Rachel Blount, Senior Ecologist, Atkins

Consultant ecologist working as a Senior Ecologist at Atkins whilst undertaking a part-time MRes on beaver reintroductions with the University of Liverpool.

Broad ecological skillset and experience. Specialising in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and a member of the Atkins BNG leadership team. Passionate about the benefits that habitat creation and restoration can have for both nature and people.

Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 4. NE and NRW GCN license and NE Level 2 bat license.