Ecology
Most development proposals have the potential to make an impact on biodiversity through loss of habitat or by significantly affecting environments for the species that rely on them. We undertake ecology surveys and deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions to mitigate impacts on local habitats for all terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine environments.
Enabling development, protecting habitats
By advising on positive measures to promote or protect existing biodiversity, and on how to mitigate unavoidable impacts of proposed developments, we help clients to secure all required consents and permits to allow projects to proceed.  Â
With over 25 years of global experience, we’re experts in overcoming complex ecological issues and steering the planning process.Â
Our expertise
- Terrestrial ecology
- Mammal and bird ecology
- Freshwater and marine ecology
- Habitat and invasive species management
- Conservation legislation and plans
- Field surveys
- Management plans
- Baseline surveys
- Biodiversity impact assessments
- Biodiversity offsets
- Site appraisals
- Protected species surveys
- Habitat surveys
- Habitat mapping
- Designated area condition surveys
Biodiversity Net Gain
How to avoid the common pitfalls that can pose a real threat to BNG success.
Nature-based solutions for offsetting
In the pursuit of net zero, offsetting is increasingly used to help companies balance their unavoidable carbon emissions. And whilst not the perfect solution, if done responsibly, offsetting can help you reach net zero and meet key project requirements such as biodiversity net gain at the same time as protecting and restoring ecosystems.
Explore insights
Explore insights-
A new approach to great crested newt licensing delivers benefits all round
Read articleCeridwyn Adkins, Principal Ecologist looks at the benefits of District Licensing, Natural England’s new approach to authorising developments affecting great crested newts, a species suffering dramatic declines in their populations.
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Peatlands and Nature Recovery Networks: The Environment’s Bill of the ball?
Read articleNature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history. But the Government’s recent announcement, setting out plans to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change is a crucial step forward in restoring nature and safeguarding the environment for the future. Director of Ecology, Mike Barker looks at the implications for developers and landowners moving forward.
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