Trusted ecological advice for planning clarity

We partner with architects, planning consultants and local authorities across England & Wales to provide trusted ecological advice you can rely on, for planning and development clarity.

Let us help keep your project on track

Engage with us: we can assist in creating certainty and clarity around projects right from the earliest stage

People and Planet

Wildwood Ecology is an award-winning ecological consultancy, helping architects, planning consultants and aspirational individuals navigate their way through planning to create inspirational sustainable developments. Providing expert advice and with a 100% success rate in obtaining protected species mitigation licences, we help keep your development project on track.

We recognise your overwhelming pressure to deliver the project on time and within budget. We understand the frustration you feel when your development grinds to a halt due to the unexpected presence of bats or a great crested newt.

We appreciate that securing ecological surveys and appointing an ecologist may seem like a daunting process.

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What We Do

Nature recovery and development can work in harmony with each other, with the help of Wildwood Ecology. We work in collaboration to achieve better outcomes for people and nature.

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Otter Monitoring and Habitat Connectivity Across the River Thaw Catchment

Wildlife camera surveys assessing otter movement and habitat connectivity across the River Thaw catchment in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Ecological Planning Support for a Wildlife-Friendly Garden Development

Wildwood Ecology supported a residential planning application in Stroud, providing ecological surveys and habitat enhancement measures.

Join our passionate team

As the first ecological consultancy in the UK to certify as a B Corporation, Wildwood Ecology prides itself on using its business as a force for good and driving positive change

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Experts in Ecology

With offices in the Cotswolds and South Wales, Wildwood Ecology’s experienced and licenced team has successfully been providing ecological services since 2008.

Ecology

Ecological site assessments
Biodiversity Net Gain
Protected species surveys
Protected species mitigation design and licence applications
Habitat Regulations Assessment
Ecological Clerk of Works

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Our Mission

To provide our clients with focused expert environmental advice and solutions in order for them to deliver truly sustainable development projects whilst helping to protect and restore biodiversity.

To advance the understanding and the standards of practice of ecology and environmental management for the benefit of the natural environment and the public good.

To further the conservation management and enhancement of biodiversity and the maintenance of natural systems and processes that are essential to a fully functioning biosphere.

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“Great to deal with – honest, straightforward, and always helpful”

Austin Design Works have worked with Wildwood Ecology on several projects now. Their knowledge and insight is always very useful, particularly early on in a project when we need to understand what information will be required both for design considerations and Planning Application support, and any impact this may have on our programme. Their attention to detail means they have been able to add context to some projects by looking at wider connections, which has informed a mitigation strategy aligned to neighboring properties or developments. The quality of their survey and reporting is excellent as standard; their people are great to deal with – honest, straightforward, and always helpful.

Matthew Austin, Director
Austin Design Works

“Exceeds expectation”

Wildwood Ecology has supported Stonewood Group with some complex projects, which are always approached positively and proficiently. Their support and commitment exceed expectation, providing valued assistance both during and post planning. The team offers expert advice and continuous involvement which gives us confidence that we can deliver the best possible scheme, providing high quality biodiversity enhancements that benefits the environment and local community.

Holly Simkiss, Planning Manager
Stonewood Group

“Client focused”

Ben Pentreath Ltd have worked with Wildwood Ecology on a number of projects and has always valued their ecological expertise across a variety of different sites. We always find their approach to be client focused and appreciate their efforts in response to often challenging and time-sensitive briefs. We would have no hesitance in recommending their service.

Mark Hodges, Associate
Ben Pentreath

“Helpful and responsive”

We have used Wildwood on a number of projects and found them to be very helpful and responsive, working with us to plan and undertake conservation works at our monument. I would not hesitate to seek their advice as a trusted specialist for further projects with English Heritage.

Ruth Bean, Building Conservation Manager
English Heritage

"A very well run and capable company"

Yiangou have worked with Wildwood for a number of years on a wide range of projects. It was immediately apparent that they were able to navigate the complex rules to provide logical, real world advice which led to pragmatic solutions balancing the needs of the species, our clients and timings. They work in teams, and thus I can easily contact the relevant people on my projects allowing for quick responses. A very well run and capable organisation who I am proud to work with.

Richard Nares, Associate
Yiangou