Ecological Services and Protected Species Surveys in Cheshire, Staffordshire and across the UK
Ardea Ecology is an independent Ecological Consultancy operated by Jonathan Ayres; an experienced consultant ecologist and nature photographer based in Cheshire. The practice draws on years of professional experience working for large multi-disciplinary consultancies, in the UK and Australia and within local council planning teams advising on ecological matters. My aim is to provide a pragmatic 'can do' approach to consultancy and to deliver innovative solutions to clients. Jonathan is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and has many years of experience in ecological consultancy and local authority planning and ecology, having worked across the UK and Australia for large multi-disciplinary consultancies, on a range of projects and as an ecologist for a local planning authority. Ardea Ecology is one of the first consultancies to become a CIEEM Registered Practice.
As an ecologist and wildlife surveyor I can provide a range of professional ecological services and advice, including surveys for a range of species and habitats across the UK and I hold personal survey licences for bats, barn owls and great crested newts.
Previous project experience includes major road projects, barn conversions, culverts and bridge works, coal mine planning and surveying, quarrying, housing schemes and renewable energy projects such as solar and wind. As well as surveys for protected species and habitats in support of planning proposals, I can also provide advice on species and habitat management work, biodiversity net gains and provide ecological clerk of works to support on site development and construction works. Typical surveys to support planning applications include phase 1 habitat survey, preliminary ecological appraisal and protected species surveys; following planning approval I can provide reports to inform habitat creation, management and restoration as well as ongoing monitoring of mitigation or enhancement work and licensing.
Dingy skipper
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CIEEM Registered Practice
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Great crested newt
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Photography
I can also provide photographic images covering a range of subjects, predominantly press, wildlife, stock and landscape photography. These works can be purchased directly through the Contact Us form or via agencies such as Alamy. As a freelance photographer I have sold images worldwide to a range of clients from press, stock agencies to newspapers magazines and websites. If you would like to enquire about an image or photographic service please use the Contact us form.
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