Ecological Consultancy

We provide a range of consultancy services tailored to your specific needs, including

• European Protected Species Surveys

• UK protected or Biodiversity Action Plan Species Surveys

• Mitigation advice, and production of Natural England European Protected Species Mitigation Licences or Protected Species Mitigation Licences, as applicable.

• Ecological Clerk of Works

Protected Species Surveys

All the species detailed on the following pages are protected under European or UK legislation, and thus it is vital to protect both the species themselves, and their associated habitats from the adverse effects of development.

Spires Ecology Ltd. can undertake all the relevant survey work to establish what use a particular species is making of your site, and advise on the necessary time constraints and mitigation requirements, as well as applying for a Natural England License to permit works to commence on your behalf, and undertaking necessary works post-licence.

Part of the license application will require drawing up a comprehensive mitigation strategy, often designed in collaboration with architects or similar where appropriate, to ensure that the conservation status of the species will be maintained or enhanced.