Ecological Survey, Monitoring & Assessment
Experienced & Knowledgeable Ecological Consultants
Protected Species legislation Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended in Scotland) requires developers to conduct ecological surveys and provide mitigation.
Our fully licensed ecologists are highly experienced in undertaking habitat assessments and ecological surveys for planning applications across an array of developments including: wind energy, hydro energy, property, transport and energy infrastructure.
Prompt, Cost-effective Ecological Survey and Assessment
At Gavia Environmental, we provide the full suite of ecology survey and assessment.
We use our uniquely combined knowledge, skill, innovation and the latest technology to promptly identify wildlife indicators and constraints, and in developing ecological mitigation and management plans.
We see the bigger picture, and develop a comprehensive solution that works – saving you valuable project time and unnecessary costs further down the line.
Protected Species Surveys
- Bat survey (including wind turbines)
- Bird survey (including wind turbines)
- Great crested newt survey
- Badger survey
- Water vole survey
- Otter survey
- Red Squirrel Survey
- Scottish Wildcat survey
- Terrestrial Invertebrate Survey
Habitat & Vegetation Surveys
- Phase 1 Habitat Surveys
- Phase 2 Vegetation Surveys
- National Vegetation Classification Survey (NVC)
- Invasive Species Survey
- Vascular Plant & Bryophyte Surveys
- Hedgerow Surveys
Aquatic Ecology Surveys
- Fish (freshwater and marine) surveys
- Freshwater Pearl Mussel survey
- Reptile survey
- Aquatic Invertebrate Survey
- River Corridor & River Habitat Survey
- Electro-fishing survey (SFCC – SVQ Level 2 and 3)
- Aquatic flora survey
- River Habitat Survey (RHS)
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
We are experienced ECoW’s - ensuring construction activities are legally & successfully delivered.
Other Ecology Services
- Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Ecology Chapter
- Environmental Advice for construction works
- Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GDTE) assessments
- Habitat & protected species mitigation design & restoration
- Habitat & species management plans
- Aquatic macro-invertebrate assessment
- Fisheries habitat assessment & management
- GIS/Digital Mapping
Which Ecology Survey(s) Do I Need?
We can quickly determine your ecological survey requirements.
Contact us for a free consultation on your ecological project challenges.