Ecological consultants in the heart of Somerset
At JH Ecology we specialise in delivering ecological solutions to inform planning and development. We have over 20 years of professional ecology experience in wildlife legislation and planning policy. We deliver high-quality work and provide clear and easy-to-understand advice to clients from a range of sectors.
From habitat surveys to protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments to ecological management plans, we are your one-stop ecological consultancy for Somerset, Devon, Dorset and the South West of England.
Ecology services
Recognising which surveys need to be carried out, when and what reports need to be submitted as part of the planning process, is an integral part of the services that JH Ecology provides.
Ecological surveys of plants, habitats and protected species
We offer a comprehensive ecological survey and monitoring service. We undertake UK Habitat Classification surveys, botanical surveys and protected species surveys for badgers, bats, dormice, great crested newts, otters, reptiles, water voles and white-clawed crayfish.
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Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)
We undertake a full range of ecological surveys to provide baseline data for Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments and provide concise reports, and practical advice on mitigation and enhancement measures.
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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
A 10% net gain in biodiversity is a statutory requirement for many developments in England. We provide clear and pragmatic BNG advice and work closely with clients to maximise BNG delivery within development layouts.
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Ecological management plans
We prepare ecological management plans for sites, habitats and species that provide realistic and practical management prescriptions.
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Mitigation design & protected species licences
We offer a comprehensive mitigation service, from the planning and feasibility stages right through to detailed design and implementation of your project. Where impacts to a protected species from a development cannot be avoided, a protected species mitigation licence is required. We have a track record in obtaining protected species mitigation licences including for bats.
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BREEAM ecology assessments
We fulfil the criteria of a ‘Suitably Qualified Ecologist’ under BREEAM criteria and can prepare the ecology reports necessary to inform the BREEAM Land Use and Ecology sections.
Find out moreAreas we cover
From our base in Taunton, Somerset, we provide ecological consultancy services to the whole of the South West of England, including:
- Somerset
- North Somerset
- Devon
- Dorset
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire
- Herefordshire
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire
- Cornwall
Get in touch
If you’re looking for ecological consultancy services with a professional and friendly approach, the first step is to get in touch via phone, WhatsApp, or email, using the contact links below.
