Ron and Mary Allen
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About The Hydro-ecology Pages
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The Environmental Project Consulting Group Some of the earliest projects undertaken by The Environmental Project Consulting Group www.epcg.co.uk were in the field that we now call 'hydro-ecology'. For instance, a project for the then Nature Conservancy Council (now English Nature) in 1988 carefully examined the hydrology and hydrochemistry of ponds and their catchment at Bramshill Plantation, the location for the then proposed Foxley Wood New Town in north Hampshire.
Since that time, the number of wetland projects increased rapidly and we titled them Geology, Hydrology, Soils and Edaphic Relations of Wildlife Habitats. Thinking this was rather a mouthful, we hit on the term 'hydro-ecology' which has now spread widely and has become the recognised term for the type of projects we (and our followers!) undertake.
Today a great many of our projects are in the field of hydro-ecology, be they for governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations or for land development companies wishing to ensure they stay on the right side of wildlife and water legislation and at the same time do their bit for biodiversity conservation.
This web site arose out of the increasing demand for competent advice and consultancy in this specialist field.
About Ron Allen Ron is a professionally qualified Environmental Consultant and Environmental Scientist who has a lifetime of experience in a wide range of countryside planning and related issues.
His practical, creative and meticulous approach allows him to apply the environmental, landscape, earth and ecological sciences to sustainable land development and management. This means that his clients avoid environmental conflict and are able to effectively manage environmental problems as and when they arise.
Ron writes extensively, runs training courses and seminars to a wide range of audiences and provides expert witness at inquiries and hearings.
About Mary Allen Mary qualified in business management at the Open University and is Managing Partner in The Environmental Project Consulting Group.
As well as responsibilities for management, marketing and financial control, she is responsible for editing reports and general administration of the business. Mary also keeps the websites updated using the website administration system.
Mary is widely involved in the business community and founded the East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Environment Committee of the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Chamber which evolved into the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Business Environment Forum.
About Graham Allen Graham is responsible for all computer support including website development and management, and maintenance of all the technical equipment.
Graham (Winner Business Excellence Awards, Innovation of the Year 2003) runs his own businesses, The Page Designer www.page-designer.co.uk which is based in Southbourne, and Page Hosting (with Tom White) which is based in Norfolk and London.
Graham and his team develop interactive websites, develop databases, provide computer networking, support and maintenance, and provide website hosting and Internet security.About the Group We work with a wide variety of other senior experts. All our consultants have extensive qualifications and/or many years experience so our clients can be sure that when commissioning The Environmental Project Consulting Group, they are receiving the highest calibre advice for their project. |
