Best Habitats

The Suit in Boots

Duncan Ferns is the founder of Best Habitats – the ‘suit in boots’. The suit refers to his experience as a Director of a Plc management consultancy working with public sector environment agencies. The boots refer to his practical habitat management experience – complete with chainsaw qualifications – in his 50 acre woodland and large wildlife garden. He has wide experience of business cases, contract management, outcomes and benefits, backed by a PhD in Plant Sciences.

After focussing on what he really wants to do – he has established Best Habitats building on his professional consulting career with organisations such as Natural England, Defra and the Commission for Rural Communities – and his growing passion and hands-on experience in Woodland Management, working with the Forestry Commission and Gardening for Wildlife. Duncan works with a network of associate consultants, including ecologists with detailed species expertise.