Samsara Ecology provides expert survey and assessment of UK protected and notable species and habitats, supporting planning, development, and conservation management. See below for details on our specialist services.

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

A PEA is the initial survey carried out to determine the baseline ecology of a site and identify the ecological constraints and/or opportunities for habitats and species. Samsara Ecology will undertake a survey visit to identify potential ecological constraints and opportunities, ensuring compliance with planning policies and legislation. The report includes habitat surveys, preliminary habitat suitability for species assessments, and recommendations for further surveys if necessary.

 

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is carried out to assess the impact on ecological features identified during the PEA. It is a desk-based assessment which collates all the data collected from further surveys which have been completed at the site following the recommendations given in the PEA. For sites in which no ecological constraints are identified, the PEA can be written as an EcIA in accordance with best practice guidelines.

 

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Survey and Assessment

A BNG survey and assessment is a mandatory requirement for all planning applications affecting more than 25 m2 of vegetated habitat or more than 5m of hedgerow in England. Samsara Ecology will undertake a walkover survey to map habitats and conduct condition assessments, and complete the assessment in the statutory metric. A report will also be produced that details the methods used, a description of the baseline and proposed landscaping and a summary of the assessment and results from the metric.

 

Bat Surveys

Bat surveys are required to assess any potential impacts to bats and their habitats in accordance with the legislation protecting them. A variety of survey techniques are applied to establish the presence or likely absence of bats within a site in order to prevent an offence being committed by the activities of a proposed scheme. Techniques include:

 

• Preliminary Roost and habitat Appraisals (PRA)

• Presence/Absence Surveys

• Activity surveys

• Hibernation Surveys

 

Samsara Ecology can undertake PRAs and any further surveys required following this assessment.

 

 

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Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

A PEA is the initial survey carried out to determine the baseline ecology of a site and identify the ecological constraints and/or opportunities for habitats and species. Samsara Ecology will undertake a survey visit to identify potential ecological constraints and opportunities, ensuring compliance with planning policies and legislation. The report includes habitat surveys, preliminary habitat suitability for species assessments, and recommendations for further surveys if necessary.

 

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is carried out to assess the impact on ecological features identified during the PEA. It is a desk-based assessment which collates all the data collected from further surveys which have been completed at the site following the recommendations given in the PEA. For sites in which no ecological constraints are identified, the PEA can be written as an EcIA in accordance with best practice guidelines.

 

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Survey and Assessment

A BNG survey and assessment is a mandatory requirement for all planning applications affecting more than 25 m2 of vegetated habitat or more than 5m of hedgerow in England. Samsara Ecology will undertake a walkover survey to map habitats and conduct condition assessments, and complete the assessment in the statutory metric. A report will also be produced that details the methods used, a description of the baseline and proposed landscaping and a summary of the assessment and results from the metric.

 

Bat Surveys

Bat surveys are required to assess any potential impacts to bats and their habitats in accordance with the legislation protecting them. A variety of survey techniques are applied to establish the presence or likely absence of bats within a site in order to prevent an offence being committed by the activities of a proposed scheme. Techniques include:

 

• Preliminary Roost and habitat Appraisals (PRA)

• Presence/Absence Surveys

• Activity surveys

• Hibernation Surveys

 

Samsara Ecology can undertake PRAs and any further surveys required following this assessment.

 

 

Ecological Services

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

A PEA is the initial survey carried out to determine the baseline ecology of a site and identify the ecological constraints and/or opportunities for habitats and species. Samsara Ecology will undertake a survey visit to identify potential ecological constraints and opportunities, ensuring compliance with planning policies and legislation. The report includes habitat surveys, preliminary habitat suitability for species assessments, and recommendations for further surveys if necessary.

 

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is carried out to assess the impact on ecological features identified during the PEA. It is a desk-based assessment which collates all the data collected from further surveys which have been completed at the site following the recommendations given in the PEA. For sites in which no ecological constraints are identified, the PEA can be written as an EcIA in accordance with best practice guidelines.

 

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Survey and Assessment

A BNG survey and assessment is a mandatory requirement for all planning applications affecting more than 25 m2 of vegetated habitat or more than 5m of hedgerow in England. Samsara Ecology will undertake a walkover survey to map habitats and conduct condition assessments, and complete the assessment in the statutory metric. A report will also be produced that details the methods used, a description of the baseline and proposed landscaping and a summary of the assessment and results from the metric.

 

Bat Surveys

Bat surveys are required to assess any potential impacts to bats and their habitats in accordance with the legislation protecting them. A variety of survey techniques are applied to establish the presence or likely absence of bats within a site in order to prevent an offence being committed by the activities of a proposed scheme. Techniques include:

 

• Preliminary Roost and habitat Appraisals (PRA)

• Presence/Absence Surveys

• Activity surveys

• Hibernation Surveys

 

Samsara Ecology can undertake PRAs and any further surveys required following this assessment.

 

 

Ecological Services

Samsara Ecology provides expert survey and assessment of UK protected and notable species and habitats, supporting planning, development, and conservation management. See below for details on our specialist services.