It is often extremely beneficial to undertake a brief ecological survey prior to site purchase since it can highlight the need for extensive Phase II studies and potential development constraints at the outset. Our clients can then benefit by negotiating mitigation costs into a purchase price and in certain circumstances are forewarned that the site is not a cost effective acquisition.

This type of survey would typically include:

• Site survey
  
  
• Report of findings which illustrates and analyses the survey data, includes a preliminary assessment of ecological value, identifies potential development constraints and further studies required