Ecology
Offering practical, reliable and responsive ecological support and consultancy
Established over 25 years ago, the ADAS Ecology team offers comprehensive, practical and commercial ecological consultancy. We aim to help our clients achieve their project goals while delivering results for nature.
Biodiversity net gain
Biodiversity net gain services for developers. Site surveys, habitat assessments, metric calculations, BNG plans and long-term management.
Badger surveys
Our experienced ecologists provide services including sett surveys, licensing, mitigation and artificial sett creation.
Bird surveys
Bird surveys for planning and development. Breeding bird surveys, vantage point surveys, wintering bird surveys and protected species advice.
Bat surveys
Bat surveys for planning and development. Protected species surveys, roost inspections, mitigation licensing and bat genotyping DNA analysis.
Bat species identification using eDNA (genotyping)
At our molecular biology laboratory, we can carry out DNA analysis (genotyping) on bat guano (droppings) to reliably identify bat species.
Ecological impact assessments
Our expert ecological impact assessments for planning and development. Preliminary ecological appraisals, mitigation strategies and EIA chapters.
Expert witness
We provide expert evidence to the legal profession in the civil and criminal proceedings, tribunals and planning appeals.
Great crested newt surveys
Great crested newt surveys for planning and development. eDNA testing, traditional surveys, mitigation and EPS licensing for this protected species.
Accredited Ecological clerk of works
Protected species advice, site monitoring and mitigation for infrastructure, utilities, renewables and residential projects.
eDNA analysis for great crested newts
Rapid, cost-effective, and non-invasive testing to detect great crested newts. Results in 2–10 working days.
Hazel dormice surveys
Hazel dormice surveys for planning and development. Nut hunts, nest tube surveys and EPS licensing for this rare and vulnerable protected species.
Otter surveys
Our otter surveys include habitat suitability assessments, field surveys, mitigation and EPS licensing for this protected species.
Preliminary ecological appraisal
Appraisal services for planning, including desk study, habitat survey and protected species assessment identifying ecological constraints.
Water vole surveys
Water vole surveys for planning and development. Habitat suitability assessments, survey timings, mitigation, translocation and licensing advice.