From Little Acorns ...
Acorn Ecology was established by Sue Searle in 2003. She is a licensed bat worker and bat trainer and has 8 years experience of ecological consultancy. Sue is a lecturer in Ecology and Conservation with both Exeter and Bristol Universities and runs courses for The Mammal Society, FSC and IEEM. She also runs her own professional development courses through Acorn Ecology Ltd. In 2009 she won a National Training Award. She is a full member of IEEM and subject to a professional code of conduct. She takes personal responsibility for all projects that the team undertakes. The team are fully insured.
About the Team
Sue Searle BSc (Hons), PGDip (Ecology), MIEEM - Senior Ecologist, Tutor and Managing Director.
Since changing from a career in nursing, Sue has completed a degree in biological sciences at Exeter in 2001 and a post graduate diploma in ecology and conservation at Bristol in 2003 when she also set up Acorn Ecology Ltd. She has worked for the East Devon Heathland Heritage Project, Dartmoor National Park and the Barn Owl Trust. Sue is a licensed bat and dormouse worker, bat trainer, and full member of IEEM. In 2000 she won an Earthwatch Millennium Fellowship, in 2002 she won a David Bellamy Award and in 2009 she won a National Training Award. Sue is the managing director and senior ecologist at Acorn Ecology. During her (limited!) spare time, she enjoys photography, art, walking the south west coast path, dog walking and gardening.
Sarah Candlin BSc (Hons), MIEEM - Ecologist and Training Manager
Sarah completed an environmental biology degree at the University of Wales, Bangor in 2006. During her holidays she spent several months volunteering for the RSPB as a residential warden on Ramsey Island. She joined Acorn Ecology at the beginning of 2007 and is currently one of our Ecologists and the Training Manager in charge of organising our professional development courses. She is also licensed to work with bats and dormice. In her free time, Sarah enjoys painting, hill walking and surfing.
Adam Bratt BSc (Hons), MIEEM - Ecologist and Tutor
Adam is a zoology graduate of Aberdeen University completing his degree in 2006. He started at Acorn Ecology during the summer of 2007 and is now an Ecologist. He is also licensed to work with bats and dormice. Adam has previously participated in scientific projects studying sheep tick ecology, seabird diet, and pink-footed goose grazing interactions on Svalbard. In his spare time Adam enjoys cycling and running.
Natalie Harris BSc (Hons) PGDip PGCE - PA to Managing Director
Natalie is currently on maternity leave. She is a qualified science teacher and has had a number of administrative and teaching roles. Natalie is a keen charity fundraiser and has a number of interests including amateur dramatics, running and rock-climbing.
Sally Spence BA (Hons), PGCE - Administrator
Sally has joined us as maternity cover for Natalie. She has had a number of finance and administrative roles since graduating in 1999. Sally has recently rediscovered her passion for running and has taken part in a number of long distance races this year. When not at work or out running, Sally is busy bringing up her two little boys and finding the time to read a good book.
We often have students on work experience with us, most of whom are completing the Acorn Ecology Certificate of Ecological Consultancy.
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