Landvision ecologists offer you a comprehensive range of ecological services; as fully qualified members of The Landscape Institute and the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM).

We offer a expert ecological services and input into individual projects whatever size and  budget.  We maintain a professional approach to ecology and environmental management issues.

Calling us in early can help you to save time and money, as we will highlight any need for ecological surveys which need to be carried out at certain times of year- thus avoiding costly delays.

In ecology, with expertise in ecological planning for your developments and wide experience of the biodiversity sector; we offer services at a local, regional or national level.  Using our professional experience of ecological survey methods, species protection and mitigation measures, we can advise you and offer practical solutions on how to achieve your ecological planning goals or planning permission whilst safeguarding ecology of your site.

Ecological surveys

From walkover, scoping surveys to full habitat surveys are often required before planning permission can be obtained and show up planning constraints. Our input will smooth the processing of your planning application and increase the chances of its success. The earlier in a development process that any ecological mitigation requirements are satisfied the less chance of costly delays being enforced later on in the process.

Phase 1 habitat survey and extended phase 1 survey.

Complying with industry standards of best practice, Landvision Phase 1 habitat surveys are carried out at appropriate times of year ensuring that detailed survey information is gathered to enable the Local Planning Authority to determine the application.

Following a Phase 1 habitat survey we may need to explore a site in more detail, particularly when rare or protected species are present. In these cases timing in the year is species specific and we will advise you on this. The sooner ecological work can be planned and included in the timescale of a project, the less delays it is likely to cause.

Phase 2 habitat surveys.

Where a more detailed understanding is required of specific plant and animal species or particular habitat types within a site, a more detailed phase 2 survey can be carried out.

Phase 2 Surveys provide important information which leads to in depth knowledge of the ecological value within a site. Importantly, such information is used when considering the mitigation strategy for a potential development.

Landvision experience in planning mitigation enables us to take measures that are tailored to individual client requirements, site and landscape. We have learned that each project requires an individual approach so that where possible protected species and endangered wildlife can be preserved with minimal disruption and cost, this is preferable for client and biodiversity.

Specialist surveys

A wide range of specialist surveys can be undertaken by Landvision:

Botanical

Protected species

Birds

Water Voles

Invertebrate

Amphibians

Reptiles

For other ecological information please see our pages on biodiversity action plans, conservation strategy and environmental audits for sites. Corporate activities,

To discuss your project with us or to ask questions about your site, please ring 01892 782200 and speak to Charmaine or Ian.