Our Difference... is our Dedication, Designing Landscapes for Future Generations

Qualifications:

• 1992  Landscape Institute Professional Practice exams, became a Chartered Member of the LI (CMLI)
• 1990  Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology
• 1989  BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology

Employment:

• 2006  Set up ELD, Stowmarket, Suffolk
• 1999  Set up ELD, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire
• 1996   Tim Lynch Associates Bath, Avon
• 1993   Acer Environmental (Welsh Water), Cwmbran, South Wales
• 1990   Derek Lovejoy Partnership London

Experience Summary:

Working in private practice for the past 21 years, Ruth has an extensive level of experience in all aspects of landscape architecture, design and planning in relation to new development. During the past decade or so, Ruth has been responsible managing staff whilst developing her Practice and its client Portfolio.

Ruth has been responsible for project managing and implementing numerous Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for residential developments; masterplanning of new 500 unit village developments; Design and Access Statements; the detailed design of hard and soft elements for all sites; construction details; tender and contract administration for landscape schemes, up to £1.85 million in value and co-ordinating tree and ecological surveys, all as part of planning application related works. This has been undertaken for hundreds of large and small projects, to include residential, industrial and commercial developments, public parks, schools, local authority office developments; high specification design projects and domestic garden designs. She has also acted as a consultant to Local Authorities, advising Development Control over landscape design for planning applications and new developments and is principal client contact and project co-ordinator within the Practice.

Her key role is to take the business from strength to strength, keeping her feet securely anchored to the ground whilst providing a stable and cost effective service to clients. To ensure that Ruth can step into any project, at any time, at any level; she is fluent in AutoCAD, Photoshop and all of the Microsoft packages with a proven ability to enthuse her team, problem solve and ensure that the clients are provided with an exceptional service. As the principal client contact in the business, she provides an unprecedented level of dedication, where nothing is too much trouble and true, ‘added value’ is provided as part of an all round quality service. Repeat commissions are often based on Ruth’s enthusiasm, passion and commitment, offered to all that work with her.

Qualifications:

• 2004               Landscape Institute Professional Practice exams, became a Chartered Member of the LI (CMLI)
• 2000 - 2001  Post Grad Diploma - Landscape Management University of Sheffield
• 1996 - 1999   BSc (Hons) Landscape Design and Ecology University of Sheffield

Employment:            

• 2009 -            ELD Associate Landscape Architect
• 2008 - 2009  Bidwells (Cambridge) Senior Landscape Architect
• 2006 - 2008  Cambridge City Council Landscape Architect
• 2004 - 2006  James Blake Associates Senior Landscape Architect
• 2002 - 2004  James Blake Associates Landscape Architect
• 1999 - 2000  James Blake Associates Year Out Landscape Architect

Experience Summary:

Abby has 11 years of experience in the public and private sector, joining ELD as an Associate Landscape Architect. Her responsibilities  include project and team management, training, checking for quality control and marketing in conjunction with Ruth Elwood, the Director.

Her extensive background includes management of large, multi-disciplinary teams and projects, conducting: Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Reports; Vision Statements; Design & Access Statements; Masterplanning; site surveys and detailed hard and soft design for housing developments, schools, parks, play areas, nature reserves, private gardens, pubs and restaurants. Other areas of expertise include contract preparation, measured works specifications, cost estimations, management plans and corporate marketing.

Her extensive local authority experience gained whilst advising Development Control and promoting land through the Local Development Framework will further enhance ELD’s planning application capabilities. She has exceptional technical skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, and Arc View GIS systems.

Abby is currently registered as a Mentor with the Landscape Institute, successfully taking Candidates through the Pathway to Chartership process. She has also served as a Committee Member for the East of England Branch of the Landscape Institute for many years.

Qualifications:

• 1994   BA (Hons) Architecture University of Humberside
• 1995   Post Grad Certificate – Architectural Practice University of Humberside
• 1997   Post Grad Diploma - Landscape Design University of Sheffield
• Landscape Institute Professional Practice exams, became a Chartered Member of the LI (CMLI)

Employment:            

• 2011 -               ELD Senior Landscape Architect
• 2005 - 2011     Cracknell (formerly Parklife) Associate
• 2003 - 2004     Atkins Senior Landscape Architect
• 2001 - 2003     Enplan Landscape Architect
• 2000 - 2001     PRP Architects Landscape Architect
• 1998 - 2000     Groundwork Thames Valley Community Landscape Architect
• 1997 - 1998     Plincke Landscape Ltd Assistant Landscape Architect

Experience Summary:

After studying Architecture at the University of Humberside, School of Architecture and receiving a postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Practice, Dawn went on to study Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield. She has worked for multi-disciplinary practices in the UK for over ten years, and has been responsible for the detailed design and implementation of a number of public realm and historic parkland projects and, more recently the detailed design development of St James Park in Southampton, and estate regeneration and housing improvement works to four inner city estates in London.

