Ecological Services
PJC is a specialist in ecological consultancy with a highly experienced team of widely-qualified ecologists, able to provide a whole range of services.Legally protected species
PJC Ecology carries out a number of surveys to assess legally protected species and their habitats. |
Phase 1 and Habitat Surveys
Phase 1 Habitat Survey are undertaken to provide a ecological audit to assess the potential of a site for its ability to support protected species and/or habitats. |
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Ecological Impact Assessment
PJC ecologists have considerable experience in ecological assessments and impact assessments. |
Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments (CfSH)
The Code for Sustainable Homes has been developed to enable a change in building practice for new homes. |
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BREEAM Assessments
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method) is the world's leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. |
Habitat Management & Conservation Management Plans
PJC Consultancy is able to undertake a wide range of habitat management activities that incorporate skills from the arboricultural team, the ecological team and the tree surgery and landscaping team. More about Habitat Management & Conservation Management Plans |
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Environmental Planning
PJC are well versed on legislative and planning issues. For specialist advice, including the need to undertake ecological surveys, support for planning applications, appeals and expert witness need, please contact PJC. |
Initial Ecological Appraisals
Initial ecological appraisals are aimed at identifying the key issues associated with a site. These appraisals will usually comprise an extended Phase 1 habitat survey, allowing the major habitat types to be mapped using industry standard methods. |
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Invasive and Non Native Species Survey
It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to plant or cause invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed or Giant Hogweed to grow in the wild. Even the accidental spread of these invasive species is illegal. |
National Vegetation Classification Surveys
The National Vegetation Classification can identify specially protected habitats and habitats that have the potential to support specially protected species. Undertaking in depth surveys can identify any potential constraints that might impact on a project. |
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Natural England Licensing and Protected Species Licensing
A Natural England license is often required in order to develop a site that is host to protected species. More about Natural England Licensing and Protected Species Licensing |
River Corridor Surveys
PJC Consultancy can undertake river corridor surveys following the Environment Agency?s best practice guidelines. River corridor surveys and can also be adapted for ditch systems. |
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Ecological Fencing
Ecological fencing can be a requirement if land supports specially protected species such as reptiles, great crested newts and water voles. These species need to be removed from a development site and moved into areas which have been specially enhanced and designed to support them. |
Habitat Creation
PJC Consultancy has experienced ecological consultants who can undertake habitat creation, including BAP habitats, as well as the enhancement of existing habitats and landscapes |
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Ecological Risk Assessments
PJC Consultancy ecologists can help you identify any ecological risks that may be associated with a site and guide you through the process of ecological management and planning. |
