Specialist services in Biodiversity and Conservation
At Helmrig Ltd, we offer ecological and biodiversity support for development schemes.
We believe that there are things we all need to be doing to help overcome future biodiversity challenges across all types of developments. We work collaboratively with our clients to examine their land bank and assess suitable opportunities for conservation and environmental plans within a project.
We aim to avoid “clumsy” solutions to any ecological planning concerns, offering positive solutions for planners and developers. With over 40 years of experience we work across a range of settings, including local authorities and housing associations, so why wait? Get in touch to talk to us about your project now.
Biodiversity specialists that work with your needs in mind
At Helmrig we will work with you and your project, proposing and implementing landscaping and tree works to enhance biodiversity and habitats within a development scheme. We can provide solutions to maintain an existing biodiverse area. Thanks to our portfolio of businesses we are able to provide a wide range of services to assess, design, deliver and maintain your project’s biodiversity requirements, including:
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Ecological surveys including nesting bird, bat and newt surveys
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Soft landscaping including woodland creation, native planting schemes and public open spaces
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Dangerous and hazardous tree assessments
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Risk assessments
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Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed and other invasive species identification, surveys, eradication and management plans (including Insurance-backed Guarantees on completion) in compliance with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
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Root protection zones
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Supply and implementation of specialist geo-membrane root barriers
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Site clearance including felling, stump removal, pruning and large dismantles
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Contract tree services including stump grinding, tree removal and land clearance
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Contract landscaping services including turfing, seeding, green screen provision, banking construction, footpath construction and minor drainage works
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Site, newt and silt fencing
We are trusted specialist when it comes to the identification and removal of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive species. Find out more about their identification using the links below.
How can we support with the new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) planning requirements?
With the implementation of the new government legislation on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) planning requirement we can support you by:
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Assessing land holdings for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) feasibility
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Undertaking BNG baseline surveys
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Arranging the relevant certification and covenants to allow a project to support BNG requirements for planning applications.
Why not get in touch with our specialist team to find out more today? We have over 40 years of industry experience and are the go-to leaders within the North West area for landscaping, tree works, invasive weed services and biodiversity or conservation projects.
