Ecological Consultant Kerry
Expert ecological and environmental assessments for planning applications in Kerry. CIEEM Registered Practice with fast turnaround.
Ecological Assessments in Kerry
Kerry contains some of Ireland's most pristine natural habitats. Killarney National Park protects ancient oak woodland, blanket bog, and upland heath. The Iveragh and Dingle peninsulas support machair, coastal heath, and sea cliff habitats. The county's river systems — Laune, Maine, Caragh, and Inny — support important freshwater habitats.
Natura 2000 Sites in Kerry
Key Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Kerry include Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC, Castlemaine Harbour SAC, Tralee Bay and Magharees Peninsula SAC, and Kenmare River SAC.
Special Protection Areas (SPAs) include Iveragh Peninsula SPA, Dingle Peninsula SPA, Tralee Bay Complex SPA, Castlemaine Harbour SPA, and Kerry Head SPA.
Protected Species
Kerry is a stronghold for Lesser Horseshoe Bat, with nationally important roost sites. Natterjack Toad, Ireland's only native amphibian, is found exclusively in Kerry and west Limerick. Red Deer, Killarney Fern, and Kerry Slug are species of particular conservation concern in the county.
Services in Kerry
AA Screening is required for virtually all development in Kerry given the density of Natura 2000 sites. Lesser Horseshoe Bat surveys are a specialist and frequent requirement. NIS is commonly needed for tourism, residential, and agricultural developments.
AA Screening
Stage I screening for developments near SACs and SPAs in Kerry.
Learn more →Natura Impact Statement
Stage II assessment with mitigation measures for Kerry planning applications.
Learn more →Bat Surveys
Preliminary roost assessments and emergence surveys across Kerry.
Learn more →Ecological Impact Assessment
Comprehensive EcIA for larger developments in Kerry.
Learn more →Badger Surveys
Sett surveys and impact assessment for Kerry planning applications.
Learn more →Habitat Surveys
Fossitt habitat mapping and ecological baseline assessment in Kerry.
Learn more →Need a Flood Risk Assessment in Kerry?
We also provide Stage 1, 2 & 3 Flood Risk Assessments for planning through our dedicated service. Proper OPW methodology with fast turnaround.
Visit floodriskreport.ie →Working with Kerry County Council
We have extensive experience preparing ecological reports for Kerry County Council. Our reports are thorough, clearly structured, and address the specific requirements of local planning officers. We regularly handle Further Information responses within tight timeframes.
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