Emily Fitzgerald
Ecologist
Nationwide
Emily Fitzgerald
Emily is our senior ecologist and oversees the ecology department. She carries out Appropriate Assessment screening on potential forestry sites and completes Natura Impact Statements (NIS) along with habitat and vegetation assessments on site. She also manages the GIS mapping and the Health & Safety systems within SWS. Emily has worked on various projects for windfarms, co-ops, Coillte and Bord na Mona.
Lorcan Ryan
Forester
Tipperary, Limerick, Kilkenny
Lorcan Ryan
Lorcan started working with SWS on a part time basis in 2019 while he was completing his B.Sc. Forestry in Waterford IT. He successfully completed his degree and began working full time with us in 2021. He has successfully managed forest plantations in Tipperary, Limerick, Cork, Waterford & Kilkenny and he is currently responsible for roading, harvesting and management of plantations in the South East region. He has experience in a wide range of silviculture, surveying, maintenance & inventory operations. Lorcan uses drone imagery to assist with site assessments and creates high quality data for clients.