KB Ecology

A Kent Based ecological consultancy..

..looking after Kent's Biodiversity

Tel: 07810 412 773

Email: info(at)kbecology.co.uk

 
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KB Ecology Ltd offers in-house capabilities for the full range of species surveys. Survey work is often centred on satisfying legal requirements in terms of identifying the presence/absence and extent of use by protected species such as badgers, bats, water voles, dormice, great crested newts and reptiles. Our staff have a wealth of experience of surveying for these species/groups and advising on the implications of their presence on development sites.

great crested newt and smooth newt newt in bottle trap

We offer the following range of specialist services:

  • Site Assessment and Evaluation through field visits and desk study;
  • Protected species survey and advice including badgers, otters, water voles, bats, great crested newts, reptiles, dormice and white-clawed crayfish;
  • Phase 1 Habitat Surveys;
  • Habitat advice including the preparation of habitat management plans, habitat creation and restoration, monitoring schemes and survey;
  • Ecological Impact Assessment;
  • Practical mitigation measures including engineering and habitat mitigation design;
  • European protected species development licensing (including bats, dormice and great crested newts).

KB ecology Ltd has considerable experience of working with bats. Our staff hold conservation and scientific bat licences and have held numerous Natural England development EPSM licenses.

dormouse in nest dormouse dormouse nesting box

 

KB Ecology Ltd can provide advice on the ecological component of BREEAM / Sustainable Homes assessments, and has particular experience of survey, reporting and implementation of ecological enhancements in order to maximise credits available.

 

 

At KB Ecology Ltd, we believe that local knowledge is of prime importance when it comes to wildlife, which is why we are restricting our services to Kent and surrounding counties where we have worked for over 9 years.