase One on agriculture, forestry and soils. Appraisal of Sustainability, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Assessments (Screening Opinions and Appropriate Assessments) on Phase 2, and potential routes north to Scotland. Liaison with planning and statutory authorities, including Defra, Natural England, the Environment Agency and English Heritage; together with other consultees including the National Trust and the National Farmers… Show more Topic lead in assessing the effects of HS2 Phase One on agriculture, forestry and soils. Appraisal of Sustainability, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Assessments (Screening Opinions and Appropriate Assessments) on Phase 2, and potential routes north to Scotland. Liaison with planning and statutory authorities, including Defra, Natural England, the Environment Agency and English Heritage; together with other consultees including the National Trust and the National Farmers Union. Show less

Hook, Hampshire

Managing Director of environmental planning consultancy in association with partners of Bell Cornwell LLP. EIA management, Sustainability Appraisals, Habitats Regulations Assessments and other environmental inputs in support of a range of proposed developments. Assessing the impacts of development on agriculture and soils.

Consultant in soils, agriculture, land restoration, rural planning, and EIA. Work included agricultural inputs to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (HS1), and the translocation of Ancient Woodland topsoils at Cossington Fields near Chatham for the widening of the A2/M2.

Reading, United Kingdom

Rural planning and Environmental Impact Assessments. Impacts of development on soils and agriculture mainly for road schemes.

Soil and Agricultural Land Classification surveys in areas of proposed developments. Land restoration for mineral sites. Development and implementation of rural planning policies for the integration of farming and conservation.

Private Studentship In Faculty Of Urban And Regional Studies, Agriculture, Forestry And Land Management, Not Assessed

Selected modules in agriculture, forestry and land management required for membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Diploma In Planning, Land Use Planning And Management/Development Specialising In Eia, Distinction

Combined Honours, Soil Science And Physical Geography, 2:1