We’re fully accredited, licenced and insured. Our experienced ecologists are full members of CIEEM, licenced by Natural England and are covered by comprehensive insurances.
There’s a good chance that you were directed to us by your land agent. That’s because our ecology consultancy is recommended by architects, consultants and developers across the UK.
At WildGain, we help farmers, landowners and rural businesses turn ecological requirements into practical opportunities for their land. We provide straightforward ecological consultancy for farm diversification, Biodiversity Net Gain, protected species legislation and long-term habitat management across the UK.
We understand that ecology can feel complicated, especially when it affects planning applications, farm improvements, rural diversification projects or the future use of your land. Our role is to make the process clear, compliant and commercially useful, helping you make informed decisions without unnecessary delays or confusion.
WildGain specialises in rural ecological consultancy, including BNG habitat bank creation, protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, biodiversity management plans, habitat enhancement strategies, grant and funding guidance, and ecological support for planning applications.
Whether you are looking to create a Biodiversity Net Gain habitat bank, improve your land for wildlife, meet protected species legislation, support a planning application or explore biodiversity grants, we provide practical advice that works for real farms, estates and rural enterprises.
Our mission is to help progressive farmers and landowners unlock new income streams, meet ecological and planning requirements, and deliver measurable gains for nature. We combine technical ecological expertise with a practical understanding of land management, farming pressures and rural business needs.
Unlike traditional ecological consultancies, WildGain focuses specifically on the rural sector. We know that every field, hedgerow, pond, woodland, grassland and farm building has its own opportunities and constraints. That is why our advice is tailored, realistic and designed to support both your business and the natural environment.
From building BNG habitat banks and preparing management plans to navigating protected species surveys, biodiversity grants and long-term ecological compliance, WildGain guides you through every stage with clarity, honesty and technical excellence.
At WildGain, we do not just help you meet ecological rules. We help you make nature recovery work for your land, your business and your future.
WildGain provides practical ecological advice for farmers, landowners and rural enterprises, covering everything from everyday ecological compliance to specialist support with Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat banks, protected species, biodiversity grants and long-term land management.
Our advice is clear, independent and grounded in real-world rural land use. We take a flexible, experience-led approach, combining ecological science with practical farming and estate knowledge to deliver measurable results for your land, your business and nature.
WildGain helps farmers, landowners and estates create Biodiversity Net Gain habitat banks that work for both nature and rural business. We identify land with strong ecological potential and advise on how it can be enhanced, managed and registered to generate long-term BNG unit opportunities.
From initial habitat assessments and BNG feasibility advice through to habitat design, management planning and monitoring, we make habitat bank creation clear, practical and commercially realistic. Our approach is designed to help landowners unlock new income streams while delivering measurable biodiversity gains across the UK countryside.
Our ecological consultancy services support farmers, landowners, developers and rural enterprises with clear, practical advice for planning, land management and environmental compliance. Whether you need a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, BNG assessment, protected species advice or habitat enhancement strategy, WildGain provides straightforward guidance from experienced ecologists.
We understand that ecology can feel complicated, especially when it affects planning applications, farm diversification or future land use. Our role is to simplify the process, identify ecological constraints early and provide solutions that help your project move forward with confidence.
WildGain provides protected species surveys and advice for rural sites, farm buildings, development land and habitat creation projects. Our ecologists can assess potential impacts on bats, great crested newts, badgers, nesting birds, reptiles and other protected species where planning, land management or development works are proposed.
We help landowners understand what surveys are needed, when they should be completed and how protected species legislation applies to their project. Where mitigation or licensing is required, we provide proportionate, practical solutions that protect wildlife while reducing unnecessary delays.
WildGain prepares clear habitat management and monitoring plans for Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat banks, planning conditions and long-term ecological management. These plans set out how habitats will be created, enhanced, maintained and monitored over time to ensure they deliver the required biodiversity outcomes.
Our management plans are written to be practical for real land management, not just planning paperwork. We provide clear actions, timings and monitoring requirements for grassland, hedgerows, woodland, ponds, scrub and other habitats, helping landowners stay compliant while improving biodiversity value.
WildGain provides practical, on-the-ground environmental management for habitat banks, farms, estates and rural landholdings. We help deliver the physical works needed to create, enhance and maintain habitats, including grassland cutting regimes, scrub control, hedgerow management, tree planting, woodland management, pond creation, habitat establishment and selective tree felling where required.
Our support does not stop once the work is complete. We also provide ecological monitoring to check that habitats are establishing correctly and that management is being delivered in line with planning conditions, BNG requirements, Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans, or other compliance obligations. This ensures your land remains both ecologically valuable and legally compliant over the long term.
WildGain helps farmers, landowners and estates develop business plans for creating Biodiversity Net Gain habitat banks. We assess the ecological and commercial potential of your land, identify suitable habitat creation opportunities and set out the steps needed to turn underused or lower-performing land into a long-term biodiversity asset.
Our BNG habitat bank business plans can include baseline habitat opportunities, likely enhancement options, delivery requirements, management responsibilities, monitoring needs, potential routes to market and key risks. This gives landowners a clear, practical plan for deciding whether a habitat bank is viable before committing time, land or investment.
WildGain helps landowners, habitat banks and rural environmental projects promote their Biodiversity Net Gain opportunities clearly and professionally. We create credible marketing material that explains the ecological value of your land, the type of habitat units available and the benefits for developers seeking off-site BNG solutions.
We also support BNG habitat unit sales through our habitat bank marketplace, helping connect landowners with developers, planning consultants and other buyers looking for suitable biodiversity units. From buyer-facing project summaries and website copy to marketplace promotion and sales support, WildGain helps turn habitat creation into a visible, trusted and commercially viable opportunity.
WildGain provides planning advice and consultancy for landowners, farmers, developers and rural businesses looking to bring forward land-based projects, habitat banks, diversification schemes or development proposals. Working in collaboration with our trusted planning partners, LB Planning, we help clients understand planning requirements, ecological constraints and the best route forward for their site.
Our support can include early-stage planning advice, feasibility input, planning strategy, ecology and BNG coordination, condition discharge support and liaison with specialist consultants where required. By combining ecological expertise with professional planning advice, WildGain helps clients progress projects with greater confidence, clarity and compliance.
WildGain helps farmers, landowners and rural businesses identify grant funding opportunities linked to biodiversity, habitat creation, woodland planting, hedgerow restoration, water quality, nature recovery and wider environmental land management. We provide practical advice on which funding routes may be suitable for your land and how they could support your wider business or habitat bank plans.
Our grant advice is designed to help you make informed decisions before committing to a scheme. We can review your landholding, identify ecological opportunities, advise on potential funding options and help shape projects that are realistic, deliverable and aligned with long-term land management goals.
