Ecological Consultancy Services

We have carried out specialist ecological consultancy research projects for clients including Woodland Trust Scotland.

We also offer guidance in habitat restoration and environmental management.

We are experienced in the identification and collection of seed and cuttings from montane willows.
We can also help gather material for propagation of other upland species such as dwarf birch, bearberry and rock whitebeam.

Description, classification and mapping of vegetation using Phase One habitat survey methodology.

A comprehensive survey of remnant mountain woodland species and guidance for their conservation.

Evaluation of habitat potential for Atlantic rainforest lichens and bryophytes; presence of indicator species; management issues and guidance.

Upland HIA (MacDonald et al., 1998 methodology)
Woodland HIA (Armstrong et al., 2023 methodology)

Assessment of habitat suitability and monitoring of mammal populations, including tracks and signs and trail camera monitoring.

As FRM registered seed collectors, we are happy to arrange the registration and collection of native tree seeds and cuttings.

So far we are delighted to have worked with Forestry and Land Scotland and Elsoms Trees. Get in touch to request a collection for your tree nursery.

We offer protected species surveys for otter, mountain hare, water vole and breeding birds.

We are experienced in planting cell grown and bare root native trees.

Description, classification and mapping of vegetation using NVC communities.