Flora Haynes

BSc (Hons) MCIEEM

Senior Ecologist

Based: Canterbury, Kent

Contact: flora@southeastecology.co.uk


Experience

Ecological Consultant since 2013
With over a decade of experience in ecological consultancy and biodiversity management, Flora leads complex projects across South East England. She specialises in Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) for housing developments and the creation of robust Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs). Experienced working on projects for local and county authorities.


Key Skills

  • Broad ecological consultancy across diverse sectors and scales

  • Lead consultant on EcIA for major housing developments

  • Development of detailed Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)

  • Strong understanding of planning and development policy frameworks


Survey Licences (Natural England)

  • Bats (Class Licence 18)

  • Hazel Dormice (CL10a)

  • Great Crested Newts (CL08)

  • Beavers (CL51)

Professional Accreditations

  • Trained in the latest Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Metric, Condition Assessments and UK Habitat Classification surveys

  • FISC Level 4 – botanical identification skills suitable for baseline ecology, UK Habitat Classification and BNG assessments

  • Full Member of CIEEM, adhering to its Professional Code of Conduct