Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

ECOSA’s team are highly experienced in successfully preparing the ecological impact assessment (EcIA) chapters for formal Environmental Statements and other ecological assessments. We identify and evaluate the impacts on habitats and species present on a site and then address these through a programme of avoidance and protection and, where necessary, ecological mitigation and compensation.

EIAs, especially for large-scale developments and those affecting European protected species, such as bats, dormouse and great crested newt, and protected sites usually require an ecological impact assessment.

Our work includes the preparation of scoping reports and consultation, the collection and analysis of baseline ecological data, assessment of impact significance, the design and implementation of innovative and appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures and the provision of supporting evidence at public enquiries. We work closely with the project team to provide practical and innovative solutions to potential ecological constraints. Early assessment of potential ecological impacts minimises the effect on both project timescales and budgets. Please refer to our survey timetable which illustrates when in the year vegetation and protected species surveys can be conducted.

ECOSA follow ecological impact assessment (EcIA) guidelines developed by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM). Please call to discuss the scope of your project and the level of ecological impact assessment works required.