Ecology Services

At K9 Commando, we provide ecological consultancy and survey services for developers, environmental consultancies, conservation organizations, local authorities, infrastructure projects, and private clients.

Our experienced ecologists combine scientific knowledge with practical field expertise to deliver ecological surveys, protected species assessments, ecological supervision, and environmental monitoring across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Whether supporting planning applications, construction projects, habitat management, or ecological research, we provide practical, science-led solutions tailored to each client's requirements.

Our Services

  • Bat Surveys

    Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRAs), tree assessments, emergence and re-entry surveys, and bat activity surveys to support planning, development, and conservation projects.

  • Conservation and Ecology Detection Dog Surveys

    Our conservation detection dog teams support wildlife conservation, ecological surveys, and research by locating target species and biological materials quickly, accurately, and with minimal environmental disturbance. Find out more information here.

  • Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)

    Providing on-site ecological supervision during construction and maintenance works to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation, planning conditions, and agreed mitigation measures. Our ecologists have experience supporting projects of all sizes, including rail, infrastructure, and development schemes.

  • Harvest Mouse Surveys

    Harvest mouse nest surveys to determine species presence and support planning, habitat management, and conservation projects.

  • Hazel Dormouse Surveys

    Hazel dormouse nest box surveys, nest tube surveys, footprint tunnel surveys, and nut searches, undertaken by a licensed ecologist to support planning, development, and conservation projects.

  • Invertebrate Surveys

    Invertebrate surveys using a range of recognized survey techniques, including transects, sweep netting, pitfall trapping, light trapping, and aquatic kick sampling, to support ecological assessments, conservation, and habitat management.

  • Marine Ecology Surveys

    Marine ecological surveys undertaken by a PADI-certified diver with specialist training in underwater survey techniques, including underwater transects, reef surveys, and 3D reef mapping.

  • Nesting Bird Checks

    Pre-construction and maintenance checks of hedgerows, trees, and other suitable habitats to identify active nests and support compliance with wildlife legislation.

  • Reptile Surveys

    Reptile presence and absence surveys using recognized survey techniques, including artificial refugia, visual searches, and habitat assessments, to support planning, development, conservation, and habitat management projects.

Supporting Ecology, Conservation, and Sustainable Development

Whether you're planning a development, managing land, or delivering an environmental project, we'd be happy to discuss your requirements. Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how K9 Commando can support your project.

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