Catherine Hibbert - Technical Director Ecology (South)

A full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Catherine is responsible for leading our expert Ecology team in Mold.

She has over eight years consultancy experience, developing mitigation and habitat/species enhancement programmes both as part of the protected species licensing process and to maximise the biodiversity gains across a diverse range of developments including renewable and conventional energy, infrastructure, minerals and property development projects. Catherine is also experienced in conducting terrestrial, ecological and botanical surveys.

In particular, Catherine brings an in-depth understanding of the English and Welsh planning system, the legislation governing nature conservation and protection and the published guidance standards for surveys of protected species. She is highly experienced in consulting with local authorities, conservation and regulatory bodies and other professionals in order to successfully provide robust and commercial pragmatic solutions for her clients.