Meet the team

Giles Coe – Director/Ecologist

Giles has been a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management since 2008, being employed as a consultant ecologist from 2001 to the present day. Recently leaving his role as executive director for The Ecology Consultancy to set-up Co-ecology in Spring 2021 and currently working on projects throughout the UK. Giles’ project portfolio includes the survey and assessment of sites in a wide range of situations that encompass single dwellings, through to large scale housing and infrastructure schemes. A Registered Consultant on Natural England’s earned recognition class licence schemes for bats and badgers he has acted as named ecologist on Mitigation Licences for badgers, bats and great crested newts since 2011 and held survey licences for the latter two since 2005 and was named ecologist for an NSIP newt mitigation licence from 2014 to 2024.

Clara Gonzalez- Hernandez – Senior ecologist

Clara has been a full member of CIEEM since 2021 with a solid background in Biology through her Bachelor and Masters’ degree from the University of Murcia.
Clara started in the field of ecology in the UK in 2015 and she developed her skills through work for Arbeco, The Ecology Consultancy, Temple Group and Stantec. She has got wide experience in designing and conducting ecological surveys and assessments. Throughout her career she has prioritized professional development obtaining training in advanced survey techniques (bat radio-tracking and trials on acoustic deterrents among others), thermography, sound analysis and becoming a certified drone pilot. Clara is also proficient in GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS and Mapinfo) and holds a Natural England survey licence for bats (Level 2).

Linda Kerrison – Senior ecologist

Linda is an accomplished ecologist with a diverse background and a wealth of experience spanning over two decades. Since obtaining her Master of Science degree in the Orkney Islands in 2000, Linda has dedicated her career to ecological conservation, with a particular focus on the Galapagos Islands. Linda regularly undertakes BNG surveys and assessments and is certified in River MORPH assessments
In her most recent role as a Volunteer and Engagement Officer at the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust from 2019 to 2022, Linda demonstrated her commitment to environmental advocacy and community engagement.

In addition to her professional endeavours, Linda has generously contributed her time and expertise to volunteer efforts. From conducting water vole and otter population surveys to participating in hedgerow surveys, she has made valuable contributions to organizations such as the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust. In February 2023, Linda Kerrison joined Co-ecology as a Senior Ecologist, bringing with her a wealth of experience and dedication to ecological conservation.

Jess Lewis – Senior ecologist

Jess is an ecologist with over six years’ commercial ecology consultancy experience, specializing in protected species and habitat surveys, preparing reports and licence documents, based in the southeast.
I have previously worked on a wide range of projects from residential improvements to construction of large infrastructure such as the High Speed 2 and Arundel Bypass schemes. Experienced in undertaking ecological clerk of works during habitat clearance and finding practical solutions to constraints, that keep costs down, while creating opportunities for wildlife. I have developed a thorough understanding of current legislation and good practice guidelines, particularly in relation to bats and development. Assisted in the planning and implementation of advanced bat survey techniques for complex, large developments that could have landscape level impacts with field skills encompassing trapping and radio tracking of bats across complex landscapes. Capable of undertaking climbed inspections of trees for bats, as well as inspections of structures that require confined spaces training. Hold class survey licences for great crested newts and beavers. Passionate about conservation and biodiversity. Interested in working closely with clients to achieve benefits to wildlife while ensuring a pragmatic approach that is appropriate, effective and proportionate. Sussex bat group membership secretary, lead volunteer bat walks and volunteer with the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service in my spare time. Strive to achieve benefits for both client and the natural environment.

Georgie Baulcomb - Senior Ecologist

After completing a Masters course at the University of Reading in 2015 I started my career in ecology and haven't looked back! I have been in the ecology sector ever since, working with a range of clients on a variety of different projects from small homeowner developments to largescale infrastructure. I have personal class licences allowing me to lead surveys for bats, great crested newts and barn owls, but my main interests lie in bird surveys and GIS mapping. I would still class myself as a generalist and as such I have a lot of experience with UK habitat surveys as well as protected species including bats, badgers, birds, dormice, reptiles, water voles and amphibians.

I really enjoy my work here at Co-ecology, we have a great team based in East Sussex who are all enthusiastic about wildlife and like-minded when it comes to ecology.

Orlando Campbell – Senior ecologist

Orlando first completed a degree in Forestry & Woodland Management in 2014 before gaining a further BSc (Hons) in Ecology in 2017. Orlando has over 8 years experience in working in both public and private sector ecology and arboriculture as a consultant and in the civil service as Area Ecologist for South-East England. Orlando has extensive experience in protected species surveys, including advanced survey methods for bats, but his main interests lie in woodland ecology and habitat creation management, and mitigation. He is Experienced in a wide range of projects from small developments to large infrastructure. Orlando has also been involved in teams working to re-introduce beaver and pine martin to the South-East and in producing national guidance for hedgehog and woodland creation impacts to Prioirty Habitats. Orlando holds a class licence for great crested newts and is a full member of CIEEM.

Outside of work Orlando is involved in community work including running wildlife activities such for children and encouraging the next generation to gain a passion for ecology. Orlando came to work for Co-ecology in March 2024 to work in a small specialist team that provides flexibility with family commitments.