Assistant Ecologist Jessica Snow talks about the Great Crested Newt
At Wildwood Ecology conducting protected species surveys is an integral part of our work and this includes assessing the ecological value of a site for great crested newts (GCN). Find out more about this protected species from Jessica Snow, one of our …
My re-vision as an ecologist
Managing Director, Richard Dodd, reflects on why he works as an ecologist and how that has shaped what we do as a company. It was 1st May 1997. Two years of my Zoology degree now completed at Cardiff University. Two great years …
Assistant Ecologist, Peter Hacker, talks about Reptile Surveys
At Wildwood Ecology conducting protected species surveys is an integral part of our work and this includes assessing the ecological value of a site for one or more of the six native reptile species found in the UK. Common species of reptile …
Bats at Llwyn Celyn – Wildwood Ecology on TV!
Find out about the restoration project carried out by the Landmark Trust at Llwyn Celyn. Wildwood Ecology was privileged to be part of the £4 million project to restore this Medieval Hall House in the Black Mountains. The work that went into …
Come and join our team
We are looking for Ecologists, Senior Ecologists and Principal Ecologists who want to join a practice where innovation and ingenuity are actively encouraged and rewarded and personal growth supported. Salary Range £21K – £42K DOE Wildwood Ecology has over 20 years experience …
Looking forward to 2019
New legislation and future growth – find out our plans for 2019 below: Expansion of Bat Mitigation Class Licence services (for Lesser Horseshoe and Serotine bats). In April a Mitigation Licence Application fee will be introduced which, whilst it may not …
Wildwood Ecology’s Review of 2018
2018 has been a busy and interesting year for the team at Wildwood Ecology, we review our highlights below: Our year in numbers: 2 offices (Caerphilly and Cirencester) 8 members of staff plus volunteers, seasonal ecologists and trusted subcontractors 483 quotations issued …
Bats and Historic Buildings
Historic buildings are part of our cultural and physical landscape. They contribute to the nation’s understanding of its past and present. Historic buildings are also important for bats with some having provided safe roosting sites for many years. Approximately 60% of pre …
Ecologist / Senior Ecologist
We are looking for licenced Ecologists to join us either at our Caerphilly (South Wales) or Cirencester (Cotswold) office. Do you hold a Bat Survey Licence (Natural England Class 2 Licence or equivalent)? Are you eligible for full membership of CIEEM and/or …
Heatwave and climate change having negative impact on our soil say experts
The recent heatwave and drought could be having a deeper, more negative effect on soil than we first realized say scientists. That’s because organisms in soil are highly diverse and are responsible not only for producing the soil we need to grow …
