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Clear ecological advice. Confident project delivery.
Nature doesn’t have to be the problem in your project. With the right advice, it becomes part of the solution.
From housing and infrastructure to education and energy, we work across sectors to keep projects moving - resolving ecological issues early, clearly, and with the end goal in sight.
Straightforward, Commercially Aware Ecology Solutions
When ecology feels like a barrier, we turn it into a clear path forward.
Whether you're unlocking housing sites, upgrading education estates, delivering infrastructure, or managing public assets - we help you meet ecological requirements quickly, clearly, and without derailing your programme.
We work with developers, architects, contractors, school trusts, local authorities and the energy sector to keep projects moving. From surveys and licencing to strategy and compliance, we provide ecological advice you can act on - and trust.
“We care about your project as much as you do - balancing nature and progress with clear, practical advice.”
Jenni Reid | Founder
Trusted by
Avant Homes
Coreus
Dalcour Maclaren
Devon County Council
Ethical Power
Forestry England
Gilpin Demolition Group
Harron Homes
National Trust
Norse Group
PAFC
Plymouth City Council
South Hams District Council
South Tyneside Council
South West Water
Teinbridge Council
West Devon Borough Council
Westcountry Schools Trust
How we help
We specialise in early-stage clarity and mid-project fixes. We’re known for bringing clarity early on, and for stepping in with confident, solutions-focused advice when things get complicated.
Built for Your Sector
Why clients trust us
We’re a team of experienced ecologists who understand the pressures of planning, construction and delivery. Our job is to make ecology clear, proportionate and workable so you can make confident decisions and keep your project on track.
We value clarity, collaboration and the courage to give honest advice—especially when it counts. We don’t just identify constraints; we help you navigate them with purpose and precision, while delivering outcomes that respect both the brief and the biodiversity.
We’ll never overcomplicate or over-specify.
News
I’m absolutely delighted to announce that Burton Reid Associates has officially joined the Ecology Group!This marks such an exciting new…
February 10, 2026
Are you someone who loves the technical and planning side of ecology: providing expert judgement on complex projects, working closely…
February 6, 2026
Immy joined us as an early-career ecologist and has since shown herself to be exceptionally bright, hard-working and a real…
February 3, 2026