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Experienced ecologist and Program Director specializing in environmental impact assessment and protected species survey at
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San Diego, California, United States, United States
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About Leonard Griffiths
My long term goal is to further my career in the study and conservation of natural habitats and the wildlife which they sustain. This is a field that I have had a love and passion for since my youth and was originally fueled by my upbringing in Botswana, Africa and has continued within the field of ecology and conservation utilizing the skills and knowledge obtained during my Masters degree in Ecology, B.Sc. degree in Zoology and experience gained from fieldwork, research projects and employment.I have experience both in the public and private sector, having been involved in a wide range of ecological projects including residential, industrial, infrastructure and commercial development schemes.With over 18 years of experience within the field of ecology, I have gained a reputation for excellent project management ensuring delivery of ecological surveys and technical reports on time and to budget.Good working knowledge of US, UK and European nature conservation and planning legislation, policy and guidance.Specialties: Key specialisms within Protected Species, Mammal ecology with extensive knowledge of British and Californian Bat ecology as well as Project Management of large scale multi sector environmental schemes.Keen interests in Ecosystem Services approaches, Landscape Scale Ecology and Green Infrastructure.
Leonard Griffiths's Current Company Details
Swca Environmental Consultants
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Experienced ecologist and Program Director specializing in environmental impact assessment and protected species survey
Leonard Griffiths Work Experience Details
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Southern California Natural Resources DirectorSwca Environmental Consultants Nov 2023 - PresentPhoenix, Az, Us
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Senior Natural Resources Team LeadSwca Environmental Consultants Sep 2020 - Nov 2023Phoenix, Az, Us
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Co-Founder/Director Of OperationsKey Conservation Nov 2014 - PresentSan Diego, California, UsKey Conservation is a startup Non-Profit organization focused on revolutionizing the process of wildlife conservation giving by providing a modern platform highlighting real time donation solutions. As a Director of operations I was responsible for:• Developing and promoting an environmental and social change hybrid company.• Research and identification of market opportunities to expand Key Conservation scope and capability. • Formulating green shoot policies, managing daily operational activities and establishing long-term goals and objectives for the organization. -
Senior BiologistInsignia Environmental Feb 2017 - Jun 2020Menlo Park, California, UsAt Insignia, I was responsible for the planning and coordination of general and focused wildlife surveys, rare plant surveys, vernal pool surveys, vegetation mapping, bird surveys, bat surveys, biological construction monitoring, and acting as Natural Resources Program Manager and Biological and Water Resources Task Lead for large scale environmental compliance projects involving utilities infrastructure. I oversaw the preparation and implementation of pre-construction surveys, plans and submittals required by the United States Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Public Utilities Commission for wood-to-steel conversion, line relocations, undergrounding, and reconductoring of more than 150 miles of power lines for Utilities within and around San Diego County. I was also responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of up to five biologists in addition to managing subconsultants across multiple projects. -
Senior ScientistAtkins Jul 2016 - Feb 2017Epsom, Surrey, GbAt Atkins my responsibilities included managing and preparing environmental compliance documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Direct professional experience includes the preparation of Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements. I also prepared Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs. I worked on a number of projects throughout southern California, including residential, commercial, and industrial developments; institutional facilities; and General/Community Plan update Environmental Impact Reports.My role included client and technical subcontractor liaison, production of sub contract agreements, technical reporting quality control and assurance, project reviews, forecasting and budget monitoring as well as day to day project management. -
BiologistRocks Biological Consulting Mar 2016 - Jun 2016San Diego, California, UsRocks Biological Consulting (RBC) is a San Diego-based, independently-owned small business that provides biological consulting services to a variety of sectors including conservancies, governmental agencies and developers. As a biologist I was involved in:• Conducting botanical surveys with an emphasis on the identification and mapping of special-status plant species.• Carrying out and assisting with protocol surveys for Southern California special-status species including burrowing owl, least Bell’s vireo, California gnatcatcher and San Diego fairy shrimp.• Conducting nesting bird surveys, construction monitoring, vegetation and sensitive species mapping.• Working on a wide range of projects including habitat conservation, military installations, and large- and small-scale development. -
Marketing And Social Media AssistantWyoming Untrapped Oct 2015 - Nov 2015Jackson, Wyoming, UsWyoming Untrapped is a Wyoming based non profit dedicated to creating a safe and humane environment for people, pets and wildlife through education and trapping regulation reform. At Wyoming Untrapped (WU) I was responsible for providing WU with additional exposure and impact by establishing and maintaining social media accounts and merging content delivery with current outreach initiatives. -
Senior EcologistUrs Corporation, An Aecom Company Apr 2013 - Oct 2014San Francisco, Ca, Us• Management and coordination of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects relating to ecology and focusing on large urban regeneration schemes in London.• Ecological Technical inputs for International projects, large scale Infrastructure schemes, Government and local agency projects and gas/oil exploratory schemes.• Responsible for the management and production of Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA).• Monitoring of project budgets, day to day management of the London ecology team and mentoring of junior members of staff. -
