Services
Environmental Surveys
We conduct ecological surveys to identify habitats, species and conditions, offering expertise in baseline data, monitoring, and management plans
The Role of ecological surveys in effective habitat management
Ecological surveys are important for a number of reasons. To identify what habitats and species are present. In order to manage a habitat or species appropriately you need to understand what is present so you can target suitable management. Additionally, surveys can also identify the condition of a habitat or extent of species population, which can be used to inform potential management changes.
Surveys can be particularly important at the beginning of a project, to provide a baseline from which repeated surveys can be used to monitor change and in turn inform any required changes in management to improve species and habitat condition.
How we can help
We have wide ranging skills across a range of habitats and species and standardised survey methods including:
Species:
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Birds surveys including Breeding Bird Surveys
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Botanical surveys including condition assessments
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Bats
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Newts
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Butterfly surveys
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Invertebrates.
Habitats:
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Lowland woodlands and scrub
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Trees
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Grasslands including neutral and calcareous grasslands
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Arable land
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Hedgerows
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Ponds and water courses
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Whole Farm/site baseline surveys
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Biodiversity Net Gain including UKHab and Metric (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)
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Baseline surveys for farm assurance schemes and food supply chain.
Photo Credit - Russell Emm
Case studies
These images showcase some of the projects we have managed, illustrating both work in progress and the impact achieved.
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SLME offers 40+ years of expertise in land management, helping farmers integrate policy, conservation, and sustainability from planning to delivery.
