Ecological Management
Cascade Consulting specialises in the protection and enhancement of ecology. The management of habitats and species in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments forms a core part of our work. We have a proven track record in providing ecological services both nature conservation-led projects and as part of large, complex developments.
Our project portfolio reflects our expertise in ecological management. We are involved in all aspects from consultation, scoping, collection of baseline information, evaluation of information, ecological assessment and design, to the production of wildlife/habitat management plans, monitoring programmes and inputs to wider EIA studies such as landscape masterplanning.
Our clients include Government and regulatory bodies as well as the private sector corporations such as water companies and developers.
What we do
We have core skills in the following ecological disciplines:
Our project portfolio reflects our expertise in ecological management. We are involved in all aspects from consultation, scoping, collection of baseline information, evaluation of information, ecological assessment and design, to the production of wildlife/habitat management plans, monitoring programmes and inputs to wider EIA studies such as landscape masterplanning.
Our clients include Government and regulatory bodies as well as the private sector corporations such as water companies and developers.
What we do
We have core skills in the following ecological disciplines:
- Amphibians
- Aquatic macroinvertebrates
- Aquatic macrophytes
- Botany including National Vegetation Classification (NVC)
- Native crayfish (White Clawed)
- Phase 1 Habitat and hedgerow surveys
- Rare and protected mammals including otter, water vole and badger
- Reptiles
- River Corridor Survey (RCS) and river meso-habitat
Through our associate network we can provide further survey capabilities, for example, for breeding birds, over-wintering birds, terrestrial invertebrates, bats, mammals (dormouse, harvest mouse, brown hare), fish, plankton and diatoms.
What we can do for you.
Our ecological services include:
What we can do for you.
Our ecological services include:
- Advising on nature conservation legislation, policy and good practice
- Designing and implementing baseline surveys
- Designing and implementing pre- and post- scheme monitoring of habitats and species
- Designing habitats and features for wildlife to meet mitigation, enhancement and restoration targets
- Evaluating and assessing nature conservation value in accordance with established criteria and good practice guidance
- Integrating biodiversity considerations within statutory planning, licensing and consenting processes
- Integrating ecology with other environmental disciplines including hydrology, water quality, geomorphology and land use
- Integrating ecology within environmental scoping studies, EIA and SEA
- Presenting information to fulfil an Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Regulation 1994
- Producing habitat and wildlife management plans
- Providing ecological site supervision and ‘Clerk of Works’ for construction projects
- Undertaking desk-based reviews of nature conservation value including designated sites and rare or protected species
Contact us
To see how we have helped others on specific ecological management projects, please view the links on the left.
To see how we have helped others on specific ecological management projects, please view the links on the left.
Should you require further information on our technical expertise in ecological management, or advice on your specific project needs, please contact us.