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From surveys and advice to Biodiversity
Net Gain and Natural Flood Management
We aim to provide end-to-end nature-based solutions to our clients, partners and stakeholders through any stage of an ecological challenge or opportunity - from ideation and project development to delivery and practical implementation. Across our three delivery teams, we can provide bespoke, well-rounded solutions with nature at the heart. Detailed below are a range of services we provide.
Our multidisciplinary team are…
Hollie Fisher, BSc (Hons) MCIEEM
Head of Consultancy
An experienced ecologist with a background in upland ecology, ornithology and scientific research, Hollie leads the team and drives the development of biodiversity strategies that are grounded in science and tailored to stakeholder needs. Her work focuses on achieving outcomes for businesses, landowners, and local authorities that are ambitious, enduring, and adaptive in the face of change.
Issy Spoerry BSc (Hons)
Lead Nature Recovery Advisor
A committed ecologist with expertise in pollinators, freshwater ecology and priority habitats, Issy is MORPH accredited and has experience in carrying out PSYM surveys across a variety of sites. She leads on Derbyshire’s Local Wildlife Site system, designating new areas and working closely with LPAs and landowners to protect and restore existing designations, creating important ecological corridors across the county.
Amy Dennett BSc (Hons) ACIEEM
Nature Recovery Advisor
Amy is a skilled ecologist with strong technical expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain, protected species and priority habitats. Amy works to enhance the natural environment, with a specific interest in stakeholder engagement including business, corporate and community engagement. Amy strives to improve environmental management focusing to achieve outcomes that are beneficial to both nature and people.
Ben Spinoza BSc (Hons)
Nature Recovery Advisor
Ben specialises in fungi, botany, ornithology, and ecological data analysis. He brings a data-driven approach to our work, using GIS, coding and bespoke software tools to support robust, evidence-based nature recovery strategies. He holds FISC level 4.
Antony Lacey
Nature Recovery Advisor
With extensive experience in ecological consultancy, Ant combines expertise spanning botany, protected species, invertebrates, and ecological assessments, with strong project and stakeholder management to deliver effective and impactful nature recovery work. Great Crested newt licence (level 1) holder and FISC level 4.
Jasper Hughes MSc BSc (Hons)
Nature Recovery Advisor
Jasper specialises in Natural Flood Management (NFM) and invertebrate ecology. He is skilled in using hydrological modelling to assess flow paths, using the outcomes to design and implement wetland creation or restoration plans that store water and reduce flood risk at both site and landscape scales.
Dom Greatorex MSc BSc (Hons)
Nature Recovery Assistant
Dom is an early career ecologist supporting a range of projects. He is proficient in botany and habitat survey work, GIS mapping and spatial modelling. Dom is developing experience in green finance, breeding bird surveys, and a wide range of other ecological surveys, helping to integrate these into our evolving approach to nature recovery. He is a qualifying member of CIEEM.
Edward Lim MBiolSci (Hons)
Nature Recovery Assistant
Ed is an ecologist with over five years of experience in ecological consultancy. He is an RCA Qualified Surveyor, holds a FISC Level 3, and has a background in ornithology, protected species and ecological assessment. His knowledge supports the development of targeted, evidence-based actions to benefit biodiversity. He is a qualifying member of CIEEM.
Frankie Selby BSc (Hons)
Nature Recovery Assistant
An experienced Species Recovery Officer with two years on water vole recovery and invasive species mitigation at the Trust, Frankie recently joined the Wild Solutions team to bring her expertise on aquatic ecosystems and management advice.
Richard Smith BSc (Hons)
Nature Economy Officer
Richard specialises in green finance and natural capital. He supports the team in translating ecological data and emerging nature market opportunities into practical advice for landowners, businesses and partners. He holds professional certification in natural capital accounting.
Max Papadopoulos MSc MSci
Rewilding Observation Officer
Max is a remote sensing technician specialising in monitoring and quantifying the natural world using non-traditional ecological technologies such as satellite imagery, bioacoustics, and drones/UAVs. These are processed using coding, GIS skills, and machine learning algorithms to support Wild Solutions and their clients with a data-led, evidence-based approach.
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to find out more about how we can work together to achieve nature’s recovery, get in touch by emailing wildsolutions@derbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773881188