Our Services
Who we are
The Ecology Co-op deliver a range of ecological services for both public and private sector that can help you manage Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ environmental impact of your development and support conservation work.
Ecology surveys provide essential information about Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ distribution and abundance of species, habitats and ecosystems, and are a crucial process during planning.
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Preliminary Ecological Appraisals are assessments undertaken to quickly determine Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ likely impacts that would result from a development proposal and what furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r detailed surveys may be required to inform an Environmental Impact Assessment.
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UKHab Surveys, previously known as Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, are detailed assessments conducted in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ UK to identify and map different habitats, providing crucial information about Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ biodiversity and ecological health of an area.
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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are used to assess and analyse Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ potential consequences of a proposed project or development on Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ environment.
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Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) aim to recognise, measure and assess Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ probable consequences of development-related activities on habitats, species, and ecosystems.
We provide expert advice for rewilding and conservation projects for landowners and developers, and can implement long-term management plans for biodiversity net gain.
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Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ process of measuring Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ baseline value of a habitat into ‘biodiversity unitsâ€� and ensuring that through development Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ value of biodiversity units is increased. As BNG is not possible on many development sites, credits must be purchased from a landowner that has achieved an uplift in biodiversity units to offset Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ impact of development.
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“Large-scale restoration of ecosystems to Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ point where nature is allowed to take care of itself. Rewilding seeks to reinstate natural processes and, where appropriate, missing speciesâ€� - Rewilding Britain
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The Ecology Co-operation has taught school children and horticultural societies how to identify many of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ creatures that call our ‘Wildlife Gardensâ€� home and explain why such environments must be maintained and managed to ensure those creatures continue to have a home in years to come.
Protected species surveys are required when a development may impact a species protected by law.
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If a development is close to a badger sett and could put Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se animals at risk, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨n mitigation restricting development activity within close proximity of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ sett or a ‘Sett Closure Licenseâ€� may be required.
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All bats in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ UK are protected against disturbance and harm, however Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ presence of bats does not mean that development of a site is not possible.
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Typically, a general bird survey should be recommended wherever development has Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ potential to impact upon important assemblages of breeding birds.
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These small, arboreal mammals are legally protected under Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Wildlife and Countryside Learn moreAct 1981. Dormouse surveys are required when a development directly impacts dormice or Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir natural habitat.
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Great crested newts (GCN’s) are a highly protected species under Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. GCN surveys are required for planning permission in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ UK to assess Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ potential impacts of proposed developments on great crested newt populations, to inform habitat management plans, assess Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ impact of development projects and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place to protect Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ newts and Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir habitats.
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There are six native reptile species in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ UK and Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y are all fully protected under Schedule 5 of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended by Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
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Water voles are fully protected under Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If any development is to be conducted on or near to a water body that has Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ potential to support water voles Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨n a survey will be necessary to determine if Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y are present.
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Wintering bird surveys are often required where proposals have Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ potential to impact upon internationally designated populations of overwintering birds and/or Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ habitats Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y rely upon.
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