Avian Ecology

About Avian Ecology

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Avian Ecology is a specialist ecological consultancy providing high quality services UK-wide; integrating development and the natural environment. Our experienced team work to exacting standards; we are fully conversant in all legislation and relevant planning guidance and are highly experienced in negotiations with Regulators and non-statutory organisations.

We have UK-wide experience and expertise in:
- Protected Species and Habitats surveys
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
- EIA co-ordination and Ecological Impact Assessment
- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Regulator and Stakeholder liaison
- Expert Witness
- BREEAM, CfSH and SQE
- Mitigation and Enhancement design
- Biodiversity Management Plans
- Site Monitoring and Clerks of Works
- Training and Innovation
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Ecological issues can be a key decision factor for projects, and compliance with legislation such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations, and the National Planning Policy Framework is a necessary part of implementation. We are familiar with national requirements across the UK and advise our clients on the ecological inputs needed to ensure robust and defensible applications.