ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANCY
We are an ecological consultancy based in Suffolk, conducting work throughout London and the South East since 1997.
Our long list of clients includes Natural England, The Forestry Commission, The National Trust, The Church Of England, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council, The London Borough Of Lambeth Council, Magnox Ltd, The East Anglian Railway Museum, The Wolsey Art Gallery and many more.
Samples of our work can be supplied on request
SURVEYS
We have a long and established history of surveying and can provide the following surveys and plans, and assist the following applications at competitive prices:
Preliminary Ecological Appraisala
Protected Species Surveys
Applications for Protected Species Licences
Translocation of Protected Species
Ecological Reports to Support Planning Applications
Environmental Impact Assessments
Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM Ecological Assessments
Phase 1 and 2 Habitat Surveys
NVC Surveys
Tree and Hedgerow Surveys
Landscape Assessments
Linear Habitat Surveys
Biological Surveys of plants, grasses, hedgerows and trees
Grant-aided Conservation Measures, including Higher Stewardship and Whole Farm Plans
All aspects of Environmental Management Planning
Project Management, Management Plans and Land Use Options
TRAINING COURSES
We provide one-day training courses for tree surgeons, habitat managers, and conservationists.
The courses provide opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and training for anyone working towards a Natural England licence for bats, great crested newts, barn owls, and dormice.
Past trainees include estate managers, tree surgeons, forestry workers, arboricultural consultants, woodland managers, planning consultants, district council planners and ecologists, wildlife reserve managers, and teachers. We also provide training courses for the London Tree Officers Association.
Our next one-day CPD training course on Basic Bat Awareness & Bat Scoping are in Suffolk on Friday February 28th 2020.
To find out more about this course, please click here.
This will be a fully assessed, certificated course and the cost of the full day's training is £175.
Our next one-day CPD training course on Great Crested Newts is in Suffolk on Friday April 24th 2020 and the cost of a full day's training is £150.
To find out more about this course, please click here.
All courses are fully assessed and certificated.
Course fees include individual assessment and certification, lunch, tea/coffee, & cakes.
To apply for a place on any of our courses please complete this form.
For all further dates in 2020, please contact us below.
HABITAT CREATION
We are experienced in habitat creation and restoration, including ponds and woodlands.
We can prepare management plans, which prescribe how to manage your site for the long-term benefit of wildlife and have completed many plans for residential and commercial development sites.
We are also experienced woodland designers and specialists in integrating woodlands with recreational activities and farming.
