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Ecological Consultant Meath

Expert ecological and environmental assessments for planning applications in Meath. CIEEM Registered Practice with fast turnaround.

Ecological Assessments in Meath

The Boyne Valley is Meath's ecological centrepiece, supporting important riparian and woodland habitats. The county's agricultural landscape retains significant hedgerow networks. Coastal habitats along the short coastline support estuarine bird populations. Remaining bogs in the west of the county have conservation importance.

Natura 2000 Sites in Meath

Key Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Meath include River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC, Rye Water Valley/Carton SAC, Killyconny Bog SAC, and Mount Hevey Bog SAC.

Special Protection Areas (SPAs) include Boyne Estuary SPA, River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA, and Lough Sheelin SPA.

Protected Species

The Boyne and Blackwater support Atlantic Salmon, Lamprey, and Otter. The Boyne Estuary is important for wintering waders. Badger populations are widespread. Bat species are commonly found in older buildings and along river corridors.

Planning in Meath: Meath County Council, as another commuter-belt county experiencing significant growth, consistently requires ecological documentation. The Boyne catchment SAC influences requirements across a large proportion of the county.

Services in Meath

AA Screening is needed for most developments due to the extensive River Boyne and Blackwater SAC catchment covering much of the county. Bat and badger surveys are common requirements for residential development. EcIA is required for larger schemes.

Need a Flood Risk Assessment in Meath?

We also provide Stage 1, 2 & 3 Flood Risk Assessments for planning through our dedicated service. Proper OPW methodology with fast turnaround.

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Working with Meath County Council

We have extensive experience preparing ecological reports for Meath 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.

Facing an FI deadline in Meath? We regularly turn around Further Information responses within tight timeframes. Call us directly on 089 499 1181.

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