HERDWICK ECOLOGY
PROVIDING EXPERT ECOLOGICAL ADVICE
Herdwick Ecology is an independent ecological consultancy, dedicated to providing a professional and affordable service to our clients. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality work ensuring that we secure a positive outcome for your planning application or project. We have a thorough understanding of wildlife legislation and planning policy, and can guide and support you through the process, whether you are requiring ecological advice for the first time, or have a more in depth understanding of ecological planning requirements.
Based in Wiltshire, we work across the UK. Please contact us for a reliable and friendly service, whatever the size and scale of your application or development.
ABOUT US
Herdwick Ecology was set up by Ceri Griffiths with the aim of providing expert and pragmatic advice by supporting clients to achieve their planning and development aspirations.
Ceri is committed to delivering a professional, reliable and friendly service by working proactively with clients and the design team to develop strong working relationships.
We work for a range of companies and individuals including developers, land agents, farmers, homeowners, architects and planners.
We are a Registered Practice of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) thus ensuring we maintain our high standards.
SERVICES
Herdwick Ecology can provide a comprehensive range of ecological services for your project needs from conception through to planning, and supervision of construction works. We are focused to delivering high quality reports to support your application and development needs.
We, and the professional ecologists that we use, are appropriately licensed and members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), always working in accordance with its Code of Professional Conduct.
Please do give us a call for a chat about your requirements and we can provide you with a fast, no obligation quote.
PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL (PEA)
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal are initial surveys undertaken to quickly and effectively identify likely constraints and opportunities. We can tailor these surveys to your requirements to deliver appropriate and cost effective advice early within the planning process.
PROTECTED SPECIES AND HABITAT SURVEYS
Herdwick Ecology can provide a comprehensive range of habitat and fauna surveys, including bat, badger, great crested newts, reptiles, otter and water vole. Surveys are undertaken by appropriately qualified and licensed ecologists, who have a detailed understanding of legislation and species ecology
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
We produce a wide range of high-quality reports that are tailored to your requirements and planning needs. We are proactive in working closely with statutory consultees throughout the planning process to deliver assessments and reports that achieve the required outcome.
MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND LICENSING
We design and implement a range of mitigation strategies, in line with legislation and planning policy to deliver proportionate, pragmatic and cost effective solutions. We are experienced in obtaining Natural England licences and are registered to use the Bat Low Impact Class Licence.
ECOLOGICAL CLERK OF WORKS (ECOW) AND SITE SUPERVISION
Herdwick Ecology can provide ecological support on site. Our ecologists hold CSCS cards and are experienced with working on construction sites. We can advise and provide supervision for a range of works including vegetation and building clearance and mitigation licence works.
ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ECIA) AND HABITAT REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT (HRA)
We are experienced at carrying out both Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulation Assessments across a wide range of sites, of varying complexity and scale. We work closely with other disciplines to assess effects arising from air quality, recreational disturbance and habitat loss.
CONTACT ME
Please give me a call to discuss your requirements and to receive a fast, free and no obligation quote.
I am more than happy to provide initial informal advice to ensure you receive the appropriate support needed for your planning or development needs.
07500 962 733