
As a founding member of Land and Heritage, Matt leads the company with a focus on strategic developments and client relationships. He remains involved with complex heritage projects involving the conservation and development of landscapes, and with putting together teams on projects with multiple disciplines.
Managing Director
Matt Jackson
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Formerly and Landscape Architect, Nick went on to specialise in project and facilities management, gaining a wealth of experience in project delivery. Nick is innovative and target focussed, ensuring that projects progress and desired outcomes are achieved.
Operations Director
Nick Bishop
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A founding member of Land and Heritage, Simon has now retired from active service. He continues to contribute strategically with over 38 years professional and managerial experience in the ecology, forestry and wildlife conservation sector. As a former principal ecologist within the civil engineering sector he has significant experience working on major public infrastructure projects.
Director (Chairman)
Simon Humphreys

Melissa leads our ecology team in delivering on impact assessment and protected species surveys and reports and advising on complex mitigation design and biodiversity enhancement for a range of projects. With a background in science-based species conservation, ecotourism and consultancy she has a genuine understanding of finding innovative solutions for both wildlife and people that really work in practice.
Principal Ecologist
Melissa Wynn

Merry is an experienced field ecologist with a specialism in bat ecology. She holds a level 4 class survey license and has spent the last 3 years working in a national consultancy with a focus on bats and development. She also holds a GCN class 1 survey license and is working towards gaining her dormouse license. Merry is skilled in habitat assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain assessment and protected species surveying.
Senior Ecologist
Merry Anderson

Ben joined the team earlier this year to lead our Arboricultural team. He has a high level of experience ranging from individual tree management and tree portfolio management to development/planning and management policies.
Senior Arboricultural Consultant
Ben Coles

Megan is an experienced field ecologist, skilled in species and habitat assessment, impact assessment and mitigation. She has specialised in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, underpinned by UK Habitat assessment and River Condition Assessment. She holds a dormouse licence, undertakes bat and reptile surveys, and works with farmer and landowners on bespoke ecological enhancement projects.
Senior Ecologist
Megan Dalton

Pete is our specialist ornithologist. He has a huge amount of experience in specialist bird survey methods including nightjar, willow tit and wintering birds and holds a Schedule 1 class licence for Barn Owl. Pete is leading on ornithology surveys and impact assessments for the planning and development and renewable energy sectors.
Consultant Ecologist - Ornithologist
Pete Roseveare

Michelle is our business administrator and essential to the smooth running of the company. She directs enquiries to individual team members and ensures financial element is all in order. Michelle also organises the board of directors and is responsible for company procedures.
Business Support
Michelle Carter

Kieran works on a range of woodland assessment, management and creation projects for private landowners and grant funded projects. He is skilled in site appraisal, new woodland creation and woodland enhancement opportunities. Kieran has an excellent understanding of current funding streams for a range of options, and a special interest in agroforestry. Kieran shares his time equally between Land & Heritage and his own agroforestry business.
Senior Woodland Consultant
Kieran Venton

Claire is an extremely experienced landscape architect having worked within local authorities and the housing and development sector. She is a creative green space designer, with strong skills that integrate landscape design into development projects. She is used to working with large teams on complex projects, and in designing places for people. Claire also undertakes landscape and visual assessments (LVA, LVIA).
Landscape Architect
Claire Foxford

Hannah joined us in October 2024 as an apprentice with Cornwall College, pursuing a master’s in Ecological Land Restoration Management at the Eden Project, focusing on the effects of wet woodland conservation on dormouse populations. Hannah is working toward her dormouse and Level 1 bat licenses and is enjoying working on complex conservation and land-management projects as well as supporting on operational Health and Safety and organising team socials.
Consultant Ecologist
Hannah McCabe





Building sustainable futures
We believe that sustainable development doesn’t mean compromising cultural legacy or ecological value—it means integrating them. That’s why we combine deep expertise in ecology, landscape, heritage, arboriculture, and woodland management to support clients in delivering projects that meet today’s needs without sacrificing tomorrow’s.

About us
What we do
We know that heritage sites need protecting, ecosystems need restoring, and projects need to move forward—but balancing these priorities can be complex.
Our goal is simple: to help you navigate environmental and heritage regulations so you can deliver projects that respect the past, sustain the present, and build for the future.
Whether you’re preserving a historic site, or planning and delivering new infrastructure, we’ll help you meet your goals.
Heritage & Conservation Managers
Ensuring projects respect historical significance and sustainability goals, without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Developers, Architects & Planners
Keeping projects on track while seamlessly integrating heritage, environmental, and planning requirements.
Multi-disciplinary Consultancies
Trusted expertise that meets your exacting standards—delivering compliant, high-quality work without introducing project risk.
Our promise
We empower our clients to create projects that respect the past, enhance the present, and protect the future—all while navigating the challenges of environmental and heritage compliance with ease.
Since our founding in 2017, we’ve been helping planners, developers, heritage managers and landowners successfully balance compliance, sustainability, and project goals—without unnecessary delays or risks.

Meet our dedicated team
With decades of combined experience, our team has worked on projects ranging from historic estate conservation to renewable energy developments, always with a focus on compliance, sustainability, and ethical land management.
Our team includes ecologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, and heritage consultants—all united by a passion for protecting the environment and cultural heritage while helping our clients succeed.
What sets us apart
Who we work with
Integrated Expertise
We combine ecology, heritage, landscape, and arboriculture—so you don’t need multiple consultancies.

Sustainably Driven
Every project is designed to promote biodiversity, meet net gain goals, and protect natural and cultural landscapes.

Risk mitigation focus
We specialise in navigating complex regulations to help you avoid costly delays and compliance issues.

Ethical practice
We only take on projects that align with our core values—prioritising sustainability, conservation, and positive impact.

Personal partnership
We believe in strong client relationships—offering transparency, honesty, and proactive communication at every stage.

Real-world impact: How we've helped clients like you
Each project reflects our purpose: balancing progress with conservation—because we believe in leaving behind something more meaningful than just a finished project.
Secured planning approvals for renewable energy projects, reducing compliance delays by 30%.
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Helped a heritage site manager integrate biodiversity planning, reducing regulatory hurdles and unlocking additional funding.
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Supported developers and planners in navigating complex environmental impact assessments, avoiding costly project setbacks.
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Want to see how we can support you?
Call us: 01752 545710
Email us: contact@landandheritage.com