Ecology

We provide practical, proportionate ecology services to support projects from early feasibility through to delivery.

Our work includes terrestrial and aquatic surveys, ecological assessment, and clear advice to help identify constraints, opportunities and appropriate next steps. By applying the mitigation hierarchy, we aim to help clients avoid, minimise, restore and offset ecological impacts while supporting compliant, sustainable development.

Understanding ecology services

Understanding ecology at the earliest stage of a project is key to identifying potential constraints, opportunities and requirements before they affect programme or design. By considering habitats, protected species, designated sites and the wider landscape context from the outset, we can help clients make informed decisions and reduce ecological risk.

Our approach is clear, practical and proportionate. Survey findings are translated into straightforward advice, helping project teams understand what is needed, when it is needed and how ecological considerations can be built into the scheme. This supports compliance, good design and the delivery of effective mitigation and enhancement measures.

Services include

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
• Bat Surveys
• Bird Surveys
• Badger Surveys
• Reptile Surveys
• Great Crested Newt Surveys
• Water Vole Surveys
• Otter Survey