Other Services

Bernwood can apply for and act as the named ecologists on European Protected Species Licences (also called derogation or development licenses).

Chris Damant MCIEEM is a registered consultant on the Bat Low Impact Class License scheme (BLICL) providing our clients an alternative to the conventional licensing method when dealing with unavoidable impacts on a bat roost of low conservation significance.

A BREEAM report can be prepared by Bernwood for clients wishing to include the ecological credits within their application.

Bernwood can undertake farm and woodland surveys and prepare applications for Countryside Stewardship grant schemes including woodlands on behalf of the landowner or land agent.

We can also provide:

• Environmental audits collating existing and historical data for village and parish appraisals including Neighbourhood (or Local) Plans
• Strategic Environmental Assessments where impacts of projects and plans need to consider the natural environment and ecology