About Us
Giles Manners MIEEM CEnv (BSc Biol. Sci. Hons Zool., MSc Env. Sci.)Senior partner / director since October 2000. As well as managing the business, I spend most of my time dealing with Protected Species Legislation and surveys, and working with developers and landowners. I have been licensed by Natural England as a bat consultant since 2005.
I am a Chartered Environmentalist, as well as being a full member of the Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management since 2001.
I also provide training services and advice to landowners and farmers for the Environmental Stewardship Schemes (Higher Level and Entry Level Schemes) on behalf of Natural England.
Ione Bareau MIEEM (BSc Biol. Sci. Hons. Zool.)Senior partner / director since October 2000. Professional botanist with MAB. I take on most of the Farm Environment Plans (FEPs) that our clients require in order to join the Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme, as well as Entry Level Stewardship applications. I am licensed to survey and handle great-crested newts and bats. I am also experienced in reptile surveys, plant surveys (expert in grass and sedge identification), pond creation and management, Phase 2 habitat surveying, and landscape design.
I have completed my Level 3 Forest Schools and am avaiable to run Forest School activities in the North East region.
I am also a full member of the Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management, which binds me to a professional code of conduct, and assures clients that I receive continuous professional development.
Steven Ward MIEEM (BSc Biol. Sci. Hons. Zool.)Steve Ward AIEEM (MSc Cons. Biol., BSc (Hons) Animal Biol.) I have five years experience working in ecological consultancy, undertaking a range of protected species surveys including bats, great crested newts, badgers, water voles, otters and birds. I am also trained in conducting extended Phase 1 habitat surveys – identifying ecological constraints to development proposals.
Seasonal StaffEach summer we engage a team of experienced seasonal surveyors and associate ecologists, all of whom are IEEM registered and carefully chosen for high quality work. We do not subcontract our survey work, unless specifically authorised to do so.
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We can provide heated bat boxes, bespoke designed and hand-made from English oak. Please use our order form or contact us with your requirements.
Protected Species Surveys
MAB Environment & Ecology Ltd are experienced in bat surveys, newt surveys, reptile surveys, badger surveys, barn owl surveys, Phase 1 and NVC vegetation surveys.
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Contact Giles or Ione on 01845 537845 or complete the contact form with your enquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly.