Temporary over-pumping of a water course creates a dry working area and avoids any direct impact on protected species such as fish or aquatic invertebrates.

An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey is often the best way to provide an initial ecological overview of a proposed development site, to describe the habitats present and identify the presence or likely presence of any protected species.

Ellendale environmental undertake surveys for otters where projects have the potential to impact on otters and their habitats including holts and resting sites / couches.

Ellendale Environmental provide ECoW services on a number of projects including underground cable routes, substations, overhead lines, flood alleviation scheme and road projects.

Crabbing at the seaside is the normal way of keeping the kids quiet for a few hours during a summer holiday but how many people know the Shore Crab is the species of crab most commonly caught?

Otters are very charismatic mammals; they’re inquisitive and playful and can be found in many parts of Britain. However they’re secretive, shy and generally elusive creatures and the chances of seeing one in the wild is very rare. The population has undergone significant decline since the 1970’s due to habitat loss, water pollution and competition from invasive species such as Mink.

This Adder was found during a site survey in the Scottish Highlands by Ellendale Environmental ecologists.

John has a broad range of ecological knowledge and survey experience and brings with him ornithological survey experience and in-depth botanical survey skills.

Veteran trees support a wide range of flora, fauna and microbial bodies and their conservation is of international interest.

Using Ultra Sonic detectors we can record bat echolocation calls and analyse them on bespoke software to analyse the sonogram (bat echolocation call).

Proper soil management during the construction phase of a project will aid the rapid restoration of habitats once a project is complete. Topsoil and Subsoil are stripped before construction activities and stored to be used at the end of the project in reinstatement of the ground.

Finding and hiring the right environmental consultant can be a daunting and sometimes stressful process. If you're not sure how to get started or how to make a decision between the options available then you're not alone. 

The water vole Arvicola amphibius is the fastest declining mammal in the UK mainly due to habitat loss over the last 20 years.

Where bats are to be excluded from an existing roost it may be it may also be necessary for an appropriately experienced and license bat ecologist to supervise a ‘soft strip’ of the parts of the building.

Bat roost mitigation can be complicated and often stressful for clients. Bat Boxes can be used as part of mitigation and compensation for the loss of a bat roost.

Ellendale Environmental has been working with McGregor Construction, providing the environmental support for the replacement of an existing fish pass.

We’re extremely pleased to say we have been commissioned for our 100th Project!

This week we are starting the restoration monitoring for the Beauly to Denny overhead line.