Nathaniel joined UES in 2024 as a Graduate Ecologist after graduating from the University of Lancaster with an integrated MBiol degree.
In his current role at UES, Nathaniel is responsible for conducting a range of ecological surveys including protected species, habitat surveys, river condition assessments and biodiversity net gain assessments. Nathaniel also prepares and quality assures a range of ecological reports for both protected species and habitats.
Nathaniel is an experienced botanist and holds a level four field identification skills certificate (FISC) from the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland (BSBI), which certifies him as competent to undertake preliminary ecological appraisals, as well as more detailed botanical surveys such as national vegetation classification surveys.
Nathaniel is a qualifying member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and holds a level 1 bat survey licence from Natural England. Nathaniel also holds a Level 1 Natural England and Nature Scot survey licences for great crested newts.
Nathaniel is a qualified CS38 tree climber and undertakes aerial inspection surveys for bats. He holds a CSCS card, is a Qualifying CIEEM member, and has undergone asbestos awareness and emergency first aid training.