Ecological Survey
Whether you consider ecology, wildlife, and habitats as a problem to be solved or something to be protected and enhanced, RL Arboriculture & Land Services has a range of ecology, wildlife, and habitat services
RL Arboriculture & Land Services offers a diverse range of ecology services ranging from early engagement advice to surveys and monitoring, licensing, and mitigation.
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Our staff is highly qualified and experienced at carrying out ecology and biodiversity work in environmental consultancies, conservation, and government organisations. To ensure our clients get a cost-effective and practical solution to their ecological and environmental needs, our staff are trained in a variety of survey and management techniques and are experienced in protected and invasive species surveying.
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Using industry-accepted techniques we tailor our work to meet the requirements of our clients to save them time, money, and stress whether the work is for a small-scale planning application or a multi-million-pound development. We are dedicated to ensuring that we are client-focused, solutions-oriented, and innovative while remaining competitively priced and maintaining our professional status and integrity.
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We provide a wide variety of ecology services including:
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Ecological assessments
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Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM, and DREAM (Ministry of Defence) assessments
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Ecological impact assessments (EcIA)
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Ecological management plans
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Ecological mapping services
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Habitat Regulation Assessments
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Landscape ecological management plans
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Options appraisals, due diligence, and constraints
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Public enquiry and expert witness support.
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Scoping studies
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Terrestrial and aquatic habitat surveys
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Botanical monitoring
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Invasive non-native species surveys
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National Vegetation Classification (NVC)
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Phase 1 and 2 habitat surveys
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Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)
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Riparian habitat mapping.
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River corridor and ditch surveys
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Protected species surveys, mitigation,and licensing
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Amphibian
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Badger
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Bats
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Birds
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Common dormouse
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Great crested newt
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Invertebrates (terrestrial and aquatic)
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Otter
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Reptiles
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Water vole
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Botanical surveys
