Marches Ecology was established in May 2006 by Max Ellson and Tom Knight.  We are based in north east Wales and provide ecological consultancy services to both the private and public sectors.  The company benefits from the ecological skills, broad knowledge and extensive consultancy experience of both partners.  Marches Ecology also retains a number of external associate ecologists who are able to provide specialist expertise and facilities in key areas.

Our ethos is to provide robust ecological data and advice, combined with a flexible cost-effective structure.  Development of proactive working relationships with clients enables a highly responsive, practical and solutions-orientated approach to all commissions.  We believe that an in-depth understanding of client requirements is central to realisation of both company and project aims.  Furthermore efficient project planning and management combined with an innovative approach where necessary is the cornerstone of successful product delivery to the highest standard. 

Our areas of expertise include:

• Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA).
• Environmental Impact Assessment (Ecology).
• Botanical/ habitat survey and assessment (Phase I and Extended Phase I Habitat Survey, Hedgerow Survey, River Corridor Survey, National Vegetation Classification - NVC).
• Protected species surveys (e.g. Great Crested Newt, Water Vole, Badger, Dormouse, Otter, bats, reptiles and birds).
• Biodiversity assessments.
• Licensing and mitigation for protected species (e.g. licence applications and implementation).
• Conservation Management Plans.