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Biodiversity services for the public and private sector...
We advise public and corporate clients on biodiversity conservation. We carry out biodiversity action plans; condition monitoring of SSSI sites; farm stewardship monitoring schemes; national scale evidence gathering surveys and monitoring.
Our biodiversity expertise delivers your consents...
No client has ever been refused planning consent on ecological grounds, to our knowledge, when they have followed our advice. Marine, terrestrial and freshwater expertise for renewable energy and major infrastructure schemes as well as a wide variety of smaller projects.
Latest news
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Visit us at the Global Offshore Wind conference
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Sustainable development: building the ecological evidence base
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Changes to legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders
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Richard Arnold looks at the implications for developers of the NPPF
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Thomson Ecology expands marine team...
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Helping Councils to identify biodiversity connectivity
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Survey calendar
This calendar provides you with a useful guide to when ecological surveys for the different protected species can be undertaken. Use it early in your project planning to avoid delays!
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Mitigation calendar
There are strict guidelines outlining when ecological mitigation activities for protected species can take place. Use this calendar to help you to prevent delays to your project.
Thomson's wildlife
on site handbook
All you need to know about ecology and development - in a single, clear and concise book.
Read our latest newsletter!
News of our marine mammal and ornithology team; Englands new biodiversity strategy; bats, birds and windfarms; biodiversity and ports
Testimonials
“We were extremely pleased with the work that Thomson undertook for us on the SPG. They have a practical, proactive approach.”
Claire Pooley, Ecologist, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
“ We find Thomson Ecology professional and practical and are happy with their work.”
Dorian Colling, VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd
“We can rely on Thomson Ecology for their scientific accuracy and clear, comprehensive reporting.”
Elly Andison, The Environment Agency
“We found your service prompt, friendly and efficient and would definitely use you again.”
Hilary Horne, The Cadogan Estate
“Thank you for giving me this opportunity to show my appreciation to your company and its employees. I could not have asked for a better service.”
Lizaan Fouche, Sandwood Design and Build Ltd
“Thomson Ecology operated to the highest professional standards in their dealings with both us and the regulatory authorities.”
Martin Murphy, Director, Greenhithe Marina Management LLP
“Thomson’s professional approach and ecology expertise make them valuable team members for London River Park EIA”
Rachel Holloway, Principal Environmental Scientist, Gifford
“I was very pleased with Thomson Ecology's service. I would definitely use them again and have referred them to colleagues.”
Richard Smith, Environmental Consultant, Vinci Construction
“A difficult job was much more manageable with the aid of Thomson. Data was clear and team was punctual and efficient.”
Sally Fraser, Senior Ecologist, SKM Enviros
“Thomson Ecology has first class project management skills and knowledge of all the relevant wildlife legislation.”
Simon Moore, CEO, London Gateway Port, DP World
“Thomson provide a very pragmatic approach to all ecological problems with economical, cost-effective solutions.”
Simon Pinto, Willmott Dixon
“Thomson Ecology are experts in their field. They understand the masterplanning and EIA process.”
Stephen Neal, Senior Development manager, Land Securities
