BSG Ecology
BSG Ecology is a leading ecological consultancy operating throughout the UK. We have developed a strong reputation for delivering high quality ecological consultancy. We focus on providing a service that meets our clients` needs through the delivery of pragmatic, innovative and cost-effective solutions. BSG Ecology provides a wide range of ecological services to a diverse client base. We cover three main areas of work: development projects, land management and research and training.
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- Business Type:
- Service provider
- Industry Type:
- Renewable Energy
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
- Year Founded:
- 1997
About Us
BSG Ecology was established in 1997 as an independent ecological consultancy. We now employ nearly forty people in five offices across the UK.
We have a proven record of successfully tackling complex ecological issues on a very wide range of projects for clients across all market sectors. Scientific rigour, pragmatism, clarity of thought, commercial awareness and positive professional relationships underpin our approach to resolving clients’ ecological challenges.
We believe that relevant and effective consultancy advice needs to have wildlife legislation and policy as its basis. This allows clients to clearly understand the merits of their options, and to better assess their next steps.
Across the private and public sectors we have a portfolio of well over 4,000 projects. These range from the largest new developments, to significant government-sponsored biodiversity research, to local authority support contracts, to work for private clients on bats and other protected species.
We invest in our own research to ensure the best possible advice to our clients. Over the last few years we have undertaken or sponsored research in a number of high profile areas. Examples include: evaluating the operational characteristics of different bat detection equipment; monitoring invertebrate colonisation of a brown roof in London; a review of planning inspectors’ decisions relating to biodiversity; and examining disturbance effects from wind farm operation on farmland birds. By identifying the most topical issues affecting the industry and investing time and money in this way, we greatly strengthen the basis of our advice.
BSG Ecology is committed to providing the highest quality of work. All ecological personnel are bound by the code of professional conduct of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM). Over and above this, we operate our own internal technical standards, invest heavily in training, and operate rigorous review procedures to ensure the continued quality of our service.
Our approach to consultancy
Our approach to consultancy
BSG Ecology has a proven record of successfully tackling complex ecological issues on a wide range of projects. Scientific rigour, sound defensible advice, pragmatism, clarity of thought and commercial awareness underpin our approach. We focus on building positive professional relationships and have numerous long-term clients.
We believe that relevant and effective consultancy advice needs to have wildlife legislation and policy as its basis. This allows our clients to clearly understand the merits of their options, and to better assess their next steps.
We are committed to providing high quality work. We routinely invest in training and research to strengthen the basis of our advice. We operate our own internal technical standards and a rigorous peer review process. Our ecologists are bound by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) code of professional conduct.
BSG Ecology has a wealth of experience: a portfolio of well over 6,000 projects from major new developments (such as housing, energy and transport), to significant biodiversity research, local authority support, and work for private clients on many protected species. Our key work sectors include renewable energy, utilities, mineral extraction, infrastructure, residential and commercial development and site management.
We are experienced professional ecologists. BSG Ecology has in-house specialists in a wide range of technical disciplines: birds, bats, botany, invertebrates, great crested newts, reptiles, impact assessment, habitat management and creation, biodiversity action planning and offsetting, green infrastructure and GIS.