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    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

    Contact Us

    Practical Ecology Ltd,

    The Roost,

    Bungay Road,

    S. Norfolk,

    IP21 4DT

     

    01379 740098

    info@practical-ecology.co.uk

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