Durham Wildlife Services

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Durham Wildlife Services

Durham Wildlife Services (DWS) is the consultancy arm of Durham Wildlife Trust. The company prides itself on being able to support its clients to deliver successful and sustainable developments that fully meet the needs of wildlife. Due to an unparalleled knowledge of local species and habitats, the DWS team are ideally placed to meet all ecological consultancy needs.  From strategic ecological planning through to habitat and protected species survey and practical project delivery, DWS can provide all your ecological consultancy needs. All profits generated are used to support the ongoing conservation work of Durham Wildlife Trust, so your project can deliver benefits for people and wildlife across the region.

Who we are

DWS is a small team of professionally qualified, knowledgeable local ecologists, well experienced in carrying out a full range of habitat and protected species surveys within the North East. The team hold various protected species licences, allowing survey work to progress without delays. Expert knowledge of local habitats and protected species mean that the team can provide guidance on all ecological aspects of your project.

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Services Offered

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

A preliminary ecological appraisal or PEA is an initial survey which can be carried out on a site to identify potential ecological constraints, both habitats and species.

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Services Offered

Biodiversity Net Gain

Our Ecologists are well-trained with experience in assessing biodiversity baselines and completing net gain calculations. 

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Services Offered

Protected Species Surveys

DWS has extensive experience in survey, assessment, mitigation and habitat creation and management to benefit protected species, which ensures that your project is efficiently delivered with no impacts on wildlife.

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Services Offered

Other Work

A wide range of other services are offered by DWS and our ecologists are well versed in compiling various reports including Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments, and various Ecological Management and Monitoring Plans. To ensure your project is supported from start to finish, we also provide Ecological Clerk of Works and watching briefs where appropriate and when works are carried out under licence. Professional advice is provided throughout the project to ensure the best outcome for you and your project.

Get in touch

Email: info@dwsecology.co.uk

Phone: 01388 488885