Our Services

JW Ecology provides ecological surveys, assessments and mitigation advice for planning, development and land management projects. Our aim is to deliver practical, proportionate solutions that help clients meet ecological requirements with minimal delays to their project.

Protected species surveys

JW Ecology provides protected species surveys to support planning applications, development projects and land management objectives. Surveys are undertaken in accordance with current guidance and best practice, delivering robust field data and practical recommendations to inform project decisions.

Popular surveys include:

  • Bat Surveys

  • Badger Surveys

  • Barn Owl Surveys

  • Water Vole Surveys

  • Otter Surveys

  • Reptile Surveys

  • Great Crested Newt (GCN) Surveys

  • Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) and Non Breeding Bird Surveys (NBBS)

Ecological Assessments

JW Ecology provides ecological assessments to support planning applications, development projects and land management objectives. Assessments are tailored to the specific requirements of each site and are undertaken in accordance with current best practice guidance.

Services include:

  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

  • Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)

  • UK Habitat Classification (UKHab)

  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments

  • Habitat condition assessments

  • Ecological constraints assessments

  • River Condition Assessments (RCA)

As a MoRPh River Condition Assessment accredited surveyor, JW Ecology can undertake River Condition Assessments to evaluate the physical condition and functioning of rivers and watercourses, helping to inform habitat management, restoration and development proposals.

ECoW

JW Ecology provides Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services to support construction, development and habitat management projects. Ecological supervision helps ensure works are undertaken in accordance with planning conditions, ecological legislation and agreed mitigation measures.

Services include:

  • Pre-commencement site inspections

  • Toolbox talks and contractor briefings

  • Vegetation clearance supervision

  • Protected species watching briefs

  • Supervision of ecological mitigation measures

  • Habitat protection and exclusion fencing inspections

  • Compliance monitoring and reporting

  • Liaison with contractors, clients and local planning authorities

Habitat Creation

JW Ecology provides practical habitat creation and enhancement solutions to support biodiversity, ecological mitigation and long-term habitat management objectives. Particular emphasis is placed on the creation and enhancement of tree-associated habitats, recognising the importance of mature and veteran trees for bat roosts, invertebrates, birds and other wildlife.

Services include:

  • Veteran tree habitat creation

  • Creation of bat roost features

  • Bat and Bird box installation

  • Veteranisation techniques

  • Woodland and hedgerow management

  • Biodiversity Net Gain enhancement measures

  • Habitat management planning and advice

Arboriculture

JW Ecology provides arboricultural surveys and assessments to support planning applications, development projects and land management objectives. With experience in both arboriculture and ecology, advice is tailored to recognise the ecological importance of trees whilst meeting project requirements.

Services include:

  • BS 5837 Tree Surveys

  • Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)

  • Tree Constraints Plans (TCP)

  • Tree Protection Plans (TPP)

  • Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)

  • Veteran Tree Assessment

  • Ancient and Veteran Tree Management Advice

  • Tree-related Habitat Assessment

  • Bat Tree Habitat Assessment

  • Arboricultural Support for Planning Applications