Survey seasons at a glance
When each survey type can be carried out, and the windows that most often cause delay.
Do I need an ecological survey?
The triggers that most often prompt a planning authority to ask for one.
Preparing your site for a survey
What to have ready before an ecologist arrives.
Biodiversity Net Gain explained
What the metric measures and why the baseline matters most.
Natural England
The statutory adviser for the natural environment in England — licensing, standing advice and designated sites.
MAGIC map
Government mapping of designated sites, priority habitats and environmental designations.
CIEEM
The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management — professional standards and guidance.
Planning Practice Guidance
Government guidance on the natural environment within the planning system.
External sites are listed for convenience. Bhela Ecology is not responsible for their content.
Discuss a
project.
Send over the site details and Bhela Ecology will advise on the survey work a project actually needs — and the season it has to happen in.