ABOUT US

Absolute Ecology was established in 2005 by Mr. Matthew James Haydock as an ecological consultancy to advise both private and public sector bodies as a contractor or as a sub contractor.

Absolute Ecology, ecologists have a wealth of expertise in protected and invasive species survey, Habitat Phase 1, Habitat Phase 1 Extended, and EIA and related work. Our offices are located in Staffordshire, Cheadle which enable us to work across the UK at highly competitive rates.

A professional, yet always proactive and personal, approach with professionalism is our motto.  Our projects consist of Bat, Great crested newt and Badger surveys all surveys are carried out by a licensed ecologist for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Our client relationships are based on a pragmatic understanding of development issues and often involve innovative approaches to ecological problem-solving. Above all, we know that the ecological implications for a scheme must be communicated to you clearly, quickly and accurately if critical planning and construction timelines are to be met and your project is to be delivered on time.

By contacting  Absolute Ecology at the beginning of your project will save you money and lengthy delays with regards to EPS (European Protected Species).

To ensure developers can proceed without breaking the law with regards to legally protected wildlife and habitats.

Assess impact of the development.

Carry out surveys for the presence/absence of bats and birds in Buildings Great Crested newts.

Assistance with conservation and planning legislation relating to Natural England (DEFRA) license requirements.

Mitigate to reduce or compensate for impact of development.

Long-term monitoring of protected fauna/flora species.

TO NOTE***

* If survey techniques involve the capture, handling or disturbance of a protected species, surveys must be undertaken by a licensed person.

** Where mitigation involves capture, injury, disturbance or killing of a protected species and/or disturbance of their habitats a development licence must be obtained from Natural England (Defra). Development licence applications take approximately 30 working days to process but can take over 3 months for the authorities to issue a licence.

*** Where mitigation involves the disturbance of a Badger sett a mitigation licence must be obtained from Natural England (Defra). Licences will only be granted to people who have proven competence with the species concerned.