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.
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.
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.
We provide a wide variety of ecology services including:
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
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
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
