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Ecological Consultancy Services for Forestry

At Keystone Environmental we recognise that timber production, amenity, recreation and wildlife are important uses of woodland habitats. With Britain continuing to increase its woodland cover we work in partnership with our clients, the community, stakeholders and regulators to identify and avoid wildlife conflict, and not least, achieve conservation, social and economic benefits through the practice of sustainable forestry.

Where there are no adverse impacts we can recommend opportunities to enhance existing habitats and species populations by improving environmental conditions or by creating new habitat features. We can also provide advice on the conservation of flora and fauna features of special interest including designated sites.

Woodland canopy

What Keystone can do for Forestry...

  • We undertake scoping studies and preliminary surveys to identify the most suitable sites from an ecological perspective.

  • We undertake generic or specific habitat and species surveys, including invasive plant surveys

  • We utilise GIS and associated software packages for major biodiversity audits, protected species and habitat surveys

  • In consultation with statutory organisations we undertake appropriate assessments

  • We can produce the ecology chapter of an Environmental Statement in accordance with the current guidelines produced by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM)

  • We have an in-depth knowledge of current legislation and environmental policy

  • We have extensive experience in the design of approved mitigation strategies and can apply for a wide range of licences on behalf of our clients

  • Our in-house contracting department can supply site staff for the supervision of ecological works and site briefings and at the other end of the scale can install exclusion fencing and capture devices, create and restore habitats, build otter holts, rafts for nesting birds and hides etc., and implement habitat management techniques for conservation gain

  • We carry out monitoring programmes to provide feedback on mitigation schemes
 


ECOLOGICAL AND COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST

Keystone Environmental Ltd, The Old Barn, Park Farm Buildings, Beverston, Tetbury, Glos. GL8 8TT
T: +44 (0)1666 503687 F: +44 (0)1666 503118 E: info@keyenv.co.uk

 

 
 
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