About Kate

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Kate Priestman

Principal Ecologist

After previously supporting The Ecology Co-op on a freelance basis, undertaking report reviews, Kate joined Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ team part-time in May 2021.

Kate is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of CIEEM. She has over twenty years experience in consultancy, working for multinational and global companies on complex, public-realm schemes; she has provided Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ lead ecology role across a broad range of sectors and is experienced in a wide range of deliverables. Kate primarily supports Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ team with report reviews and impact assessments (Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment), amongst oÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r reporting deliverables.

Outside of ecology, Kate spends her time as a wildlife artist and illustrator. She also enjoys hikes around Derbyshire, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Lake District and Wales.

Key experience:

  • Reporting deliverables (various)

  • Habitat and protected species surveys

  • Protected species licensing

  • Sustainable design solutions and habitat creation

  • Bespoke reporting and methodology

  • Ecological & Environmental Clerk of Works (numerous)

  • Management of teams, projects, sub-consultants & contractors

Contact Kate

katepriestman@ecologyco-op.co.uk