Marine Ecology Surveys

Marine Ecology Surveys

Do you need a marine ecology survey to support planning permission for a new jetty, slipway or pier? Maybe you need to complete seawall or coastal pathway repairs, or need a shoreline management plan? If so, Western Ecology can help!

With more than two decades of professional experience gained in both marine and terrestrial habitats, our team of ecologists have even worked for both the UK and International government bodies.

We can provide linked-up surveys considering both terrestrial and marine habitats for your project, so there’s no need for two teams of surveys and absolutely no need to pay double the costs.

What is a Marine Ecology Survey?

The report is designed to assess the impact of planned works upon the marine ecosystem before, during and after the works are carried out.

What Will the Marine Ecology Survey Tell Me?

Your report will identify features of conservation importance that could constitute a constraint to the proposals for a site.

Where appropriate, recommendations for impact avoidance, mitigation and post-development enhancement are made to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy.

What Else Do I Need to Know?

The marine ecology survey will be prepared in accordance with the ‘Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal’ produced by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

We can also provide Marine Habitat Classification (biotope mapping) with GIS (Geographical Information System) outputs. In the last few years, we have completed jetty, slipway and seawall/coastal pathway repair projects along the estuaries and coastline of the South West.