Conservation Management
and Ecological Consultancy

I am a professional ecologist who can help you to make your space better for wildlife.

I can assist you with

habitat creation, restoration and management;

project management;

consultations and problem solving.

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About Me

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Alex Cruickshank MSc MCIEEM

I have been working on the front line of wildlife conservation in the UK for 25 years.

I have managed landscape-scale habitat restoration projects, provided land management advice to multiple clients and worked at a senior level for one of the UK's largest wildlife charities.

I will ensure that your needs are met in a professional and friendly manner.

I have an MSc in Conservation Management, I am a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and I am insured for professional indemnity and public liability.

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Services

Habitat management, creation and restoration

Detailed plans to ensure that you get the best out of your wild space

Project management and support

Helping you to make the right decisions

Consultations and problem solving

Working out the right soultions with stakeholders and people who care

Ecological survey and monitoring

Systematic recording of your wildlife

Photography, public speaking and writing

Whatever your need, I can provide an ecological point of view to enlighten and entertain your audience.

Training, facilitating and public speaking

Sharing knowledge with the people who matter

Case Studies

Parish Council land managament support

Helping Brill Parish Council manage their land for wildlife

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If you don't have the resources or expertise to manage your land, I can help.

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Farm advice

Helping Colstrope Farm to do the best for nature

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I can help with grant applictions, surveys and ideas for enhancing your land

Project management

Ensuring the restoration of Greywell Fen was delivered effectively

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From pond restoration to landscape-scale habitat creation, I will ensure that you have the correct consents, contractors and communication

Species and habitat survey and monitoring

Designing and delivering a monitoring programme for the Earth Trust

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I will help you to collect the data that you need

Testimonials

"Alex has provided us with invaluable support with our restoration of Bucklebury Common. He has assisted us with all aspects of this complex project - from creating a vision, to expert ecological advice and funding applications. Alex is an experienced conservation manager and it has been a pleasure working with him."

Alasdair Jones-Perrott MRICS, Steward of the Manor, The Bucklebury Estate.

"The Earth Trust employed Alex to design an ecological monitoring programme for a habitat creation project at our farm in Oxfordshire. We wanted to monitor the impact of the project on a variety of species groups, so Alex identified suitable survey techniques and trained our volunteers to carry out the surveys. He has been flexible and supportive as the project has evolved."

Simon Atkinson, Director of Land Management, Earth Trust

"Brill Parish Council owns Brill Common, a 'county wildlife site', but the council lacks the expertise required to look after it and deal with the complex issues that managing common land involves.

Alex helps to us decide what to do and advises us on issues like encroachment and grazing. He recently submitted a succesful bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for us so that we can employ a ranger and secure the future of the common.