Ecology

Ecological issues can have significant financial impacts upon developments and early consideration is critical to avoid costly time delays due to the seasonal requirements of survey and mitigation works.

GEG’s ecological team is highly experienced in all aspects of ecological issues relating to development, and strives to reduce the financial impact on the developer whilst allowing prompt discharge of planning conditions.

GEG provides a comprehensive range of ecological services including:

• Bat Surveys
• Amphibian and Reptile Surveys
• Crayfish, Otter, Water Vole, Dormouse Surveys
• Bird Surveys
• Phase I and Phase II NVC Habitat Surveys 
• Protected Species Translocation
• Habitat Creation
• Japanese Knotweed Surveys and Eradication

GEG also give advice on habitat restoration and sustainable development support by mitigating for habitat and species loss.