We used Naturally Wild for our bat surveys and were very impressed with their knowledge and approach . We have been involved with building projects including listed buildings for a great many years but this is the first time we have had to use any ecologists .

Graeme Skinner talked us through all the complicated jargon and dealt with the council ecologist  on our behalf . He did all the surveys including using a remote controlled camera survey. Our project was delayed because of a planning issue which meant that our  Euopean Protected Species Licece (bat licence) was delayed by a month but Graeme took it all in his stride and helped keep us calm when i was about to loose patience and then finally our licence was issued and the dawn swoop was organised .

The ecological team were on site at 5am giving our construction team a pep talk on how everything was to be handled. Graemes help on that day proved to be invaluable and the day went off without a hitch with Natutally Wild undertaking all necessary supervision and ensuring all work was completed on schedule.

I  have no hesitation to recommend the Naturally Wild team for anything connected with ecology

Julie Thexton Developer

Chloe Clark, Hunter Page Planning.

" The comments/feedback I have are all positive...I was very impressed with the service you provided.

You were very accommodating, you turned around the work incredibly quickly, well in advance of the deadline despite the short notice. The report was thorough and comprehensive.

I look forward to working with you again in the future."

 

Shaun Ackereley Director Parsec Consulting Engineers

" I have been very impressed with Graeme's approach to ecology particularly to ecology in relation to BREEAM and the successive award of ecology credits on complicated sites. I would thoroughly recommend Naturally Wild as Suitably Qualified Ecologists to tackle this kind of work. I have found them invaluable on the Nifco UK project for Wynyard Management Services. Their work is excellent, thorough and comprehensive."

Shaun Ackerley BEng(Hons) MCIBSE

Tom Langton, Director, Herpetofauna Consultants International Ltd.

"Naturally Wild Consultants have provided a range of ecological services for HCI since the 1990's in England, Scotland and Wales and have always provided a prompt and thorough service. The range of skills concerning herpetofauna, reflects their considerable field experience and lack of corner cutting seen in other consultancies. There is good communication on complex projects, good leadership and reporting and measured advice and recommendations. We thoroughly recommend NWC."

Dr Tony Phelps, Cape Reptile Institute, Oudtshoorn, South Africa

"I have known Graeme for quite a few years now and have accompanied him on a few herpetological outings.

In addition to being a good herpetologist Graeme can also be described as an all round naturalist in that he understands where various life forms fit into the scheme of things.

In other words he understands that there is more to life than reptiles.

Graeme is also an accomplished photographer, and like myself maintains a pictorial record of his activities.

Graeme is a dedicated person and I know that he will do well in his future work and I wish him well."

Chris Morgan, Henley on Thames

"I would like to thank you and your team for the efficient way that you dealt with the planning requirements for obtaining "European Protected Species Licences" in respect of Great Crested Newts and Bats for one of my developments.

As an experienced developer it is important to employ the necessary expertise to ensure what is complex legislation is dealt with both efficiently and in the most economical manner to ensure the overall profitability of the project."

Peter Millichip, Sir Bert Millichip Sports

"Naturally Wild Consultants has refreshing ability to deliver first class service at short notice and in a very user friendly way. How unusual it is to find an organization with a "can do" attitude instead of the more common place negativity and blinding of science.

Reports are rapid, to the point and understandable. Fees are very reasonable.

All in all a relief after very poor experiences with other ecological organisations."

David R Walton BSc (Hons), BArch (Hons)

"The long term relationship we have nurtured and developed with Naturally Wild Consultants has made a significant difference to the efficient and cost effective delivery of projects.

Naturally Wild Consultants are quick to mobilize and undertake the necessary ecological surveys in the context of compliance to strict legislation and habitat disturbance timeframe criteria, which is essential in supporting tight development release programmes.

They have a proven track record in completing essential ecological work for us involving surveying, mitigation and technical advice on general development master planning as well as execution of works.

Naturally Wild Consultants have been particularly efficient in obtaining development licences where protected species have been identified due to the unequivocal competence of the staff involved and an established long term working relationship with Natural England, and I would have no hesitation in recommending the engagement of this company in association with their specific field of expertise."

AJW

Naturally Wild Consultants provided concise and accurate information relating to both surveys and licence issues on our project. They have a no nonsense approach and also the ability to deal with complex issues at short notice. The final handover is always on time and on budget.