Ecological Services

Expert environmental consultancy backed by rigorous fieldwork and practical recommendations

Services Tailored to Your Project

Every development, land management decision, or conservation initiative has unique ecological dimensions. Our services are designed to provide exactly the information and guidance you need—no unnecessary surveys, no cookie-cutter reports. Below you'll find our core service areas, each delivered by specialists who know their subject inside out.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Comprehensive EIA services that go beyond compliance to genuinely inform project design. We identify ecological constraints early, enabling you to avoid costly redesigns and planning objections.

Our assessments cover terrestrial and aquatic habitats, protected species, designated sites, and cumulative impacts. We work closely with other EIA disciplines to ensure ecological considerations are properly integrated.

£847 per assessment
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Ecological surveyor examining habitat

Wildlife Survey & Monitoring

Licensed surveys for all UK protected species, conducted to CIEEM standards by experienced ecologists. From preliminary roost assessments to emergence surveys, breeding bird surveys to great crested newt presence/absence testing.

We hold Natural England licences for bats, great crested newts, badgers, and dormice. Survey windows are planned to optimise timing within your project programme.

£623 per survey day
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Wildlife in natural habitat

Habitat Restoration Planning

Detailed strategies for restoring degraded landscapes and creating new habitats. Whether you're establishing wildflower meadows, creating ponds, planting native woodland, or rewetting farmland, we provide the technical guidance to maximise ecological outcomes.

Our restoration plans include species selection, establishment methods, management prescriptions, and monitoring frameworks. We can also support delivery through contractor supervision and adaptive management.

£1,245 per project
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Restored wildflower meadow

Carbon Footprint Analysis

Quantify the carbon storage and sequestration potential of your land. We assess current carbon stocks in soils, vegetation, and deadwood, then model how different management interventions could enhance sequestration over time.

Our analysis supports carbon credit certification, net zero strategies, and natural capital accounting. We use established methodologies including the UK Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code frameworks.

£489 per analysis
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Forest carbon sink

Ecological Consultancy

Expert guidance on ecological matters for planning applications, land management decisions, and strategic planning. From screening opinions to discharge of conditions, we provide clear advice that helps you navigate regulatory requirements.

Ideal for clients who need ad-hoc ecological input without commissioning full survey programmes. Our consultants bring decades of combined experience across all major development sectors.

£375 per hour
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Natural landscape consulting

Biodiversity Net Gain Reports

Mandatory BNG calculations using the DEFRA metric, plus enhancement strategies that demonstrate measurable ecological uplift. We ensure your project meets the 10% minimum requirement while delivering genuine benefits for wildlife.

Our BNG service covers baseline assessment, habitat condition surveys, metric calculations, and habitat management and monitoring plans. We can also advise on off-site options where on-site delivery isn't feasible.

£1,180 per report
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Biodiverse habitat

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Ecological requirements can be confusing, especially if this is your first development project. We're happy to talk through your situation and recommend the most appropriate approach—no obligation, no jargon.

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Complete Service Summary

Quick reference for all our services and indicative pricing. Actual costs depend on site size, complexity, and survey requirements—contact us for a detailed quote.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Full EIA ecological chapters for planning applications

£847 per assessment
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Wildlife Survey & Monitoring

Protected species surveys to CIEEM standards

£623 per survey day
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Habitat Restoration Planning

Detailed restoration strategies and management plans

£1,245 per project
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Carbon Footprint Analysis

Carbon stock assessment and sequestration modelling

£489 per analysis
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Ecological Consultancy

Expert advice on ecological planning matters

£375 per hour
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Biodiversity Net Gain Reports

DEFRA metric calculations and enhancement strategies

£1,180 per report
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The BNG calculations were thorough and the enhancement strategy was genuinely creative. Planning officers were impressed, and we're now delivering habitat improvements that go well beyond the minimum requirement.

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Patrick Dunne Housing Developer, Leeds
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