Groundco provide Ecological Services. We work with certified ecological consultants, arboriculturists and ecologists. Groundco are based in Godalming, Surrey and covers all nearby areas.

Groundco cover the South East. We undertake hand scrub clearance for ecology surveys and site evaluations for a range of protected species and specialise in surveying for reptiles, rare birds, and Bats.

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Groundco Ecological Services has a broad client base, ranging from homeowners, architects, small/medium-sized developers, planning & ecological consultancies, local authorities, the Environment Agency, the Forestry Commission, and the National Trust to large engineering and construction firms.

Hand scrub clearance for ecology, carried out after an ecology survey has been carried out to preserve the habitat and resident reptiles are relocated to an area that will encourage breeding and an increase of the species in a safe habitat

Our scope of work includes large infrastructure schemes such as roads, wind farms, urban expansion, and new town developments, as well as localised alterations to domestic dwellings and farm buildings. We provide training in all aspects of bat survey techniques, including training other consultants for survey licences.

Specialists in Bats, Dormouse, Great crested newt, Sand lizard, Smooth snake & Lizard, Barn owl

 

THE LAW REGARDING BATS

In Britain, all bat species and their roosts are legally protected by both domestic and European legislation. This means that under Regulation 43 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) you may be committing a criminal offence to disturb, destroy an bat or its habitat. see; https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/bats-and-the-law

THE LAW REGARDING REPTILES IN THE UK

All native UK reptiles (Adder, grass snake, smooth snake, sand lizard, common lizard and slow worm) are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), making it illegal to intentionally kill or injure a common reptile.