Ecus will be rebranded as Cura Terrae on the 6th January 2025.

Habitats

Understand how businesses and organisations can balance conserving nature with progressing projects

The UK nature is still seriously declining across the UK, a country that is already one of the most nature-depleted in the world. The data show that since 1970 UK species have declined by about 19% on average, and nearly 1 in 6 species (16.1%) are now threatened with extinction. Businesses and organisations must balance conserving nature, progressing projects, and delivering on efficiency and quality. See insights from our experienced environmental professionals here and read our case studies to better understand who can benefit from habitats services.

Our clients consist of some of the largest private and public companies within these sectors, demonstrating our ability to provide an applied and tailored professional service. See examples of our strong technical experience working trackside for Network Rail, as well as supporting property developers such as Keepmoat Homes, in their habitat management and mitigation measures.

We’ve drawn from our experience to provide insights into habitat creation and management. 

News & insights

Artificial grass – a convenient replacement or ecological disaster?

There’s no doubt about it – the popularity of artificial grass has taken the UK by storm over the last few years.

Andy Ainsworth Practice Area Lead, Green Infrastructure

Ecus works with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to create a nature-friendly ford

Ecus’s Habitats Team designed and constructed a nature-friendly ford at Woodside Farm, Derbyshire.

Iain Weston Head of Habitats

Moorland fires – wildlife devastation

As moorland fires become increasingly common, our Senior Ecologist, Natasha Firth blogs about how they devastate wildlife and how we can work to prevent them.

Andy Ainsworth Practice Area Lead, Green Infrastructure

No Mow May: The surprising benefits of leaving your lawn alone

Would you like to reinvigorate your garden, see new species, and give nature a boost? All you have to do is…

Andy Ainsworth Practice Area Lead, Green Infrastructure

Endangered Water Voles Given New Sanctuary

Ecus has joined forces with Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) to provide a new home for more than 20 water voles.

Andy Ainsworth Practice Area Lead, Green Infrastructure

Habitat services

Our ecology and environmental management teams provide complete habitat creation and management packages for your projects: 

  • Habitat restoration and management 
  • Invasive species advice and management 
  • Invasive, non-native species surveys and advice 

“With major pressures on land use across England, nature-based solutions must be a major part in our response to protect these essentials whilst rebuilding our natural world.” – The Environment Agency.  

Habitat projects

Working with Network Rail on Barmouth Viaduct rejuvenation

Ecus played a key part in the early stages of the planning and environmental assessment for the works on the Barmouth viaduct, which spans the Afon Mawddach estuary, Gwynedd, North Wales.

Contact our experts

Contact our team for expert assistance with all your habitat management needs. We’re here to answer any questions and provide solutions tailored to your requirements.