She has worked in close liaison with design teams and other specialists on mitigation measures associated with infrastructure and communication upgrade schemes for Highways Agency, culminating in the production of environmental reviews and project appraisal, as well as overseeing the preparation of landscape and visual impact assessments as part of environmental statements for the Environment Agency on flood defenses and river restoration projects.

Recent work has involved overseeing the rejuvenation and construction of three play areas and open spaces within the busy market town of Ashford, whilst working in partnership with the local council and interested statutory consultancies to formulate a conservation / management plan. Since joining ELD she has continued to develop her passion for landscape design and project management, by working with a wealth of Clients, furthering her keen interest in historic park and garden restoration schemes, enabling the initial design objectives to be revived through the use of long-term conservation management plans to achieve modern design objectives.

Dawn is currently registered as a Mentor with the Landscape Institute, successfully taking candidates through the Pathway to Chartership process.

 

Employment:

• 2011  ELD Practice Manager
• 2010  Dove Services (UK) Ltd General Manager
• 2005  GPS Enterprises Ltd Operations Director
• 2002  Anglia Telecom Centres Ltd General Manager
• 1990  British Telecommunication plc Commercial Operations Manager, Customer Services Manager, Customer Service Supervisor, Network Support Supervisor, Personal Assistant

Experience Summary:

Having worked at a senior management level for over 10 years, Andi has a high level of experience in Customer Service, General Administration and Office Management, with responsibility for a large number of technical, administrative and professional staff.  Andi has a broad based level of practical experience over a wide range of computer systems and rapid implementation of new systems and business processes.  She has been responsible for performance and profitability whilst ensuring resources are used effectively to manage key relationships with new and existing customers whilst maintaining efficient delivery of services to agreed standards.

Andi has also been responsible for turnover targets, accounts, invoicing and work allocation, client liaison, marketing and much, much, more!

Andi has joined our practice to help us develop our marketing strategy and effect management change by a series of process improvements to enable effective client focus and immediate growth.

Qualifications :

• 1991 & 1993  BA (Hons) & Graduate Diploma Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology
• 1996                Landscape Institute Professional Practice CMLI

Employment:

• 2005 - 2010  Freelance Landscape Architect
• 1999 - 2002  Lancashire County Council Senior Landscape Architect
• 1997 - 1998  Lancashire County Council Landscape Planning Officer
• 1996 - 1997  SGS Environment, St Helens MBC, Groundwork Trust, ASH Sub Consultant Landscape Architect
• 1994 - 1996  Chris Blandford Associates Landscape Architect
• 1993 - 1994  Buro Murb (Darmstadt, Germany) Landscape Architect

Experience Summary:

Having worked in private practices and local authority and as a self-employed Landscape Architect Stephanie has gained a wide knowledge of varied projects, and has been successful in many grant applications for these schemes. These including the historic restoration of Stansted Park, Sussex, the creation of Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve, erosion control and habitat implementation on Beacon Fell Country Park and the creation of Ecclestone Millennium Green. .

Her particular strengths are historic landscape restorations, habitat creation, planning advice and masterplanning.

Stephanie works as a freelance Chartered Landscape Architect for ELD.

The following independent arboricultural and ecological consultants are engaged by ELD to provide expert advice, as required

Arboricultural Consultant:

Stephen Hayden - DipCM ND Arb MArbor A

Qualifications:

• Member of the Arboricultural Association
• Post Graduate Diploma in Countryside Management London University
• National Diploma in Arboriculture Merrist Wood Agricultural College

Employment:

• 1997 -            Hayden’s Arboricultural Consultancy Principal
• 1994 - 1997  United Nations Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility (being seconded to the Wildlife Conservation Society for Tanzania) Co-ordinator of the East African Coastal Project in Southern Tanzania
• 1989 - 1994  East Cambridgeshire District Council Arboricultural and Landscape Officer
• 1987 - 1993  Independent Forester and Tree Surgeon

Experience Summary:

Stephen has worked within the Arboricultural Industry for 22 years and currently acts as Principal for Hayden’s Arboricultural Consultancy, which has an established reputation for being one of the best consultancies in East Anglia. He has a broad knowledge of both the private and public sectors of arboriculture, undertaking tree surveys and providing expert advise at planning appeals and inquiries for a wide range of clients, including: Architects; Landscape Architects; Land Surveyors / Estate Managers / Planning Consultants; their Development Companies and Housing Associations nationwide. He has also acted as Arboricultural Consultant for four Local Planning Authorities, commenting on planning applications and the impacts of proposed development.

