Ecus will be rebranded as Cura Terrae on the 6th January 2025.

Habitat services

Our Habitat services help you create sustainable ecosystems by restoring and enhancing natural environments to offset development impacts, improve existing environments, protect wildlife, and support biodiversity across a diverse range of landscapes.

What are our Habitat services?

We offer clients decades of expertise in delivering solutions to address habitat loss, deterioration and environmental impacts, ensuring compliance with recent legislation such as the Environment Act 2021 and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.

We create, restore and manage diverse habitats to support and enhance natural environments and offset ecological impacts from development projects.

You will be supported across a wide range of needs, including habitat creation for protected species, biodiversity enhancement, and ongoing management plans. We work with developers, planners, national parks, national infrastructure holders and local authorities to deliver solutions that both meet regulatory standards and enhance biodiversity; You can read our case studies here.

Our Habitat team works closely with our arboriculturists, ecologists, landscape architects, and environmental consultants to deliver comprehensive solutions that maximise environmental gains and minimise risks.

With Ecus, you gain a partner committed to sustainable project delivery, using diverse expertise to promote biodiversity and meet your project goals effectively.

Menu of Services

From feasibility through to operation, we cover your project’s environmental needs.

What to expect and key benefits

Habitat Creation, Enhancement and Restoration

We offer comprehensive habitat creation services to help you meet biodiversity and environmental compliance commitments. Our team provides expert guidance, from initial planning through to implementation, designing and establishing new habitats that support local wildlife and enhance ecological value.

We conduct site assessments, develop tailored habitat management plans, and deliver on-site work to ensure successful completion of your project. By integrating our ecological expertise and multidisciplinary approach with your project goals, we help you achieve sustainable development while delivering tangible benefits to the environment.

Habitat restoration services aim to rehabilitate degraded or damaged environments, bringing them back to a healthy, functioning state. We provide expert guidance and practical support throughout the entire restoration process, from initial assessment and planning to on-the-ground delivery. Using the latest technology and by using techniques such as reforestation, wetland rehabilitation, and soil stabilisation, we help restore natural habitats and enhance biodiversity.

Our Habitat Creation, Enhancement and Restoration service includes:

  • Woodland Creation
  • Hedge Planting
  • Wetland Creation
  • Pond and Scrape Creation
  • Grassland and Wildflower Creation
  • Grassland Translocation
  • Countryside Infrastructure
  • River and Stream Re-meandering
  • Channel Clearance and Dredging
  • Watercourse Bank Protection and Re-Instatement
  • Peatland Restoration
  • Pond Restoration

 

Habitat Monitoring, Management and Maintenance

Our habitat maintenance services focus on the ongoing care and upkeep of your habitats to ensure they continue to thrive and deliver ecological benefits for years to come. We offer routine maintenance activities such as vegetation management, invasive species control, and habitat enhancement to support biodiversity and maintain the ecological integrity of your site. With our expertise, your habitats will remain healthy, resilient, and beneficial for both wildlife and your project

Our Habitat Monitoring, Management and Maintenance service includes:

  • Habitat Management Plan monitoring
  • Woodland Management and Thinning
  • Grassland Management
  • Non-Herbicide Invasive Species Control
  • Meadow Management
  • Wetland Management
  • Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring (BNG Monitoring)

 

Protected Species Mitigation

Protected species services ensure compliance with legal requirements and the preservation of wildlife and the natural environment. We conduct thorough surveys to identify and monitor protected species on your site, offering expert advice on mitigation and management strategies. From obtaining necessary licenses to implementing protective measures and habitat enhancements, we help you navigate regulatory challenges while safeguarding species.

Our Protected Species Mitigation service includes:

  • GCN and Reptile Fence Installation & Monitoring 
  • Badger Sett Closure, Netting and Exclusion Works 
  • Artificial Badger Sett Construction  
  • Artificial Otter Holt Creation 
  • Habitat Box Installation (Bird and Bat Boxes) 
  • Hibernacula Construction  
  • Sand Marten Nesting  
  • Amphibian Gulley Ladders 
  • Mammal Crossings 

 

Case studies

Ecus carries out invasive species management in North York Moors National Park

Ecus is using innovative techniques to control the invasive species Crassula helmsii, otherwise known as New Zealand pigmyweed, in the North York Moors National Park

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