Ecology and Biodiversity Surveys

Ground Control’s ecology and biodiversity services provide expert support to help projects be planned, approved and delivered in full compliance with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.

Our experienced ecologists and biodiversity specialists deliver comprehensive surveys, assessments and professional advice across all sectors, supporting developments from early feasibility through construction and long-term management. We help clients manage ecological risk, meet planning conditions and deliver positive outcomes for nature.

Our ecology services include:

• Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
• Protected species surveys and mitigation strategies
• Non native and invasive species assessments and management
• Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) during construction and enabling works

Using innovative digital tools, we also provide rapid, entry-level baseline biodiversity assessments across individual sites and large estate portfolios. Through GC Go, clients can quickly understand biodiversity constraints and opportunities to support planning, land management and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.

Our ecology and biodiversity services include:

• Biodiversity services and assessments
• Professional ecology consultancy and surveys
• GC Go rapid biodiversity assessments

Ground Control combines ecological expertise, technology and nationwide delivery to provide reliable, compliant and scalable ecology services for developers, landowners and asset managers.