What Wildwood Ecology Is All About
Wildwood Ecology is an award-winning ecological and arboricultural consultancy that’s all about helping architects, planning consultants, and individuals navigate the tricky world of planning to create truly inspirational and sustainable developments. With expert advice and a flawless 100% success rate in securing protected species mitigation licences, they keep development projects moving forward without those frustrating delays caused by unexpected wildlife discoveries. It’s about making nature and development work hand in hand, not at odds.
The Main Benefit of Working with Wildwood Ecology
Here’s why Wildwood Ecology stands out:
- 100% success rate in obtaining protected species mitigation licences
- Expertise in ecological surveys and sustainable design
- First UK ecological consultancy certified as a B Corporation
- Offices in the Cotswolds and South Wales, serving clients since 2008
- Specialists in securing licences for bats, dormouse, otter, badger, water vole, great crested newt, and barn owl
- Support for district licensing for great crested newts, offering a quicker, cheaper, and risk-free licensing process
Projects That Showcase Expertise
Wildwood Ecology’s work speaks volumes. They played a key role in supporting LivEco to deliver a multi-award-winning eco-village on the edge of Cardiff, applying their ecological survey skills and sustainable design know-how. Another standout project was the extensive restoration of Llwyn Celyn, a Grade I listed medieval hall house near Abergavenny, recognised by Cadw as one of Wales’s finest medieval hall houses. These projects highlight how Wildwood Ecology blends heritage, ecology, and sustainability seamlessly.
How They Help with Protected Species Licences
Mitigation licences are a must when development threatens habitats or disturbs legally protected species. Wildwood Ecology’s experts take the headache out of this process by designing, reviewing, preparing, and submitting all the necessary applications and documentation. They don’t just stop there—they implement the strategies too, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Plus, in some cases, they can demonstrate minimal impact so that works can proceed without a licence. It’s all about smart, responsible development.
District Licensing for Great Crested Newts
One of the newer and smarter approaches Wildwood Ecology supports is district licensing for great crested newts. This system offers developers and householders a faster, cheaper, and risk-free way to handle these protected amphibians when applying for planning permission. If you’re in the South Midlands and need a licensed great crested newt ecologist to help with your application—or just want to learn more—Wildwood Ecology is ready to assist. It’s a game-changer for many development projects.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Wildwood Ecology’s Mission and Vision
At its core, Wildwood Ecology is driven by a mission to provide focused, expert environmental advice and solutions that enable clients to deliver genuinely sustainable development projects while protecting and restoring biodiversity. They’re committed to advancing the understanding and standards of ecology, arboriculture, and environmental management for the benefit of nature and the public good. Using business as a force for good, they push positive change forward—because nature recovery and development don’t have to be at odds. They can, and should, thrive together.
