About Bakerwell
Kent Office
Donna Popplewell BSc ACIEEM
Director
Donna leads the Kent office, and is the main point of contact for all contracts in Kent and eastern UK areas.
Donna is an experienced project manager and ecologist holding Natural England bat, great crested newt and dormouse survey licences and has produced mitigation licences for a range of protected species.
Donna has a first-class BSc in Biodiversity Conservation and a level 4 Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland Field Identification Skills Certificate.
Sussex Office
Fiona Baker BSc MSc MCIEEM
Director
Fiona leads the Sussex office, and is the main point of contact for all contracts in Sussex, central and western UK areas.
Fiona is an experienced ecologist and project manager, holding Natural England bat, great crested newt and dormouse survey licences. She has produced mitigation licences for a range of protected species, and completed EIA and HRA and BREEAM ecology assessments.
Fiona has a BSc in Environmental Science and MSc (Distinction) in Biodiversity Survey; she is the county recorder for amphibian and reptile species in Sussex.
Bakerwell provide ecological planning advice and survey expertise, from offices in Kent and Sussex covering the southeast of England.
Our practice will provide ecological advice to help inform the design, obtain planning (where required) and deliver your project. From identifying the biodiversity present to delivering a premium, green and beautiful biodiverse environment for your new homes.
Bakerwell are a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced team of ecologists, who take pride in delivering quality services, tailored to your project objectives.
Our Services include feasibility assessments which can be carried out prior to committing to land purchase to help you to predict project costs.
We undertake Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulation Assessments. Habitat surveys include Phase 1 Habitat Assessments, UK Habitat Classification Surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain, River Corridor Surveys, and National Vegetation Classification surveys. Protected species surveys include bat, bird, dormouse, great crested newt, beaver, badger, water vole and reptile surveys.
Bakerwell has SMAS Worksafe Health and Safety Accreditation; all staff hold relevant CSCS cards and are members of the professional body for the environmental industry, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
We work with a wide range of clients, including (but not limited to) local authorities, developers, homeowners, renewable energy providers, schools, house builders, architects, planners and other professionals.
All reports are prepared following recognised guidance, including the British Standard BS42020 Biodiversity and CIEEM guidance. This includes clear recommendations for ecological mitigation, compensation and enhancements, where appropriate.
I visited site this morning with our Parks Manager. I just wanted to pass on my thanks for the works going on there at present. The detail to finish the works off is exceptional and it is hardly noticeable that major construction works have recently been completed.
Our Parks Manager was very impressed with the ecology works, Hibernaculas and planting scheme, as well as the standard of the finishing in the surrounding areas around the cliff.
