Styles Ecology Ltd.

Excellence in Ecology

Styles Ecology Ltd is a unique business based in Liverpool and operating nationally that specialises in botanical plus habitat survey and assessment, licensing, and habitat restoration. Directed by Joshua Styles MSc AMRSB MCIEEM, we offer expert services including UKHab, NVC surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and more. Our tenacity and commitment to environmental and industry standards ensures that we deliver high-quality, tailored solutions to meet your specific ecological needs.

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Your Go-To for Botanical and Habitats Expertise

Drawing on a life-long interest in plants and over 9 years as a multiple award-winning ecologist, Josh Styles MSc AMRSB MCIEEM established Styles Ecology Ltd in 2023. Styles Ecology Ltd strives to offer a broad spectrum of quality and competitively priced services, from habitat and botanical survey to Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain, training and events bookings.

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Josh from Styles Ecology transformed our project with his sustainable expertise and deep ecological knowledge. He was professional, passionate, and attentive to our needs. Thanks to Josh, we achieved a beautiful and environmentally friendly outcome. We couldn’t be happier!

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Excellence in Ecology

Styles Ecology Ltd was founded in 2023 by Josh Styles MSc AMRSB MCIEEM, a multiple award-winning ecologist with over nine years of experience. Rooted in a passion for plants and the natural world, our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality ecological consultancy services that blend scientific rigour with practical expertise with special focus on plants and habitats. Guided by our mission and vision, we strive to enhance biodiversity, restore habitats, and support our clients in achieving their environmental goals while upholding the highest standards of sustainability and integrity.

Vision

Our vision is to be a leading force in ecological consultancy, recognised for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and specialist knowledge. We aim to set new standards in the industry by continuously expanding our expertise, driving positive environmental change, and empowering the next generation of ecologists through education and training.

Lead the industry in ecological consultancy and environmental stewardship.
Innovate and set new benchmarks in ecological practices and solutions.
Inspire and train future ecologists to contribute to a sustainable world.

Mission

At Styles Ecology Ltd, our mission is to deliver outstanding services by combining scientific rigour with practical expertise. We are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity, habitat restoration, and mitigating ecological risks. Through collaboration and integrity, we work closely with our clients to achieve their objectives while ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximising long-term biodiversity gains.

Deliver high-quality, scientifically-driven ecological consultancy services.
Foster collaboration and integrity in all client relationships.
Prioritise environmental sustainability and biodiversity enhancement in every project.

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UKHab Habitat Classification

The UK Habitat Classification System (UKHab) is a hierarchical approach to classifying terrestrial habitats which may be found across the UK. It is most frequently used to support baseline assessments of habitats, including baseline Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.

Our Director is familiar with all major UK terrestrial habitat types, including cryptic habitats which require specialist knowledge to adequately distinguish, and is one of fewer than 40 people across Britain to have received a FISC Level 6. This indicates a person with ‘excellent identification skills likely to be commissioned nationally for surveying’.

UKHab Habitat Survey

National Vegetation Classification Survey

The National Vegetation Classification (NVC) is the most detailed habitat classification available in Britain and serves to characterise communities of plants and some fungi into a broad spectrum of discrete habitat types. In addition to its ability to classify habitats, the NVC provides important information on environmental context for habitats, including information on soils, community composition, distribution of habitats, rare species associates and more.

The NVC is particularly useful in the identification of important habitats which are materially important to development schemes. These include:

Priority habitats: Habitats of Principal Importance for the conservation of biodiversity nationally.
Annex I habitats: Habitats of international importance recognised under Annex I Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC) 1992.
Ground Water Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTEs): Habitats which are critically dependent upon groundwater flows and particularly sensitive to ground disturbances and water abstraction.
Irreplaceable habitats: Including blanket bog, coastal sand dune, saltmarsh and lowland fen.

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Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development and land use change which, simply, aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably improved condition than before development and/or other land use change.
Our Director is fully trained and experienced in the use of the Statutory Metric and all previous versions, and is able to assist in BNG requirements. This particularly includes:

Baseline BNG survey and assessment
Calculation of Biodiversity Units (BUs)
Preparation of habitat creation and management plans

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Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC)

The Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) acts as a means of quantifying, on a scale of 1 to 6, how skilled a person is at identifying British higher plants. Individuals with FISC Level 1 have basic ID skills and may be familiar with daisy, buttercups and plantain, though would be unable to identify most species, including any grasses, sedges or ferns. Those with FISC 6 by contrast, have excellent ID skills and would be likely to be commissioned nationally to survey a particular group.

FISC is quickly becoming the industry standard and is required for a great deal of habitat-related work, including all habitat survey work submitted as part of forestry applications in England.

Styles Ecology Ltd, in cooperation with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI), is happy to offer FISC assessments to both private companies and individuals alike. For queries related to FISC, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Creating Positive Environmental Impact Together

At Styles Ecology Ltd, we believe that every project is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. Our approach is not just about meeting the requirements but exceeding expectations by delivering tailored solutions that benefit both our clients and the natural world. Whether you're seeking expert advice, hands-on support, or innovative solutions, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to create a sustainable future.

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Our Approach

At Styles Ecology Ltd, we adopt a comprehensive approach to ecological consultancy, blending scientific rigour with practical expertise to deliver impactful outcomes. Whether it’s mitigating ecological risks, restoring habitats, or enhancing biodiversity, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every project we undertake.

Emphasising collaboration and integrity, we work closely with our clients to achieve their objectives while minimising environmental impact and maximising long-term benefits.

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We Offer Ecology Services Across The UK

We're here to help with all your ecological consultancy needs. Whether you have a project in mind, need expert advice, or simply want to learn more about our services, don't hesitate to get in touch. Reach out to us today, and let's discuss how we can work together to achieve your environmental goals.

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