Do I need an ecology survey? This is probably the most common question we get asked, shortly followed by "can you help?" and "how much will it cost?"

​We undertake ecological surveys appropriate to the needs of your project.  Whether you need a general survey to understand ecological risks associated with a site, or a detailed survey to meet specific project requirements, Huckle Ecology can provide you with the right solution for your project. 

Ecological surveys can cover all aspects of biodiversity and nature conservation.  Our experienced and skilled ecological consultants can provide detailed expertise as well as more general wildlife surveys in relation to planning development, biodiversity audits or to for scientific or technical objectives. 

​For developments that require planning applications, ecological surveys are usually required at the pre-application stage to inform the decision-maker about the ecological issues about a site and to ensure that the proposal does not conflict with relevant local or national planning policies.  Often ecological surveys are referred to as Phase 1 or Phase 2 surveys. 

​Click on a link below for more details or get in touch with us on 07496 255050 for a free consultation about your project or to get a quote.

Habitats and Vegetation

• ​Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey
• National Vegetation Classification (NVC) Surveys
• Hedgerow Regulations Survey
• SSSI Common Standards Monitoring Survey
• Habitat Condition Monitoring
• Invasive Non-Native Species Surveys

Population Assessment and Monitoring

​Biodiversity Audits

​Conservation Status Assessments

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Bat Surveys

• ​Preliminary Roost Assessment of Buildings
• Preliminary Roost Assessment of Trees
  
• Activity Surveys - Roost emergence/return surveys
  
• Bat Activity Transects
  
• Bat Activity Surveys using Static Detectors
  

Bird Surveys

• ​Breeding Bird Surveys
• Wintering Bird Surveys
  
• Wetland Bird Surveys 
  
• Through the tide count Surveys
  

Mammal Surveys

• ​Badger Surveys
• Otter Surveys
  
• Water vole surveys and population assessments
  
• Dormouse Survey
  

Great Crested Newt Surveys

• ​Habitat Suitability Index Assessment
• Presence/Absence Surveys - using torch surveys, aquatic funnel traps (bottle traps), egg searches and netting
• Terrestrial amphibian surveys

Reptile Surveys

• ​Habitat Suitability Assessment
• Artificial Refugia and Visual Search Surveys

​Invertebrate Surveys

• ​Freshwater Invertebrates
• Terrestrial Invertebrates
• ​Butterfly, Moth, Dragonfly/damselfly 
• ​Other Invertebrate Surveys

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