Ecology Skills Group (ESG) are a team of professional, experienced, and qualified Ecologists. We have extensive experience of providing robust and dependable ecological support for a diverse range of clients. We are based in North-West England and work throughout mainland Britain, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

We provide ecological support for all sizes of project, from single-dwelling homeowner applications through to nationally significant infrastructure projects, no project is too big or too small. We are fully committed to our clients, avoiding unnecessary costs and project delays, only recommending proportionate survey efforts in relation to the likely potential impacts.

See our summary of services below, if you require further information or a no obligation fee proposal, please contact us using the 'contact us' function below or alternatively email info@ecologyskillsgroup.co.uk

Protected Species Surveys, badger, bats, great crested newt, water vole, reptiles, otter, mitigation

Protected Species Surveys

Habitat and Botanical Surveys

Habitat and Botanical Surveys

Specialist and licensed Ecologists at ESG undertake the protected species surveys required to inform planning applications.

Botanical surveys, habitats, NVC, UKHab, Phase 1 habitat survey, flora, habitat enhancement, BNG,

Habitat and Botanical Surveys

Habitat and Botanical Surveys

Habitat and Botanical Surveys

The ESG team includes highly experienced Botanists who undertake a wide range of habitat surveys and botanical surveys.

Pink Footed Geese, bird surveys, wintering bird surveys, vantage point surveys, nocturnal Birds

Ornithological Surveys

Habitat and Botanical Surveys

Ecological Planning Support

The highly experienced Ornithologists at ESG undertake a diverse range of bird survey methodologies.

Planning support, ecological consultancy, ecological Support, ecology surveys, biodiversity, EIA

Ecological Planning Support

Ecological Planning Support

Ecological Planning Support

ESG can provide all ecological planning support for clients; from preliminary scoping, planning submissions, to post-consent requirements.

Renewable energy, forestry, housing development, building, home owner, infrastructure, utility work,

Ecological Assessment

Ecological Planning Support

Biodiversity Net Gain

ESG have extensive experience in providing preliminary and full Ecological Assessments in support of planning applications.

Biodiversity Net Gain

Ecological Planning Support

Biodiversity Net Gain

ESG have an in-depth knowledge and experience in providing Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and Habitat management & Monitoring Plans.

ECoW, Ecological Clerk of Works, mitigation, on site supervision, site management, licensing

Ecological Clerk of Works Services

Ecological Clerk of Works Services

Ecological Clerk of Works Services

ESG regularly provide ECoW services in adherence with specific planning conditions and mitigation licence stipulations.

Habitats Regulations Assessment, HRA, information to inform a HRA, appropriate assessment,

Habitats Regulations Assessment

Ecological Clerk of Works Services

Ecological Clerk of Works Services

The ESG team have a vast experience of providing detailed 'Information to Inform' or 'shadow' HRA's in support of proposed developments.

BREEAM, habitat enhancement, building with nature, biodiversity enhancement, BREEAM accreditation

BREEAM Ecology Assessment

Ecological Clerk of Works Services

BREEAM Ecology Assessment

At ESG we have considerable experience of undertaking tne Land Use & Ecology assessment calculations required for successful accreditation.