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Considered to be the capital of the West Country and uniquely situated at the mouth of the Severn Estuary, the city centre port of Bristol was a pivotal location in England’s maritime history. Now Bristol is a popular tourist destination and has twice been named the best city to live in by The Sunday Times. West Country Ecology operates locally in the Bristol area, conducting bat surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and other ecological surveys in order to help clients gain planning permission for their projects. Speak to a member of our team today to see how we can help.

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All species of British bats and their roosts are protected by law with legislation in place to safeguard their conservation status and ensure their future survival. Due to the nature of their roosting habits bats can be drawn in to contact with human develop and infrastructure. This means a proven and expert approach is required to intervene, thus allowing you to lawfully proceed with your project.

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West Country Ecology prides itself on our ability to do this work whilst remaining sympathetic to the needs of our clients and the cost or time constraints of their projects. Every aspect of bat work is covered by our licensed team, including:

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• Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRA’s)

• Nocturnal Surveys (dusk emergence surveys & dawn re-entry surveys)

• Transect Surveys

• Swift and concise report writing

• European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) applications

• Mitigation plans (when required)

• Supervision of demolition or renovation

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Based in Calne, Wiltshire in the south west of England, we are a local ecological ecological consultancy providing bat surveys in Bristol, Chippenham, Bath, Devizes, Malmesbury, Trowbridge and surrounding areas.