Ecological Survey and Ecology Consultancy Solutions

Three Shires expert ecological consultants carry out a full suite of ecological surveys including ecology scoping surveys, phase 1 habitat surveys, specific protected species ecological survey, EIA’s, ecological data mapping and management and biodiversity actions plans.

Our national network of ecologists are fully licensed and experienced in working with all protected species. The geographical spread of our ecological survey team make our ecology consultancy the most competitive in the market.

Our ecological survey and ecology services dovetail seamlessly with the well established Three Shires ecological contracting division – our clients benefit from a one stop ecological solution provider who can move projects forward; from a phase 1 habitat and ecological survey through to mitigation design, planning and licence, to habitat creation and ecological implementation.

In additional to our ecological survey services, Three Shires also provides arboricultural surveys, tree reports, area mapping and data capture and GIS mapping.

Our arboricultural survey, tree report and GIS mapping solutions are provided nationwide by our team of qualified arboriculture consultants. Our arboriculturalists work closely with the Three Shires Tree Works division to deliver swift, professional solutions to prescribed emergency tree works, tree surgery and woodland maintenance.

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Ecological Surveys

There are four baseline survey which can be employed to obtain ecological information, these include; ecological desk study, ecological scoping survey, phase 1 habitat survey and the extended phase 1 habitat survey. These can be undertaken independently or in combination.

Ecological Desk Study

An ecological desk study is common starting place for ecological assessments as it looks for records of protected species and habitats that are available online, or provided by biological records centres and protected species groups. A site visit (either the ecological scoping survey, Phase 1 habitat survey or the extended Phase 1 habitat survey).can be and is often combined with an ecological desk study.

Ecological Scoping Survey

This ecological survey involves a detailed walkover of the study area to identify any potential ecological constraints. This ecological walkover will identify and assess the likelihood of protected species constraints and indicated any potential ecological constraints in the future. This baseline ecological survey information is often the minimum requirement of the LPA when determining or registering planning applications.

Phase 1 Habitat Survey

The aim of the Phase 1 Habitat Survey is to provide an initial record of vegetation and wildlife habitat over a large area. Each distinct vegetation habitat is mapped along with the dominant species. It is designed to identify those areas or features of particular interest either in terms of the vegetation present, and / or habitat potential for protected species. Further details regarding the methodology used are given in the Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey: A technique for environmental audit (JNCC 19931).