Ecology
Professional Ecological Survey and Assessment
Our ecological consultants are approachable, pragmatic and highly skilled and professionals. We’ll provide the same rigorous, quality service whether an ecological survey, ecological appraisal, Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), or an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
Prompt, Cost-effective Ecological Consultancy
Because ecological survey, assessment and management is second nature to us, early engagement with our experienced ecology consultants enables them to promptly determine your project’s ecological requirements - avoiding unnecessary project delays and costs.
Working across Perthshire, the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire, Central and Southern Scotland, we provide the full range of ecological survey, assessment and management to successfully enable development.
Our staff are fully licensed ecologists and members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), closely following its Code of Professional Conduct.
Ecological Survey & Assessment
- Protected Species Surveys (including: bat; great crested newt; otter; badger)
- Ornithological Surveys
- Habitat Surveys
- Vegetation Surveys including Ground Water Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE)
- Aquatic Ecology Surveys
- Aquatic invertebrate survey and identification
- Fish Surveys
- Invasive Species Survey
- Planning Condition Compliance Surveys
Other Ecology Services
- Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Ecology Chapter
- Environmental Advice for construction works
- Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) assessments
- Habitat & protected species mitigation design & restoration
- Habitat & species management plans
- Habitat & species protection plans
- Aquatic macro-invertebrate assessment and identification
- Fisheries habitat assessment & management
- GIS/Digital Mapping
Ecology Survey Calendar
When is the best time to undertake ecological surveys?
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
We are experienced ECoW’s - ensuring construction activities are successfully and legally delivered.