Practical Ecology Ltd are pleased to offer the following services:

 

• Phase 1 Habitat Surveys (Biodiversity Surveys) 

  • ​An intial ecological survey where existing habitats are classified and mapped according to the JNCC Phase 1 guidelines. An assessment of the site's suitability to support protected species is also undertaken.

  • Phase 1 report produced giving recommendations for any further surveys that may be needed and any mitigation that needs to be undertaken.  An electronic Phase 1 Habitat map will also be produced showing the different habitat types on the site

  • The Phase 1 survey also includes a desk study.  This involves a search for protected species records and nature conservation sites close to the proposed development site. 

 

• Protected species surveys  

  • ​Presence/absence surveys for great crested newts

  • Reptile surveys

  • Building Inspections for bats (can be part of a Phase 1 survey)

  • Aerial assessments of trees for bats

  • Bat Activity Surveys and Transect Surveys

  • Badger surveys

  • Nesting and Wintering bird surveys

  • Otter and Water Vole surveys

  • Dormouse surveys

  • Invertebrate surveys

 

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

• Ecological reports to support planning applications 

• Design and implementation of protected species mitigation

  • ​Including European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences

• Habitat management and habitat translocation

• Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA Screening and Appropraite Assessments)

• Environmental Statements (ES)

• Ecological Management Plans (EcMP)

• Biodiversity conservation and enhancement

• Invasive species surveys and control

  • ​Japanese knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam

• Ecological clerk of works 

• Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)

• Arboricultural surveys through our partner company Hayden's Arboricultural Consultants