ABOUT US

Absolute Ecology was established in 2008 by Mr. Matthew James Haydock as an ecological consultancy to advice 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  related work. We are based in West Midlands, Staffordshire enabling us to work across the UK at highly competitive rates.

Our mission:

‘To provide ecological services to projects that contribute to sustainable development’

Based in Staffordshire  Absolute Ecology operates primarily in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; with the use of local surveyors we can be competitive throughout the UK.

Absolute Ecology extensive experience means we regularly undertake full Ecological Impact Assessments – producing the ecology chapters, following the current guidelines as set out be the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM), which are incorporated within a wider Environmental Statement (ES) as part of a planning submission.

The company, skill base covers a much broad spectrum of the ecology field.  It is this range of experience across a variety of development types that sets Absolute Ecology apart from most ecological consultancies.

Absolute Ecology works to the highest professional standards of service; integrity is at the heart of what we do and steers the focus and strategy of the company.  Our highly trained team follows IEEM best practice guidance and possesses excellent communication skills utilized to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Water Voles received increased protection

It will now be against the law to intentionally kill a water vole or to intentionally, or recklessly, damage or disturb the places they use for shelter or protection, meaning that their future is a safer one.

Threatened by habitat loss and predation by American mink, the water vole is the UK's fastest declining native mammal. In 1990 there were seven million water voles in the UK. By 1998 numbers had crashed to less than a million and they have since continued to fall. Previous legal protection for water voles, introduced in 1998, extended only to the animal's habitat, not to the animal itself. This has proved a source of confusion, resulting in the loss of important water vole colonies.

The full protection will come into force on 6 April 2008 under section 9(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

Special Points of Interest

• Carry out any surveys required as early in the planning process as possible to save time and delays and money.

• November to April Season is badger surveys

• March to June is Great Crested Newt survey season and scoping assessments can be all year round.

• Bat activity Survey season May to September/October.
• Bat hibernation and general scoping assessments is November to March/April

Don't forget Phase 1 Habitat Surveys can be all year round.

 


 
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