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Our Services

Abrehart Ecology Ltd has been providing professional ecological services to East Anglia and the wider UK for over 20 years. Our clients inlcude developers, architects, landowners, local authorities, charities, and organisations who all require ecological guidance and advice.

From Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Biodversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments to protected species surveys and specialist invertebrate, mollusc, and botanical work, we deliver accurate, regulation-compliant results tailored to your project.

Not sure what you need?

If you're not sure which survey you need for your porject or simply ecological advice, contact us and we can help with a quick, no-obligation assessment.

Tel: 01728 684362

Our Services

Select a service below to learn more about how we can support your project

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)

A preliminary ecological appraisal is an initial assessment of the ecological value and potential for protected species to use a devlopment site, which helps to inform the planning process

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Great Crested Newt Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that the great crested newts are protected and their habitats are conserved

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Reptile Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that reptiles are protected and their habitats are conserved

Aquatic Invertebrate Surveys

We hold extensive aquatic invertebrate experience. Everything is identified in our own onsite laboratory

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Electrofishing Surveys

We have carried out many electrofishing surveys utilising our own electrofishing kit

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

BNG is a system brought in by DEFRA which aims to increase biodiversity with every development and is undertaken alongside PEA surveys

Badger Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that badgers and their setts are protected from development

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Water Vole Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that water vole are protected and their habitats are conserved

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Terrestrial Invertebrate Surveys

We offer full terrestrial invertebrate surveys for a variety of species and assemblages

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Other Services

We offer w wide range of other ecology-related services including installing and maintaining wildlife fencing, site clearnace and maintenance as well as Ecological Clerks of Work (ECoW).

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River Condition Assessments (MoRPh)

Modular hysical River surveys (MoRPh) are carried out to assess the condition of rivers within the BNG framework

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Barn Owl Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that barn owls, their roosts and nesting habitat are protected during development

Otter Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that otters are protected and their habitats are conserved

Intertidal/Marine Invertebrate Surveys

We have carried out a variety of intertidal and marine invertebrate surveys

Bat Surveys

These surveys help to ensure that bats and their roosts are protected and their habitats are conserve during development

Bird Surveys

There are a variety of bird surveys to protect birds, their nests, and the habitats they rely on during development

Mollusc Surveys

We provide expert, specialist knowledge on rarely studied, and often overlooked species that are associated with specialist habitats

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Botanical Surveys

We have carried out numerous botanical and habitat surveys across the UK

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