Welcome to Ecological Surveys Ltd.

You will find us a friendly, pragmatic and helpful bunch.

The Managing Director of Ecological Surveys Ltd: Paul Diamond, is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM), a Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association (MArborA) and an Associate of the Landscape Institute (ALI).

Paul holds Protected Species Licences for: Bats (Class 2) Dormice (Class 1), Great Crested Newts (Class 1) and Barn Owl (Class 1). Paul is also an Associate Member of the Landscape Institute.

Office Manager and Company Secretary: Phin Diamond – BACA (Hons) PGCE

Prior to joining Ecological Surveys Ltd, Phin was a Primary School teacher for over 20yrs and still enjoys going into schools to discuss biodiversity and engage children in our native wildlife. Phin is responsible for co-ordinating the workflow within Ecological Surveys Ltd. Phin holds a Class 2 Bat survey Licence.

Sarah Board – BSc (Hons), MSc, MCIEEM (Principal Ecologist) – provides advice on a whole range of ecological issues and is particularly knowledgeable on more complex areas such as BNG / HRA / AA / CEMP and LEMP

Tom Glover BSc (Hons), MSc (Senior Ecologist) holds a Natural England Survey licence for Bats at Level 2. Tom undertakes a wide range of Phase 1 and Phase II surveys.

James Roberts BSc (Hons), James has a background in Conservation and Land Management and holds a Natural England survey licence for Dormice.

Anna Martlew BSc (Hons), Anna has recently started with us and is already proving to be a great addition to the team. Anna holds a Natural England Dormouse licence.

Stef  Woo-Glover BSC (Hons), MSc undertakes a number of valuable roles including ecological surveying and report writing and is currently applying for her Bat Licence

Xanthippe (Xanny) Timbrell FdSc (Assistant Ecologist) previously with Natural England is a whiz at digital mapping

Georgia Watts MSci (Assistant Ecologist) has been assisting us for a year or so with Phase 2 surveys and report writing. Georgia has started guided fieldwork under Tom’s tutelage too.

Maddy James BSC (Hons) (Assistant Ecologist) has been assisting us for a year or so whilst completing her BSc at Exeter. Maddy helps with reports and has started guided field work under Sarah’s tutelage too.

Leon Diamond (19) is our trainee. As the son of Paul, he has been immersed in the natural world from his first steps and assists with various surveys and helps look after any wildlife we happen to have in care from time to time.

We also have a team of experienced self-employed ecological contractors, many of who have been with us for a number of years. We are proud that Tony Atkinson 2021 recipient of The Pete Guest Award – Awards – Bat Conservation Trust (bats.org.uk) and in 2024 awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthdays Honours for services to Wildlife and Ecology – regularly works with us.

Office support is provided by Vanessa Hunt (Administration Manager) and ably supported and trained by Anne Mannell and Mel Carmody.

Tracey Kerr is our in-house accounts / payroll support with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, Tracey assists with Phase two surveys too

All of our Ecologists, Arborists and Landscape Architects are qualified to at least degree level. Between us we hold protected species licences for bats, dormice, GCN, barn owl and white clawed cray fish and in addition to these species have significant experience with badgers, water voles and invasive species

Each year we issue many 100’s of reports to support planning applications and have successfully undertaken projects in the following Counties: Berkshire, Bristol, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Devon (All Councils), Dorset (All Councils), East Sussex, Gloucester (Several Councils), Hampshire (All Councils), Herefordshire, Isle of Wight, Leicestershire, Rutland, Somerset (All Councils), Surrey (Several Councils), West Sussex and Wiltshire.

Our website is intended to provide information on the considerations and procedures required to meet the Ecological / Arboricultural requirements of the planning process. However, individual planning authorities and often individuals within planning authorities can differ slightly as to what they expect a planning applicant to provide for validation purposes.

Therefore, no website can replace talking directly to us –

Office: 0800 888 6846 / MD Paul Diamond – Mobile: 07736 458609

We are more than happy to discuss any proposals that you might have, or talk through your Ecological or Arboricultural concerns and discuss your Landscape design needs/requirements.

If you would rather email us details, please do so: help@ecological-surveys-ltd.co.uk

So, whether you are an experienced Architect / Planning Consultant, a Developer, or a Home Owner looking to undertake a project of whatever size, talking to us at an early stage will cost you nothing, but might save you a lot.

We offer a full suite of Ecological Surveys and Arboricultural Surveys/Reports and can assist you with your Landscape Design needs too. Please click on the various links provided (above and below), to access the relevant information.