About
Us
• to help clients
navigate the world of ecological compliance
• to give a cost effective and professional service
• to invest in the ongoing training, personal development and quality of
our people
• to provide sustainable solutions to mitigate the environmental impact
of development
Profiles
Marcus has over 20
years experience as an ecologist and has
owned and managed the award-winning business
of MKA Ecology since 1998. He brings
to the business his excellent and broad knowledge of British habitats
and protected species, his expertise and skill in working alongside professionals
of all disciplines on complex projects and a determination to deliver
service of the highest quality as efficiently as possible. Marcus has
extensive overseas ecological experience, having worked and traveled
extensively in South East Asia, Australasia and Africa. He has over ten
years’ experience as a wildlife tour leader, specializing in Madagascar,
but also taking groups to many other destinations across four continents
including leading the first extended wildlife tour into Rwanda since
the 1994 genocide. Marcus has helped develop wildlife tour itineraries
for several clients and has a great understanding of international eco-tourism.
Providing professional ecological services
on projects as diverse as long-term gravel
extraction, landfill and recreational landscaping,
through pipelines and motorway widening to
habitat creation for the grounds of a new hotel
development has helped him build a portfolio
of skills. He is client focused and committed
to finding workable solutions and, where possible,
to adding value.
A Masters graduate in
Ecology and Environmental Management from
the University of York, Ian
has many years’ experience as a professional
ecologist within the environmental consultancy
sector and joined MKA Ecology as Senior Ecologist
in 2007. He is committed to providing an excellent
service to clients.
As well as a thorough grounding in surveys
and data analysis in relation to British protected
species, particularly Water Voles and Birds,
Ian has overseen ecological components of many
Environmental Impact Assessments with extensive
experience in managing high - profile wind
farm developments, both onshore and offshore.
Ian is a committed ornithologist with a knowledge
base incorporating legislation, mitigation,
conservation and habitat management. A Schedule
One licence holder for Black Redstart and Barn
owl, he has carried out in-depth study into
Crossbill ecology in Speyside for the RSPB
and is experienced in most survey methods.
Ian has obtained extensive experience in overseas
ecology, especially through his particular
interest in neo-tropical and oriental wildlife.
Ian has traveled extensively throughout Europe,
North America, Central and South America and
South-east Asia. This has allowed him to co-lead
natural history tours to Costa Rica and Brazil.
Ian has most recently returned from organising
an expedition to remote areas of the Philippine
archipelago.
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Will graduated with
a Master’s degree
in Conservation from University College London
where his dissertation examined the relationship
between farming practices and corn bunting
abundance. Will’s undergraduate degree
in Biological Sciences at the University of
Bristol involved research into bat echolocation
and behaviour and this has fostered a deep
interest in the ecology of British Bats which
he has been able to pursue through close involvement
with local bat groups. Will also has an interest
in invertebrates and has taken part in numerous
courses and workshops to develop his skills
in this field.
Will has developed an excellent understanding
of British wildlife, ecology and conservation
whilst working for a local Wildlife Trust and
MKA Ecology. He has taken part in and managed
a wide range of projects involving several
taxonomic groups including amphibians, bats,
birds, protected mammals, reptiles and vascular
plants. These surveys have supported a variety
of projects such as wind farm developments,
major road schemes, barn renovations, BREEAM
assessments, European protected species licence
applications and large housing developments.
Will currently holds Great Crested Newt and
bat licenses.
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Emily graduated
with a degree in Environmental Science from
the University of Leeds in 2008. In 2009 she
undertook a graduate training scheme with Somerset
Environmental Records where she gained experience
surveying a range of protected species and
habitats. Field experience includes surveys
of bats, dormouse, otters, reptiles, amphibians,
invertebrates, water voles and birds. Having
carried out NVC surveys she has also gained
a good working knowledge of British flora.
Emily is continuing to develop her field skills
through her work with MKA Ecology and during
her free time, and continues working towards
protected species licences.
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Sarah graduated with a degree in Biology
from the University of Manchester in 2007 and
went on to complete a Masters in Biodiversity
and Conservation at the University of Leeds
the following year. Since graduating Sarah
has worked as an ecologist with a nature conservation
charity and environmental consultancy gaining
survey experience of a range of protected species
and habitats. Field experience includes surveys
of bats, reptiles, amphibians, water voles,
otters, dormouse, birds and botanical surveys.
Sarah currently holds a bat licence and is
continuing to work towards licences for other
protected species.
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Jane Kohler was a practicing commercial
solicitor in a major international law firm,
managing a team of junior lawyers until 2004,
when she joined MKA Ecology as a practice manager.
She brings the skills she developed working
at a high level in a successful and professional
organization to the management of the business.
She is responsible for aspects of the business
as diverse as the accounting function, personnel,
operational procedures, regulatory compliance
and quality control.
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Sue is a key player in the business with responsibility for the smooth
running of the office and administrative function. She brings to MKA
Ecology the organizational and planning skills she learned as the assistant
manager of a driving school and as a legal PA.
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