Wessex Ecological Consultancy
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Wessex Ecological Consultancy
28 Egerton Rd, Bristol
# Wessex Ecological Consultancy
Wessex Ecological Consultancy is an established Bristol-based firm with over three decades of expertise in ecological assessment and land management. Founded in 1986, the practice is led by partners Rupert Higgins and Dawn Lawrence, both holding relevant professional qualifications and memberships with ecological bodies.
The firm serves a diverse clientele across the development and land management sectors. They work extensively with water companies, local authorities, and developers on environmental impact assessments and planning-related ecological work. They also engage with farmers, charities, and independent land managers on habitat surveys, ecological monitoring, and land stewardship initiatives.
Their service range is comprehensive. They conduct specialist biological surveys covering plants, birds, moths, butterflies, and other insect groups. They prepare biodiversity action plans and management strategies for sensitive sites. For development projects, they provide ecological input for planning applications, BREEAM assessments, and Code for Sustainable Homes compliance. They also undertake practical conservation work such as turf translocation and habitat creation.
What distinguishes Wessex Ecological Consultancy is the combination of rigorous professional expertise with practical, hands-on ecological management. Their work extends beyond consultancy into active habitat enhancement and creative species protection solutions. Additionally, they maintain a wildlife writing and photography service, reflecting deep ecological knowledge and field experience that informs all their consultancy work.
Wessex Ecological Consultancy is an established Bristol-based firm with over three decades of expertise in ecological assessment and land management. Founded in 1986, the practice is led by partners Rupert Higgins and Dawn Lawrence, both holding relevant professional qualifications and memberships with ecological bodies.
The firm serves a diverse clientele across the development and land management sectors. They work extensively with water companies, local authorities, and developers on environmental impact assessments and planning-related ecological work. They also engage with farmers, charities, and independent land managers on habitat surveys, ecological monitoring, and land stewardship initiatives.
Their service range is comprehensive. They conduct specialist biological surveys covering plants, birds, moths, butterflies, and other insect groups. They prepare biodiversity action plans and management strategies for sensitive sites. For development projects, they provide ecological input for planning applications, BREEAM assessments, and Code for Sustainable Homes compliance. They also undertake practical conservation work such as turf translocation and habitat creation.
What distinguishes Wessex Ecological Consultancy is the combination of rigorous professional expertise with practical, hands-on ecological management. Their work extends beyond consultancy into active habitat enhancement and creative species protection solutions. Additionally, they maintain a wildlife writing and photography service, reflecting deep ecological knowledge and field experience that informs all their consultancy work.
Services offered
Ecological impact assessmentBiodiversity action plansSpecialist biological surveysBREEAM and sustainable buildings adviceTurf translocation and habitat preparationLand management planningSpecies-specific surveys (plants/birds/insects)Wildlife writing and photography