Ecological Consultancy

WildNet - Amy Lewis

Professional services

First Ecology

About First Ecology

First Ecology provides high-quality, cost effective and timely services focused on facilitating development and conservation schemes. Our expansive range of ecological and arboricultural services, performed to industry standard, support projects throughout their lifecycle whilst guaranteeing compliance with planning policy and wildlife legislation.

Their ecological and arboricultural specialists take the utmost pride in service delivery to ensure that they exceed expectations and achieve tangible project results. From the simplest to most complex projects and with the capacity to dynamically resource demanding large-scale projects, First Ecology is an asset to any project.

First Ecology is the consulting subsidiary of the Somerset Wildlife Trust; a rapidly developing practice committed to upholding best practice standards whilst also achieving pragmatic ecological project outcomes.

They have established a broad client base which extends across public, private and commercial sectors and provide technical advice and support on development, research, conservation and management schemes across the UK. Find out more about our work below.

Dormouse nest found during survey

Hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) nest found during monthly dormouse survey - Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Ecology

Their ecologists are committed to supporting companies and individuals realise and achieve desired project outcomes from concept to completion. From initial and ongoing discussions, their adapt their approach to accommodate site related factors and project team priorities. 

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a meadow in the foreground with an expansive somerset landscape in the background

Matt Sweeting

Landscape

First Ecology designs landscapes tailored to client specifications. Their layouts and planting schedules take account of site-specific conditions and context to maximise establishment success of new habitats.

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Canopy of trees

Canopy of trees - Brian Phipps

Arboriculture

Their arboriculturists have a wealth and knowledge and expertise, routinely preparing submissions to accompany planning applications whilst also contributing to the assessment and management of major arboricultural assets.

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