our aim... is to provide developers with practical advice and
guidance based on good ecological principles that allows them
to get the job done.

What we do...

We provide a one stop shop for clients undertaking development works where ecological advice or guidance is needed. This could be at the planning stage of a development, during construction or post construction.

floating road under construction through peatland in Sutherland with silt fence and straw bale protection of the watercourse in the foreground

We can:

• Carry out surveys of protected species and habitat  
• Produce Management Plans to meet your objectives 
• Provide Ecological Clerk of Works services on site
• Offer a range of GIS services tailored to your needs 

Good quality survey information and assessment provides developers with the tools necessary to manage contracts and minimise the impacts of site works. 

 

 

The provision of an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) by HEDS on your construction project will help to prevent significant impacts by the contractor to the ecological value of the site. It will help to ensure compliance with the relevent legislation and planning conditions.

 

 

a habitat condition survey was undertaken in this woodland near Inverness airport prior to infrastructure and business development 

Who we are...

Highland Ecology and Development Services is run and managed by Paul Young and Phil James based on the Black Isle near Inverness.  Together we have nearly 40 years experience in ecological management in the Highlands and worked with a range of clients on large and small projects (see COMPLETED PROJECTS ).

We are based in the north of Scotland and carry full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

 

 

Use the Feedback tab on the left to send us an enquiry  or e mail us at consultants@highlandecologyanddevelopment.com

 

    

a red squirrel survey was undertaken prior to timber harvesting in this pinewood