KB Ecology Ltd is run by Katia Bresso BSc, MSc, CEnv, MIEEM. After having worked up the ranks of major consultancies, from ecologist to Principal Ecologist over 9 years (Atkins and Jacobs – formerly Babtie), she has decided to start her own ecological consultancy.
Her specialism covers European protected species, mainly great crested newts, dormice and bats (for which she holds EN scientific surveying licences). She has also successful experience in applying for EPS development licences (GCN, dormouse and most species of bats).
She is trained in confined space entry (Escape sets, ESS Safeforce) and registered under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS.
She undertakes roost visits as a Natural England bat volunteer and also carries out dormouse monitoring in local woods.
She has been working in Kent and surrounding counties for the last 9 years and has a very good knowledge of the local ecology. In addition, other local specialists are brought in depending on the needs of each project, via a network of local surveyors.
Presentations:
In the last two years , Katia has given presentation to local architects, surveyors and planning consultants about ecological issues relating to construction, including:
- December 2011: RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor, London
- December 2009, RIBA Royal Institute of British Architects South East
Articles:
1st International Symposium on Bat Migration, Berlin 2009', in Number 63 of 'In Practice', the IEEM bulletin, March 2009
Article about biodiversity value and management of woodland ponds within the Parc Naturel Régional de la Forêt d'Orient, France: Courrier Scientifique n°25, 2001
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Katia is also the creator of the Multilingual Family website and founder and chairperson of the Petite Ecole Kentoise charity, which organises French schools and a library for bilingual children in Kent.
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