SERVICES: CORE ECOLOGY

We will beat any other genuine PEA quote by 10%

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Often the first survey required to establish a site's ecological baseline, a PEA is an initial assessment of a development site's ecological value to identify potential constraints and biodiversity features that could impact a project. It involves:

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• A desk study

• A habitat survey

• A written report to inform planning and propose mitigation measures and ecological enhancement opportunities

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Undertaking a PEA early in the project lifecycle is crucial to avoid delays, as some protected species have limited survey seasons.

We will beat any other genuine Walkover Survey quote by 10%

 

An Ecological Walkover Survey is an alternative to a PEA.

Quick, simple and cost-effective, it is suitable for scoping potential ecological issues and for initial advice at the pre-acquisition stage on relatively small, simple sites.

 

An Ecological Walkover is not usually sufficient to inform a planning application.

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An Ecological Walkover typically includes the following elements:

 

• Basic data search using online resources;

• Site visit and walkover survey

• Short report with simple site description, digital photos, basic evaluation of the main ecological receptors present, and a short discussion together with recommendation for any further survey work required

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We will beat any other genuine protected species survey quote by 10%

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At Eco Terra, we can provide the following protected species surveys:

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• Bats (Bat Emergence Re-entry Survey, Preliminary Roost Assessment, Daytime Bat Walkover)

• Badger

• Breeding Bird & Wintering Bird

• Otter

• Water voles

• Dormice

• Great Crested Newts

• Reptiles

• White Clawed Crayfish