Habitat consultants
With a track record of delivering large scale biodiversity and landscape enhancement on some of the UK’s largest and most challenging projects, our team of habitat contractors are experts when it comes to enabling business and nature to thrive together. When you partner with us, you’ll have a dedicated project manager guiding you through every step, ensuring you meet planning requirements and achieve a positive environmental legacy for your next project. Our experienced habitat management site teams then turn those plans into practical action, delivering a range of practical ecological contracting services tailored to your individual project’s needs.
Our habitat management consultancy services
Our habitat creation and management services are backed by an ecological consultancy team. We work with clients to develop mitigation strategies and habitat creation and enhancement schemes, and develop Habitat Management and Maintenance Plans (HMMP) to ensure that any loss of habitat from development or building works is compensated for, and that biodiversity is enhanced and protected for the future. Our expert teams help you to understand all relevant environmental regulations and ensure that planning requirements are fully met. Our one stop solution provides peace of mind and a clear path to achieving your project’s goals. Our biodiversity and habitat management services include:
- Habitat creation, clearance and restoration services
- Wildlife fencing and trapping
- Invasive plant species management
- Sustainable landscape architecture
- Tree planting schemes
- Tree removal and vegetation clearance
To find out more about how our team of habitat contractors and consultants can help with your next project, get in touch with a member of our friendly team today.
Meet our team of habitat specialists
Our habitats management team has an excellent reputation for efficient and sensitive project management, with a commitment to delivering projects on time, within budget and to the brief. Each member brings a wealth of ecological knowledge and practical experience, ensuring a thorough and effective approach to every project. We are here to help you understand complex regulation, and deliver outcomes that help you to achieve compliance and implement solutions to allow business and nature to thrive together.
Habitat management knowledge hub
For all of the latest news, advice and guides on habitat management, visit our knowledge hub, where you’ll find articles on best practices, regulatory updates, and case studies showcasing successful habitat management strategies.
Habitat Consultant FAQs
Please find below answers to some of our most commonly asked questions around our habitat management and consultancy services.
What habitat management and restoration services do you offer?
We offer a comprehensive range of habitat contracting services across the UK. This includes habitat creation and restoration, native species planting, invasive species control, pond creation and wetland management, woodland enhancement, and ecological landscaping. We work closely with our in-house team of terrestrial and fresh water ecologists, hydrologists and arboricultural consultants deliver projects that support biodiversity and meet planning and conservation goals.
Who do you work with?
Our clients include local authorities, conservation charities, housing developers, ecological consultants, multidisciplinary consultancies, water companies, energy companies, tier one contractors, infrastructure projects, habitat bank providers and private landowners. Whether it’s part of a planning condition, biodiversity net gain target, or a conservation initiative, we can tailor our services to meet your specific requirements.
Do you carry out ecological surveys or assessments?
Yes, we have a large team of ecological consultants, and can provide services in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments. If you need a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), protected species survey, a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessment, protected species licensing and mitigation, we can provide an end-to-end solution in-house.
Are your services compliant with UK regulations?
Yes, all of our work adheres to UK environmental regulations, including the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Environment Act 2021 (for BNG), and relevant local planning conditions. We follow best practice guidance from Natural England, DEFRA, the Environment Agency, and industry standards from organisations like CIEEM.
What types of land do you provide habitat management for?
Our habitat contracting team provides management for a wide range of land types, including brownfield sites, coastal and river environments, grasslands, heathlands, wetlands, and woodlands. Get in touch to find out how we can help with your next project.
How do you manage invasive non-native species (INNS)?
We are fully-qualified to manage invasive species such as Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, giant hogweed, and rhododendron. We use a range of methods including mechanical removal, stem injection, herbicide treatment (with appropriate NPTC certification), and habitat restoration to support long-term control.
Do you offer long-term habitat management?
Yes. Beyond initial restoration or creation, we provide ongoing habitat maintenance, monitoring, and management services. This may include vegetation control, replanting, ecological monitoring, and reporting—ensuring the habitat continues to thrive and deliver biodiversity value over time.
What does habitat management cost?
Costs vary based on the size, complexity, and location of your project. After an initial consultation and site visit (if needed), we’ll provide a clear and itemised quote.
What makes you different from other habitat creation and management companies?
What sets us apart is our ability to offer both expert ecological consulting and habitat contracting services under one roof. This allows us to identify pragmatic, cost effective and fully compliant solutions for our clients and then implement them on the ground.. Our “plan to practice” methods find sustainable solutions for even the most complex of projects. Our extensive accreditations and certifications also demonstrate our expertise in habitat management, from our membership with British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), the Property Care Association’s Invasive Weed Control Group to our Membership at the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
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