His Practice now provides regular arboricultural services, in collaboration with ELD, to review and assess trees in relation to planning applications, as part of the ELD landscape and arboricultural package offered to clients.

To have a look at the HAC website click here.

 

Ecological Consultant:

Rebecca Barrett - BSc MSc MIEEM

Qualifications:

• 1986 - 1988  MSc Environmental Chemistry Glasgow University
• 1982 - 1986  BSc (Hons) Environmental Science Stirling University

Employment:

• 2008  Conservation Constructions Ltd (CC) Director & Ecologist
• 2002  Defra/Natural England Wildlife Management and Licensing Adviser (Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire)
• 2002  Field Studies Council SSSI/NNR Reserve Manager
• 1999  Pestalozzi Children's Trust Estate Manager
• 1996  Cranfield and Rand Afrikaans Universities Researcher
• 1986  Employed in Environmental Consultancy UK and USA

Experience Summary:

As well as being a Director of CC, Rebecca is a field ecologist specialising in species and habitat survey, risk assessment, licence application and management, Anabat/Batsound analysis and interpretation and radio-tracking. She specialises in vertebrates, but has a track record completing Phase One habitat assessments, tree surveys, management for liability, and land management programmes.

 

Project examples include:

• GCN and bat risk assessment for licence derogation

• EPS surveys for Environment Agency

• EPS licence application and implementation for various developments including renovation works on churches and historic buildings

• CfSH and BREEAM surveys, recommendations and management plans

 

Previous experience includes advice to the public on wildlife issues; legislation enforcement; licence application determination; provision of inhouse bat training; expert witness for the CPS and police; technical advice to stackholders including police, planning authorities; providing answers to parliamentary questions; media interviews; investigating pesticide poisionings for the Pesticide Safety Directorate; and preparing and implementing agri-environment schemes and management plans

Rebecca and the team at CC now provide regular ecological services in collaboration with ELD, to review and assess sites in relation to planning applications, as part of the ELD landscape and ecological package offered to clients.

To have a look at the CC website click here.

Ecological Consultant:

Maurice Webber - BSc MSc MIEEM

Qualifications:

• Member of IEEM

Employment:

• 2007 -                 Conservation Constructions Ltd (CC) Director & Ecologist
• 1986 - 2009      Robert Stebbings Consultancy Ltd
• 1996 - 1998      World Wildlife Fund Overseas research for WWF
• 1980 onwards  March noctule colony study and Norfolk bat hibernation sites
• 1970 - 1998      Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust

Experience Summary:

Maurice is a Director of CC and field ecologist specialising in survey, research, habitat management, mitigation design and implementation for vertebrate species. He holds Natural England survey licences for bats and great crested newts and is a former bird ringer; Scottish Natural Heritage and Countryside Council for Wales survey licences for bats. Ecologist for numerous European Protected Species (EPS) bat licences for ten UK species. Anabat/Batsound analysis and interpretation. Extensive bat radio-tracking experience throughout Europe.

Project examples include:

• Breeding bird surveys for National Grid
• EPS surveys for the Environment Agency
• Various EPS licence applications and mitigation implementation
• Successful conversion of various icehouses, lime kilns and MOD buildings as bat hibernation sites, including provision of grilles
• Advice on bats in churches
• Design, construction and erection of various bat boxes for conservation purposes
• Assistance in implementation of the bat BAP for March District Level Commissioners
• Workshop on bat box design for BCT
  

Previous experience includes field surveys for bats (including Anabat/Batsound analysis); birds (sight, song and nest finding); amphibians and reptiles; badger; deer; water vole and otter; extensive use of radio tracking to aid identification of bats colony territories: development of mitigation techniques based on observation, species ecology and understanding of building structure and materials.

Publications:

Robinson, M. F., and Webber, M. (1998) Small mammal survey, Khammouan Limestone, National Biodiversity Conservation Area, LAO P.D.R. Final Report for World Wide Fund for Nature – Thailand

Robinson, M. F., and Webber, M. (1998) Observations on the diet of Myotis ricketti from Lao PDR; a piscivorous bat. In Bat Research News vol 39 26-27

Robinson, M. F., and Webber, M. (1999) Conservation of cave roosting bats Ban Rai District, Western Thailand – project proposal

Robinson, M. F., Webber, M., and Stebbings, R. E., (1999) Dispersal and foraging behaviour of Greater Horseshoe Bats, Brixham, Devon For English Nature

Robinson, M. F., and Webber, M. (2000) Survey of bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) in the Khammouan Limestone National Biodiversity Conservation Area, LAO P.D.R. Nat. Hist. Siam Soc. 48:21-45

Maurice and the team at CC now provide regular ecological services in collaboration with ELD, to review and assess sites in relation to planning applications, as part of the ELD landscape and ecological package offered to clients.

To have a look at the CC website click here.