Amy Lazenby
Ecologist
Skills and expertise
Amy joined the practice in 2024 following completion of her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science. She has contributed to a range of projects across the private and public sectors, including educational, residential, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy developments. Amy is a well-rounded ecologist with experience in a variety of survey types.
- Ecological Assessments:
– Phase I: UK Habitats Classification and Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
– Phase II: Ecological Appraisal (EA) and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
– Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments (BNG)
- Protected species surveying and monitoring surveys*, including bats (ground roost assessments of trees, building inspections, box checks, roost / hibernation checks, dusk emergence / re-entry surveys and transect surveys), badger, great crested newt, dormouse, otter, water vole and reptile
- Protected species reports
- Environmental management plans (CEMP-B and LEMP)
- Other documents to discharge planning conditions
*All licensed surveys were undertaken as an accredited agent or in the presence of a licensee.
Specialist interests
Amphibians and badgers.
Career summary
Since joining the practice as an assistant, Amy has developed skills and expertise on protected species and the planning sector. Since becoming a consultant in 2025 she has project managed within the private and public sectors for example, residential and educational.
Qualifications
- BSc (hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
- Qualifying member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (QCIEEM)
- Certificate for Ecological Report Writing (CIEEM)
- Natural England Great Crested Newt Licence Class Level 1
First Job
Stable hand
Now known for
Wrestling with QGIS…and winning (most of the time).
Loves
Food – especially brunch, being outdoors in nature, travelling and exploring anywhere new.