EcologistThe Ecology Consultancy Ltd May 2012 - Apr 2013Henfield, Gb• Coordination of the bat aspects of a landscape scale rail project including strategic use of remote detectors, identification of key habitats for transects as well as structure inspections and tree assessments for roost potential. Design and implementation of otter and water vole surveys including identification of suitable aquatic and terrestrial habitat as part of the Ecological Impact Assessment for the scheme.• Project management of ecology for two Managed Motorway major schemes (43km) of the M25. Responsible for co-ordination of a team of 8 ecologists, budget monitoring and client liaison. Submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licence application for great crested newt and project planning for mitigation of impacts to reptiles, dormouse, badger and bats. Provision of technical advice and legal requirements associated with works required as part of the schemes.• Production of tenders for numerous small scale projects, subsequent management throughout the life of the schemes including protected species surveys, identification of sustainable solutions to ecological issues and invoicing of work. -
EcologistMouchel Plc. Mar 2008 - May 2012London, GbOver 4 years experience of working within a large consultancy on a wide range of projects including new road builds, road improvements, pipeline schemes as well as rail projects and housing developments. Duties include:• Project management including: preparing quotes, financial management, staff resourcing and client liaison;• Protected species surveys: badgers, dormice, bats, otters, red squirrels, pine marten, water voles, great crested newts and common reptiles;• Desk studies and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys;• Staff mentoring;• Use of innovation and technology including Camera trapping, bat identification and analysis software, Geographic Information Systems, Infra red cameras and night scopes, Radio-tracking and tree climbing;• Reporting; including field reports, technical reports and have contributed to the ecological chapters of environmental statements for environmental impact assessments;• Design and implementation of mitigation; • Preparation of licence applications, including for European Protected Species;• Production of biodiversity management plans;• Ecological clerk of works;• Herptile translocation; and,• Post construction ecological monitoring;• BREEAM ecology reporting;• Habitat Regulations Assessment. -
Conservation VolunteerUniversity Of The West Indies Sep 2011 - Oct 2011Kingston 7, Saint Andrew, JmTwo months of voluntary position in collaboration with the Barbados Sea Turtle Project and UWI, working in a team of 6 carrying out conservation work on an long term project.• Community education, public outreach, statutory body and stakeholder communications including dialogue with biologists, conservationists, resource managers, resource users and policy makers to highlight conservation importance of Caribbean Sea turtles;• Critically endangered Hawksbill turtle conservation and monitoring across all life stages, including use of GPS, tagging and relocations in order to restore local marine turtle populations to levels at which they can fulfil ecological roles whilst also providing opportunities for sustainable use by the people of Barbados, and supporting similar efforts in other Caribbean countries;• Survey design incorporating innovation in order to improve project efficiency without compromising data resolution. -
Volunteer EcologistDurrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Mar 2010 - Sep 2010Trinity, Jersey, JeCarried out tracking surveys for invasive iguana species, conservation and monitoring of IUCN Red List Species including whip tailed lizard and white breasted thrasher. Community education, governmental and stakeholder liaison.This work was carried out in collaboration with the St Lucia Forestry Department. -
EcologistRps Group Mar 2007 - Mar 2008Abingdon, England, GbContinued ecological consultancy experience including planning and coordination of large scale schemes, client liaison, budgeting, technical reporting and mentoring of staff.• Use of a number of bat call analysis software,• Assistance with development licences for bats and great crested newt. -
Assistant EcologistThomson Ecology Ltd Jun 2006 - Oct 2006Guildford, Surrey, GbI gained my first experience of various key aspects of ecological consultancy while with Thomson Ecology, including:• Planning and undertaking surveys for a range of protected species, notably bats and great crested newt.• Developing and co-ordinating reptile and amphibian mitigation and translocation strategies.• Good survey preparation, client liaison and team work.
Leonard Griffiths Skills
Ecology
Environmental Impact Assessment
Biodiversity
Field Work
Environmental Awareness
Conservation Issues
Wildlife
Mitigation
Environmental Science
Endangered Species
Environmental Policy
Habitat Restoration
Gis
Sustainability
Environmental Consulting
Environmental Issues
Ecosystem Services
Zoology
Stakeholder Engagement
Aquatic Ecology
Reptiles
Water
Wildlife Conservation
Invasive Species
Arcgis
Natural Resources
Report Writing
Environmental
Nature Conservation
Legislation
Landscape Ecology
Geographic Information Systems
Fish
Global Positioning System
Environmental Monitoring
Conservation Biology
Arcgis Products
Plant Identification
Biology
Data Collection
Ceqa
Nepa
Leonard Griffiths Education Details
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Conservation Leadership Institute- Jackson Hole Conservation AllianceConservation Leadership -
Bangor UniversityEcology
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Bangor UniversityZoology
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Leonard Griffiths attended Conservation Leadership Institute- Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, Bangor University, Bangor University.
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Leonard Griffiths has skills like Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity, Field Work, Environmental Awareness, Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Endangered Species, Environmental Policy, Habitat Restoration.
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