We deliver pragmatic ecology with integrity & common sense practical solutions.

HEA Ecology are an independent consultancy specialising in ecological survey & assessment, protected species, mitigation & licensing. We take your project through from start to finish, or forward at any stage of works.

Our experienced team work with a professional proactive approach to inform our clients from a range of public and private sectors, enabling them to successfully design & implement planning and management.

It is essential to provide you with an accurate, clear assessment of the ecological issues facing your site, along with practical solutions to help you meet your project budgets and timescales, adhere to legislation, and address / appease conservation concerns. Concise reporting and clear communication are the core to our approach and we aim to achieve our clients objectives.

Our personnel hold all the relevant qualifications, memberships of the necessary professional bodies and statutory authority licenses. This includes the Bat Low Impact Class License (BLICL) for low impact works on small roosts of common and widespread bat species, as well as being one of few consultancies registered for works on trees and buildings for HS2.

We provide you with focused, accurate reports to support your planning applications and future licensing. Our carefully considered mitigation solutions will ensure you to meet current legislation in order to achieve licensing, while our ongoing monitoring and management can give you complete peace of mind as your project progresses.