She has project managed protected species surveys relating to a variety of projects, including large scale pipeline installations, railway bank stabilisation, solar farm installation and housing developments. Hayley has carried out multiple Biodiversity Net Gain Feasibility Assessments and is proficient in using both UK Habitats Classification and Phase 1 Habitat Mapping.
Hayley undertook her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology at Cardiff University. During her undergraduate degree she carried out a professional training year, working as a researcher at Córdoba University, Spain. During this time, she specialised in researching the populations and habitat dynamics of the European Eel. Several abstracts from this research were published and presented at the XV European Congress of Ichthyology. She undertook her Master’s degree in Conservation Ecology at Oxford Brookes, where she evaluated the changes in breeding bird populations at Abberton Reservoir, post completion of the reservoir expansion project.
Hayley holds Natural England Class Licences to survey great crested newts and hazel dormice, and holds a Level 2 Licence to survey bats. She regularly provides advice and solutions relating to complex ecological planning issues and is proficient at writing comprehensive reports. She is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
