Lauren has over four years’ experience as a professional ecologist with experience in both the private and public sectors, working on a range of projects from small-scale redevelopments to large-scale infrastructure schemes throughout Ireland. Her ecological background includes extended Phase 1/Fossitt habitat surveys, protected species surveys and associated reporting/mitigation plans, as well as Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) screenings and appropriate assessments. Lauren is also a licensed smooth newt surveyor and bat roost disturbance licensee.