jh ecology is a specialist ecological consultancy which provides a full service of survey, assessment and mitigation advice for species protected by UK and European wildlife legislation including: badger, bats, dormouse, great crested newt, otter, reptiles, water vole and white-clawed crayfish. We also undertake habitat and botanical surveys including the standard ‘Extended Phase 1 habitat survey’, as well as hedgerow and Phase 2 botanical surveys (i.e. National Vegetation Classification (NVC). jh ecology is widely experienced in assessing habitats and their conservation value and is able to provide the following services: • Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) • Preliminary Ecological Appraisal • Advice on mitigation and compensation measures • Monitoring species and habitats. • Advising on habitat creation and compensation schemes. • Producing site, species and habitat Management plans. • BREEAM assessments / Code for Sustainable Homes (Ecology & Land Use). • Guidance on invasive plant species (such as Japanese knotweed).