About Us
At Net Gain Ecology, we bridge the gap between sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
As a leading UK ecology consultancy, we provide comprehensive ecological surveys and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECOW) services to ensure your projects meet legal requirements, protect biodiversity, and contribute to a greener future.
Who We Are
Net Gain Ecology is a team of dedicated ecologists and conservationists committed to delivering practical solutions.
With over 10 years of experience across the UK, we specialise in supporting developers, local authorities, and private landowners to navigate ecological regulations while safeguarding natural habitats.
What We Do
We are a UK-based ecological consultancy specialising in delivering a wide range of ecological surveys to support planning applications, infrastructure projects, and land management schemes. Our core services include Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Protected Species Surveys, and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs). We regularly undertake bat emergence and activity surveys, great crested newt (GCN) surveys (including Habitat Suitability Index assessments and eDNA sampling), reptile surveys, badger surveys, and otter and water vole assessments. Our team also provides nesting bird checks, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and support with mitigation licensing. We work closely with planners, architects, developers, and homeowners to ensure all ecological constraints are identified early and addressed in line with current UK legislation and planning policy.