Native woodlands are one of Irelands rarest habitats and are essential to habitat restoration, rewilding, ecological management and forestry

Union Wood, Co. Sligo

“Bailíonn brobh beart”

- A little Gathers to a Lot

Habitat restoration provides for gardens, communities and wildlife creating space through best practice and practical steps

Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara), Ballycotton, Co. Cork

Individuals

Most people in Ireland have some type of space that can be enhanced for biodiversity, often there is biodiversity already present we’re not aware of! The benefits of encountering nature daily are well documented, think of the last time you were in a park or by the sea. We can bring this experience into any space, even one as small as a windowsill.

We are particularly interested in gardens, traditional gardening is a beloved past-time by many including myself, however I have received the most satisfaction from curating a native space and watching the evolution over time as species I never thought would show up become abundant.

Our techniques include using native plants which require less water and maintenance as well as using natural methods to enhance the soil for sustained vitality. We also focus on water conservation methods such as rain gardens and efficient irrigation systems helping you maintain a beautiful garden while reducing, or rather, increasing your ecological footprint.

Community Support

In nearly 10 years in the field of ecology, I’ve found the most important work is driven from the ground up, people taking the initiative and working together to create a better space. We have a track record with local groups and communities to help bring biodiversity to all walks. We work closely with charities, NGO’s, schools, and community groups such as Tidy Towns, to discuss and design a plan that works for them. We can assist local communities with biodiversity monitoring or even helping them to access funding and grants.

We are particularly interested in taking forward rewilding and biodiversity projects close to urban areas to bring nature to those people who may not normally have access to it; housing estates, campuses, commercial hubs. We always aim to include educational facilities recreation spaces, etc., within our projects to teach future generations about the importance of our sites for helping to reverse climate change and biodiversity loss.

We also endeavour to include the community as much as is practical, be that planting trees or building nest boxes, the project is after all for the community, by the community.

We firmly believe implementing biodiversity and nature measures are not restricted by financials. We have reduced rates for charities and community groups, and are happy to organise funding and resource where needed.

Biodiversity aims to create a range of habitats for a range of species with ecological expertise and collaboration

Willow scrub at dawn, Co. Roscommon

Farming for biodiversity benefits farmers and society by restoring habitats and creating resillient systems for future generations

Barley field, Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway

Agroecology

In recent years the integration of agricultural practice and ecological consideration have become increasingly integral to the industry. This importance is only going to become more so in the next decade. The benefits of farming for biodiversity are well documented, including soil health, flood resilience, increased productivity and lowered costs.

There are several ways we work with farmers to get the most from their land.

We can provide support on planning applications where you need Ecologist sign-off, that is breaking ground or carrying out construction on your land where European protected sites SPA/SAC’s may be affected.

We are increasingly contacted by farmers that wish to turn some, if not all, of their land back to nature. Our aim is always to work with landowners to design a management plan that works best for you. We will never push a vision on you, rather we work with you to create a plan that meets your needs, budgets, and objectives. Where possible we always encourage collaboration with neighbouring farms when developing a management plan as the benefits of these plans corelate with scale, the bigger the better for all involved.

Depending on the nature of your farm, we will also research any grants, subsidies, or additional funding that may benefit the management plan.

Sustainability and ESG

There has been a growing emphasis on the role of big business in reversing climate change and biodiversity loss, but we encourage businesses of all sizes to introduce biodiversity positive actions. Good environmental performance is likely to be a key business differentiator in the future, with increasing responsibility in ESG and biodiversity net gain, and we work with our clients to develop strategy and best practice to future-proof their business

We specialise in assessments and recommendation, where we look at all aspects of your business and indicate where and how to make improvements. Some examples of where we may offer recommendations:

  • Property / premises - can habitats be integrated into the premises?

  • Grounds and landscape - how can these be managed for nature?

  • Supply chains - where do your goods and products come from? How are they produced? Will they continue to be sustainable and reliable into the future?

For businesses keen to demonstrate their commitment to reversing habitat and biodiversity loss, we can restore a habitat on your behalf. We can source, plan, and manage this habitat in collaboration with your business to help build a legacy where on-site restoration may not be feasible.

Biodiversity in sustainability and ESG is an important part of enhancing biodiversity and rewilding efforts, providing benefits across the board for people, place, business, pollinators and wildlife

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae), Co. Cork

Biodiverse landscaping measures have numerous ecological and social benefits, from improved wellbeing, productivity, cost-saving and visually appeal

Linnet (Linaria cannabina), Cape Clear, Co. Cork

Biodiverse Land Managment

There are plenty of non-agricultural landowners in Ireland that can benefit massively from integrating biodiversity into their land management strategies. I think of parks, playgrounds, golf courses, housing estates, private gardens, hotels; all traditionally intensively managed spaces where there is potential for diverse grasslands, woodland, ponds and scrub.

The benefits of a biodiverse space versus a traditionally managed one are well documented, including habitat improvement, health benefits, and potential for significant cost savings of up to 60%.

We work with our clients to design a management plan that meets their needs. We can design, implement and continually manage these spaces on your behalf or train groundkeepers in Eco-Stewardship. We can also carry out continuous monitoring and reporting that will not only demonstrate your progress, but also aid in marketing strategies and future-proof your ESG reporting.

Falls on Owenmore River, Co. Sligo

Investment in Nature

Private investment into biodiversity and climate services in Ireland is a new and emerging field, and we are working to develop a service which benefits the land, the community and the investor.

If you are a private investor keen to leave a lasting legacy, we could restore land you already own or purchase a new area of land for the purpose of restoration. We would use our expertise in ecology to identify a site and design a management plan that would maximise the environmental benefits and potential for natural capital gain.

If you are interested to explore the potential impacts of your investment please contact us and we would be happy to discuss your legacy plans.