Working alongside our ecologists at EMEC Ecology, our team carefully design and create artificial badger setts, with the inclusion of blind tunnels, offset chambers and other features mimicking those found in natural setts to encourage successful use by badgers.

Whether as compensation for loss of habitat due to development works or as a wildlife enhancement measure, artificial otter holts provide added cover along river banks where other suitable habitat locations have been lost or are lacking. Alongside sympathetic management of riverine and aquatic habitats, creation of artificial cover for otter can encourage these mammals back into stretches of river where they have been previously present.

Working alongside EMEC Ecology's ecologists, EMEC Land Management can install nest boxes and roost boxes for birds, bats or invertebrates; this could be as mitigation in preparation for development works or for habitat enhancement.

To enhance the infrastructure and accessibility of wetland habitats to the public, EMEC Land Management can design and construct boardwalks and pond dipping platforms. The team can build to suit your needs, for example to accommodate a small look-out or allow for wheelchair accessible pond dipping activities.

Where a structure such as a dam or weir presents an obstacle to migrating fish, EMEC Land Management can construct a fish pass to allow fish to move up or downstream unhindered.

We can provide management of existing hedgerows, as well as planting of new hedgerow shrubs and trees. We can also carry out a wide range of hedgerow management practices including gapping up, coppicing, and preparation prior to laying.

Hibernacula provide shelter, over-wintering and hibernation habitat for reptiles and amphibians. EMEC Land Management can design and construct suitable hibernacula for mitigation at development sites or as a habitat enhancement strategy.

Our team can provide practical and hardwearing access solutions, including the construction of footpaths and the installation of boardwalks, wheelchair accessible kissing gates, interpretation signs and waymarkers. Our experienced staff can ensure that any new access features adhere fully with physical access standards, helping you to provide access for all.

Combining a sound ecological background with the skills and experience to undertake practical habitat creation; our team are able to use both traditional techniques such as excavation and clay puddling to create new wetland features and also use of innovative solutions and new materials on challenging sites, such as use of geo-textiles and bentonite liners.

Our team possess the knowledge and skills to design, plan and implement successful tree planting and woodland creation schemes, including ground preparation, selection of suitable native species mixes, planting and protection.

EMEC Land Management is highly experienced in planning and creating new grassland features for wildlife, including wildflower meadows. From site preparation, including removal of existing vegetation, topsoil stripping and scarification, to selecting suitable plant species mixes.