Ecology

Early detection of any ecological issues associated with a development, purchase or sale of a site, is essential to ensure that any ecological constraints are dealt with effectively, to minimise delays and added costs.

RPS has a dedicated team of ecologists who advise on a wide range of issues, assisting clients successfully through all stages of a development, in a wide range of market sectors including agriculture, defence, government, industry, natural resources, oil and gas, waste and water.  

RPS is a market leader in ecological survey and evaluation, design, monitoring, ecological impact assessment, mitigation, habitat restoration and biodiversity and conservation management.

In addition to general advice on any ecological issues, the services provided by RPS ecologists include;

Site scoping surveys - Phase I Habitat and protected species scoping surveys

Specialist protected species surveys – such as reptiles, bats, great crested newts, dormice

Habitat creation and restoration

Mitigation design and implementation

Invasive species control (including Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed)

Ecological components of BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes