We apply appropriate, pragmatic and proportionate advice. Solutions are tailored to individual projects. We can offer expert support throughout a project’s lifecycle - from design to operation.

 

Key deliverables that JPG Ecology can prepare and present for development projects:

 

• Desk-based consultations - initial risk assessments of project sites to identify potential ecological ‘show-stoppers’/tasks with significant lead-in times that could influence programme planning; 

• Phase 1 Habitat Surveys (transitioning to UK Habitat Classification);

• Habitat Suitability Assessments for all protected species, including great crested newts and bats;

• Preliminary Ecological Assessments;

• Breeding and wintering bird surveys, otter and water vole surveys, nesting bird site checks/inspections;

• Surveys for badger, bats, dormouse, great crested newt and reptiles;

• Invasive non-native species surveys;

• Ecological Impact Assessments for planning permission and statutory EIA;

• Habitats Regulations Assessments;

• Protected species mitigation/licensing, including method statements for particular construction site activities;

• Ecological Clerk of Works (watching briefs/site audits/toolbox talks);

• Technical Reviews/Quality Assurance; 

• Arboricultural surveys/assessments and operations;

• Vegetation management operations.