Baseline Ecological Assessment

The first request for ecological information following a planning application is often a basic species assessment. This can also be known as a Biodiversity checklist or an extended phase 1 habitat survey. This step is vital for guiding you through the right side of wildlife law and is usually the only ecological input you require for your planning application to go ahead. Further information...

Protected and Other Species Surveys

Our ecology specialists can survey and monitor specific groups of plants and animals, using nationally recognised methodologies which are approved by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

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Vegetation and Habitat Surveys

Dorset Ecology can offer a full range of vegetation or habitat surveys tailored to suit the clients' needs, from a simple habitat map based on Phase I habitat survey techniques, to a fully detailed species-by-species vegetation survey. Having collected and collated the biological data, we interpret and present it in an objective, easily understood manner.

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Marine Habitat Surveys

We now offer Intertidal Surveys and Biotope Mapping for the seashore, using the Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland. These surveys can be carried out at a number of levels from Level 1 Environment down to Levels 5 and 6 Biotopes and Sub-biotopes if required.

Ecological Impact Assessments

With our expertise we are well placed to offer Ecological Impact Assessments to highlight and assess the likely effects on wildlife that may arise directly or indirectly from any proposal.

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Habitat Management Plans

In conjunction with our ecological survey and assessment, we can prepare habitat management plans which prescribe how to manage your land for the benefit of wildlife, integrating farming, forestry and recreational objectives as appropriate.

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Long Term Monitoring

After land use change at a site its wildlife will alter in positive and/or negative ways. To assess the effects of change we are well placed to carry out long-term monitoring programmes, tailored to the clients' needs and the unique nature of each site. In this way the client can build up a detailed picture of the site in order to inform its future management.

Case Study: Wyke Farm Project

Code for Sustainable Homes Ecological Assessment

This is included under ‘BRE environmental assessment method’ (BREEAM). Tools are designed to help construction professionals understand and mitigate the environmental impacts of the developments they design and build. Dorset Ecology can allow construction projects to take on the ecological component of this assessment.

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Biodiversity Benchmark Assessment

The Biodiversity Benchmark is the first award to recognise continual biodiversity improvement. It assesses land in terms of its benefit to biodiversity and gives an award comparable to standard environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 (the International Standard for environmental management) or EMAS (The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme).