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Ecological Consultant Wexford

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

Ecological Assessments in Wexford

Wexford is one of Ireland's most important counties for birds. The Wexford Slobs are internationally renowned for wintering Greenland White-fronted Geese. The county's extensive coastline supports diverse dune, lagoon, and estuarine habitats. The Slaney river system is one of Ireland's premier salmon rivers. Lady's Island and Tacumshin Lakes are coastal lagoons of European importance.

Natura 2000 Sites in Wexford

Key Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Wexford include Slaney River Valley SAC, Raven Point Nature Reserve SAC, Saltee Islands SAC, Tacumshin Lake SAC, and Screen Hills SAC.

Special Protection Areas (SPAs) include Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA, The Raven SPA, Lady's Island Lake SPA, Tacumshin Lake SPA, Saltee Islands SPA, and Bannow Bay SPA.

Protected Species

Wexford Slobs support the majority of the world's Greenland White-fronted Goose population. The Saltee Islands are Ireland's largest gannet colony. Lady's Island Lake hosts important tern colonies. The Slaney supports Salmon, Lamprey, and Otter. Badger populations are widespread.

Planning in Wexford: Wexford County Council takes ecological requirements seriously given the county's exceptional ornithological importance. Thorough ecological assessment is standard for planning applications.

Services in Wexford

AA Screening is required for most developments given the extensive network of coastal SPAs and the Slaney SAC. NIS is commonly needed for developments near coastal lagoons and estuaries. Bird surveys may be required for sites near SPAs.

Need a Flood Risk Assessment in Wexford?

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 Wexford County Council

We have extensive experience preparing ecological reports for Wexford 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 Wexford? We regularly turn around Further Information responses within tight timeframes. Call us directly on 089 499 1181.

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