Ecology & Land Management
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Ecology & Land Management
6 Homefield Rd, Coulsdon
# Ecology & Land Management
Established in 1995 by qualified ecologist Henriette Westergaard, Ecology & Land Management (ELM) is a specialist consultancy based in Coulsdon serving developers, local authorities and organisations across the UK. With 35 years of professional experience, the practice provides expert ecological and land management advice across all landscape types.
ELM tackles complex environmental challenges at every stage—from initial planning and design through to long-term site management. They conduct comprehensive ecological surveys, assess environmental impacts, identify development constraints and devise practical mitigation solutions. Their work includes translocation of protected species, habitat compensation schemes and alternative pollution treatment proposals. The team regularly provides evidence at major public inquiries and specialises in navigating both UK and European environmental legislation.
The consultancy serves a diverse client base requiring biodiversity net gain assessments, habitat creation and restoration projects, and landscape management strategies. They're particularly experienced in supporting developments through regulatory requirements including Habitat Regulations Assessments and BREEAM ecology evaluations.
What distinguishes ELM is the combination of rigorous scientific expertise with efficient, affordable service delivery. Henriette holds multiple professional qualifications including MCIEEM and CMLI credentials, ensuring clients receive advice grounded in current best practice. The firm emphasises personal, attentive service rather than generic solutions—each project receives tailored analysis reflecting site-specific ecological and management requirements.
Established in 1995 by qualified ecologist Henriette Westergaard, Ecology & Land Management (ELM) is a specialist consultancy based in Coulsdon serving developers, local authorities and organisations across the UK. With 35 years of professional experience, the practice provides expert ecological and land management advice across all landscape types.
ELM tackles complex environmental challenges at every stage—from initial planning and design through to long-term site management. They conduct comprehensive ecological surveys, assess environmental impacts, identify development constraints and devise practical mitigation solutions. Their work includes translocation of protected species, habitat compensation schemes and alternative pollution treatment proposals. The team regularly provides evidence at major public inquiries and specialises in navigating both UK and European environmental legislation.
The consultancy serves a diverse client base requiring biodiversity net gain assessments, habitat creation and restoration projects, and landscape management strategies. They're particularly experienced in supporting developments through regulatory requirements including Habitat Regulations Assessments and BREEAM ecology evaluations.
What distinguishes ELM is the combination of rigorous scientific expertise with efficient, affordable service delivery. Henriette holds multiple professional qualifications including MCIEEM and CMLI credentials, ensuring clients receive advice grounded in current best practice. The firm emphasises personal, attentive service rather than generic solutions—each project receives tailored analysis reflecting site-specific ecological and management requirements.
Services offered
Ecological SurveysProtected Species SurveysBiodiversity Net GainEcological Environmental Impact Assessment & MitigationHabitat Regulations AssessmentHabitat and Landscape Management PlansHabitat Creation & RestorationWildlife Planning & The Law