What is an Ecology Survey?

Our ecology surveys in Yorkshire and the surrounding are designed to assess the animals and plants in a specific area. This includes their interactions with each other and their habitat. Ecology surveys in Yorkshire are undertaken to create an inventory of all living organisms and ecological features in an area. The purpose of having an ecology survey is to help understand the dynamics of the ecosystem and identify potential impacts, constraints and risks of potential developments on the landscape and any species living within it. A number of these ecology surveys in Yorkshire are used to assist local planning authorities and developers in establishing what the next steps are to mitigate the impact on the surrounding environment.

What type of Ecology Survey do I need?

We offer a range of ecology surveys in Yorkshire, each is designed for to a specific scenario. They assess the impact that a development project may have on the surrounding environment and go into varying depths of detail depending upon the type of survey that you have.

Ecology surveys in Yorkshire that we provide include but are not exclusive to the following:

• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments including DEFRA.
• Phase 1 Ecology Survey.
• Preliminary Ecological Assessment (previously called the Phase 1 Habitat).
• Phase 1 Extended Survey including Protected Species – Bats, Birds and Mammals.
• UK Habitat Classification.
• Ecology Mitigation Plans.
• Habitat Regulation Assessment.
• NVC Vegetation Surveys (National Vegetation Classification)