Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Initial desk-study & survey to provide an understanding of ecological issues.

Protected Species Survey

Identify and evaluate potential ecological impacts of a proposed development.

Ecological Impact Assessment

Seek to minimise impacts on biodiversity and provide net gains where possible.

What We Do

Expert ecological consultants.

As an independent ecological consultancy, we provide expert services promptly and at reasonable rates. We are innovative and client focused. Based in Devon, in the Southwest of England, we offer nationwide services.

Services include: preliminary ecological appraisal; ecological impact assessment; bat surveys and other protected species surveys; Phase I and NVC habitat surveys; and European protected species licence applications.

Free initial consultation: 01395 239234

Who We Help

We can help you.

We have a diverse range of clients, including homeowners, private and commercial developers, utilities, waste, renewables and minerals companies, charities and government agencies.

Our extensive experience includes large scale engineering projects, including renewable energy, managed coastal realignment, flood defence schemes, highways improvements, commercial and residential developments, as well as smaller projects such as built heritage conservation, barn conversions and home extensions.

Our Services

Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) ensures that habitats are left in a measurably better state than they were prior to development.

River Condition Assessment

River Condition Assessment

A River Condition Assessment (RCA) uses a combination of a ‘river type’ desk study and field-based survey, known as the Modular River Physical (MoRPh) survey, to evaluate the condition of a watercourse.

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Our comprehensive surveys include a desk study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey.

UK Habitat Classification Survey

UK Habitat Classification Survey

Richard Green Ecology are experts in undertaking UK Habitat Classification surveys and produce high-quality survey plans using GIS and mapping software. 

Habitat Condition Assessment

Habitat Condition Assessment

A key component of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculation is the inclusion of the condition of baseline habitats.

Bat Survey and Bat Mitigation

Ecological Impact Assessment

Bat Survey and Bat Mitigation

Ecological Impact Assessment

We provide a full range of Ecological Impact Assessments that follow CIEEM guidelines.

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    Contact Details

    9C Mill Park Industrial Estate, White Cross Road, Woodbury Salterton, Devon, EX5 1EL
    Give us a call: 01395 239234

    Some Of What We Do

    Badgers
    Bats
    Barn Owls
    Birds
    Dormice
    Great Crested Newts

    Japanese Knotweed
    Invertebrates
    Barn Owls
    Otters
    Plants
    Reptiles & Amphibians

    Water Voles
    White-Clawed Crayfish
    UK Habitat Classification Survey
    Vegetation Classification Survey
    Hedgerow Survey
    River Corridor Survey

    Building and Tree surveys
    Ecological Impact Assessment
    Biodiversity Net Gain
    Protected Species Surveys
    Ecological Expert Witness
    BREAAM and Code

    We Are Qualified

    Highly experienced, multi-disciplinary team of suitably qualified ecologists.

    We Are Insured

    Natural England & Natural Resources Wales licensed and fully insured.

    We Are Safe

    CSCS, Confined Space, Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue, First Aid trained.