We provide a full range of ecological services for developers and landowners
All of our services either meet or exceed industry standards. Our surveys are undertaken by highly trained and, where necessary, licensed ecologists. Our services include:
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▶ Planning Application SURVEYs
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Nash Ecology provides a wide range of ecology services and associated reporting often requested by Local Planning Authorities to inform planning decisions. These surveys include, but are not limited to:
• Phase 1 Habitat Survey • Preliminary Ecological Appraisal • Bat surveys and mitigation • Surveys and mitigation for specific protected species or groups (e.g. badger, reptiles, amphibians) • Landscape Habitat Management Plans Nash Ecology is experienced in consulting with Local Planning Authorities and their ecology specialists, as well as working alongside landowners, architects, planners and project managers to achieve project aims and find workable solutions to ecology constraints. |
▶ PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY
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We aim to identify potential ecological constraints early in the project timeline, ideally during the design stage to prevent delays and give the most cost-effective approach.
Our surveys identify rare and/or protected species and habitats as well as invasive species. Our surveys are undertaken in accordance with industry standards (British Standards, CIEEM and JNCC) and reports are provided in the appropriate, high quality format for planning submission |
▶ PROTECTED SPECIES SURVEY
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Nash Ecology can provide surveys and mitigation advice for a full range of protected species. We utilise both contemporary techniques (such as eDNA analysis and thermal imaging) and traditional approaches to survey to offer the most robust and cost-effective approach to ecological constraints. Appropriately licensed surveyors are used for every survey.
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Groups surveyed include:
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▶ MITIGATION LICENSING
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Where significant ecological constraints have been identified, we can guide you through the process of statutory licensing. Our transparent approach will provide you with all the necessary information and we aim to satisfy both our clients and statutory agencies with both innovative and workable mitigation strategies.
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▶ ECOLOGICAL CLERK OF WORKS
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Our ecologists are highly experienced in the supervision of site works from providing toolbox talks and pre-construction checks for wildlife to the full supervision of licensable works related to protected species. All our ecologists are CSCS card holders, confident in a construction setting and highly trained in Health and Safety.
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▶ ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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Nash Ecology is experienced in working as part of a multidisciplinary team, undertaking EcIA’s throughout all sectors and the preparation of high quality ecology chapters for Environmental Statements. This work is undertaken in accordance with current CIEEM guidance.
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▶ TRAINING
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Nash Ecology is experienced in designing ecological education programmes to suit our specific client requirements, whether it is for academia, ecologists or for non-specialist audiences.
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▶ BREEAM & CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
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We have a proven record in assisting clients in achieving LE 02 – LE 05 of BREEAM 2011 and up to seven credits for Eco 1 – Eco 4 within the Code for Sustainable Homes. We provide a wide range of ecological enhancements which can be worked into your landscape strategy.
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Ecological Survey Calendar
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What our clients say... “ Nash Ecology was approached by British Gypsum to support our biannual Environmental Health and Safety day with a view to give an overview on biodiversity…they put together a great interactive presentation…which was bespoke to us. They received great feedback from over 150 people that they presented to during the day. Nash Ecology displays a knowledgeable and professional approach, and I would personally recommend their services.” David Parfrey, Health and Safety Manager, British Gypsum |
