Meet the Team
ILM was initially established in 2020 to assist landowners with the creation of biodiversity units. We have consistently evolved alongside the emerging BNG industry, positioning ourselves at the forefront to guide you through its dynamic landscape.
Our collective backgrounds give us a truly unique insight that spans the spectrum of the BNG industry. Our expertise in planning and development means we know the intricate, regulatory landscape that developers face - we really do understand your planning headaches! With strong agricultural experience, we also understand the crucial balance between conservation and productive land use for landowners, allowing us to develop BNG strategies that align with existing land activities.
Sam Paske
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Drawing on his successful career in farm management, Sam specialises in the practical management of Biodiversity Gain Sites.
He works closely with landowners through the entire process, from the creation of the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) to the establishment and ongoing management.
Sam is uniquely attuned to the nuances that guide landowners’ choices when it comes to BNG decisions.
Melanie Bachelier
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With a background in Biology and an MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health, Melanie brings a strong academic foundation to ILM. Her research focused on emerging trends in response to the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy.
A Qualifying CIEEM member, she has also completed further training on the Statutory Biodiversity Metric, equipping her with a deep understanding of both the tool and the ecological aspects of BNG.
Melanie works closely with landowners and ecologists, ensuring optimal outcomes for both our clients and the biodiversity within their sites.
Norman Paske
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Norman is a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor who qualified in 1987. He has extensive experience both as an advisor and as a businessman in various development sectors (including Property and Planning Promotion).
He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers and is well known to many large landowners in the Midlands and South East.
Sam Facey
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Sam has a background in wildlife conservation, having studied Zoology before completing a Master's in Biodiversity and Conservation. His experience includes researching urban hyenas in Malawi and working on projects to improve the ecological health and water quality of London's urban rivers.
His passion for biodiversity and practical conservation brings a strong ecological perspective to ILM's growing operations team.
Sam works with landowners to help bring forward new Biodiversity Gain Sites while supporting developers with Biodiversity Metric interpretation, identifying suitable BNG solutions and progressing projects through the quoting process.
Gosia Wolna
Accounting
Emily-Jane Brighton
Marketing Manager
Would you like to join our growing team and work at the forefront of the growing BNG industry?
At ILM, we believe in achieving more than just meeting regulatory requirements. We have a profound understanding of both the ecological intricacies and the practical aspects of land management, which allows us to navigate the complexity of your BNG requirements and deliver solutions that make a difference.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today, we’d love to hear from you.