We are an employee-owned company

We care passionately about our world

We believe people and nature can work together

We work with those who share our values

We do high-quality, science-based ecological work

We provide consultancy services and training

We can act as expert witness at public inquiry

We are professional, experienced ecologists

We take pride in being a flexible, responsive and friendly team, whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. We also work closely with a range of associates and subcontractors who offer complementary skills.

Durwyn Liley

Durwyn Liley

BSc, PhD, MCIEEM - Director
International experience with a special interest in birds and bird conservation, human disturbance and access issues

Chris Panter

Chris Panter

BSc, MCIEEM - Technical Director – Data Analysis & GIS
Research Ecologist with expertise in statistical analysis, large datasets and GIS

Sophie Lake

Sophie Lake

BSc, PhD - Director
Broad experience in conservation & applied research with special interest in grazing, and helping Footprint become employee owned

Fenella Lewin

Fenella Lewin

BSc, PGCert Man - Practice Manager
Fulfills a key administrative role, ensuring the smooth running of Footprint Ecology

Phil Saunders

Phil Saunders

BSc, MSc, PhD - Principal Ecologist
Research ecologist with ornithological & GIS expertise plus special interest in outreach and training provision

Zoe Caals

Zoe Caals

BSc - Senior Ecologist
Visitor survey design, data analysis and reporting

Emily Rush

Emily Rush

BSc, MSc - Ecologist
Visitor surveys, data and spatial analysis, HRA

We are celebrating 20 years!

OUR STORY

Download examples of our ecology work

We regularly publish on a wide variety of nature conservation and ecological research that we’ve conducted for clients and for the wider conservation effort, and you can download a selection of our publications for free...



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We’re always ready to talk about your requirements, so please do get in touch today

Tel: +44 (0)1929 552444