What is an Ecology Survey?

Our ecology surveys in Cheshire and Staffordshire are used to assess the animal and plant species in a specific area. This includes surveying their interactions with each other and the surrounding habitat. Ecology surveys in Cheshire are carried out to create an inventory of all living organisms and ecological features in a specific area. The purpose of undertaking an ecology survey is to help understand the dynamics of the ecosystem and identify any impacts that potential developments may have on the landscape and the species living within it. The majority of ecology surveys in Cheshire 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 Cheshire, each is suited 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 Cheshire that ProHort provide include but are not exclusive to the following:

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