Ecology Solutions for Planning & Conservation

Supporting Your
Delivery Of Measurable
Biodiversity Net Gain

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About Us

Ecology solutions for both Planning & Conservation

We undertake the full range of ecological surveys, offering sound ecological advice to our valued clients.

We pride ourselves on developing bespoke mitigation strategies to inform licensing as necessary.

Our team of experienced ecologists strive to offer adaptive ecological solutions and support which, together with our associates, we are able to deliver nationwide.

Services

Preliminary Bat Roost and Nesting Bird Assessments for roof alterations, extensions, etc.

We are required to share our space with protected species such as bats. Our specialist ecologists and the introduction of light duty drone technology enables us to accurately support a wide range of clients in meeting the ecology requirements of their Local Planning Authority.

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals - we conduct a comprehensive search of the site for field signs of protected species and assess the habitats present onsite.

Preliminary surveys are only undertaken by our most experienced ecologists in order that nothing is missed. At this early stage we are then able to identify innovative solutions to mitigate for any potential impacts your proposal may have. We include a Biodiversity Statement to explain how the proposal might deliver the statutory biodiversity net gain through the BNG hierarchy.

Further Surveys - Protected species surveys including Bat activity, Reptiles, GCN including eDNA & District Licencing, Breeding birds, Tree Surveys, Habitat Assessment using our highly skilled, specialist surveyors equipped with the latest technology.

By working with you we are able to direct you to the most cost effective solutions in order to deliver Approval. Our experience enables us to steer our clients from the pitfalls that can delay your project.

Mitigation Strategies & Licences, Working Method Statements & ECoW supervision.

Whatever the challenge we will provide you with the evidence and mitigation to persuade Natural England to issue your licence as timeously as possible. We can provide fast-track Earned Recognition Licencing for bats where appropriate. Then we will guide and supervise your contractors to deliver the successful result you require.

Measurable Biodiversity Net Gain.

Our Biodiversity Feasibility Study supported by a comprehensive UK Habs assessment and that includes any identified mitigation for protected species, is demonstrated within the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. enables us to develop an optimal Biodiversity Net Gain Plan for our client's proposal to progress. We seek innrovative mitigation measures that will deliver certainty to manage potential impacts whilst delivering competitive costing for the client.

SSSI Consent & Management Plans.

We enjoy the challenge a SSSI can present. We assemble a team of the country's finest specialist ecologists to assess your SSSI and produce a practical management plan that will enable you to effect realistic maintenance whilst preserving the ecological features of the original SSSI Citation.