Lisa Hester

Lisa Hester is a seasoned Terrestrial Ecologist currently employed at Digby Wells Environmental since January 2020, with a focus on ecological assessments and environmental compliance. Previous experience includes roles as a Field Ecologist at Arcus Consultancy Services Ltd, assisting with bat data collection on a wind turbine project, and as a Field Ecologist and GIS Technician at SAS Environmental, where responsibilities included conducting terrestrial ecological surveys and report writing. Past positions also encompass junior ecologist duties at EMM Consulting, where pre-clearance surveys for highway expansions were performed, as well as ecological surveys at Ecoplanning Pty Ltd and analytical roles at Ecosolutions. Educational qualifications include an Honours Bachelor of Science in Ecology from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Environmental Management from the University of Johannesburg.