James Hutchison

Position

Principal

Qualifications

B.Sc.(Hons), M.Res., Ph.D.

Professional Memberships
  • Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) - Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
  • Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM)
  • Level 1 Great Crested Newt Licence Holder (NE CL08)
  • Badger Class Licence Holder (NE CL35)
  • Barn Owl Licence Holder (NE CL29)
  • Level 4 Field Identification Skills Certificate (BSBI)
  • Accredited River Condition Assessor (Modular River Survey)
  • NPTC Certificate to Climb Trees (J/101/2449) and Perform Aerial Rescue (A/101/2450)

James has over 10 year’s post-doctorate experience of ecological surveying and management. He is experienced in project management overseeing the delivery of ecological services for all stages of commercial and residential developments.

James provides specialised expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, with the knowledge and certification to undertake all aspects of the process. Additionally, James led on the development of Natural England’s Biodiversity Metric 3.0 QGIS template and associated guidance documentation. He also worked as part of the team that created the Biodiversity Metric 3.0 data import tool and the Small Sites Metric.