Articles by Direct Ecology Staff

Homes for bats!

            Here at Direct Ecology our surveyors undertake regular training, both in-house and with external providers. Our ecologists have a wealth of knowledge and are always keen to share it with the other surveyors. Our bat experts have recently been running training on how to assess potential roost features in

Snowy hillsides and building sites!

The life of an ecologist is always varied! You could be spending time on hillsides looking for birds, climbing ladders to check for bats in dusty lofts, splashing around in a chilly river looking for signs of fresh water pearl mussels or surveying habitats on potential building sites. Working at Direct Ecology is certainly never

First Aid Training

Recently, seven of our ecologists took part in a  two day outdoor first aid course with The Outdoor Training Company, designed to equip them with first aid skills to use when in remote environments. The course covered essential topics such as CPR, wound management, fracture stabilization and responding to environmental factors such as heat stroke.

More recruitment opportunities! (ecologist/ornithologist/seasonal bat surveyors)

After a busy year in 2022 working on over 200 projects we anticipate an equally busy 2023 and are therefore looking for an ecologist and/or an ornithologist.  We are based in Dunblane, Central Scotland and work on sites throughout Scotland. Good field survey and reporting skills essential. Salary dependant on experience in the range of

Direct Ecology are recruiting! (Ecologist/Ornithologist)

We are recruiting! After a busy year in 2022 working on over 200 projects we anticipate an equally busy 2023 and are therefore looking for an ecologist/ornithologist to join our friendly team of 14 ecologists. We are based in Dunblane, Central Scotland and work on sites throughout Scotland. Good field survey and reporting skills essential.

New staff for 2021

During the course of a busy year in 2021, Direct Ecology have welcomed three new members to Our Team, with Victoria, Gemma and Scott all joining as Assistant Ecologists. Victoria Curley joined Direct Ecology in March 2021 after completing her studies in Conservation Biology at the University of Aberdeen. Through her Honours project, Victoria gained

Current measures and additional contact details – updated 13/01/2022

Direct Ecology continues to stay up-to-date with the latest guidance and regulations.  We continually review our procedures.  The health and safety of our staff, clients, and the public remains of paramount importance. Our staff therefore continue to operate with a mixture of home and office working as necessary.  If you need to get hold of

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