Landscape, Ecology and Arboriculture Services

Appletons supports planning, development and land management projects with joined-up landscape architecture, ecology, arboriculture and environmental consultancy services. Based in Bolton, we work across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and the wider North West.

Landscape Architecture

Landscape design, masterplanning, urban design, public realm and landscape planning support.

Ecology

PEAs, protected species surveys, EcIA, mitigation strategies and ecological planning advice.

Arboricultural consultancy and tree survey services

Arboriculture

BS5837 tree surveys, impact assessments, method statements, TPO advice and tree protection plans.

Tree survey and arboricultural consultancy

Tree Surveys

Our arboricultural team records tree species, dimensions, physiological condition, structural condition, retention category and root protection areas, then translates the findings into clear constraints and design advice.

Licensed bat survey and ecology consultancy

Bat Surveys

We advise whether a Preliminary Roost Assessment is enough or whether dusk emergence, dawn re-entry or activity surveys are required during the survey season.

Great crested newt survey and ecology consultancy

Newt Surveys

We review pond suitability, terrestrial habitat links and survey timing, then advise whether eDNA, traditional presence or absence survey work, mitigation or district licensing is appropriate.

Biodiversity Net Gain

Our ecologists identify baseline habitats, record condition, check realistic enhancement opportunities and coordinate BNG strategy with landscape design and arboricultural constraints.

Badger survey fieldwork and ecology consultancy

Badger Surveys

Our ecologists search for setts, paths, latrines, hairs, prints and digging evidence, then classify constraints and advise on avoidance, buffers, monitoring or licensing.

Water vole and otter survey ecology consultancy

Water Vole and Otter Surveys

We inspect banks, burrows, feeding remains, latrines, spraints, couches, holts, slides and commuting habitat so watercourse constraints are understood before works proceed.

Invasive species survey and ecology consultancy

Invasive Species Surveys

We inspect accessible habitats for invasive non-native plants and advise on mapping, avoidance, treatment, management and disposal implications.

White-clawed Crayfish Survey

We review watercourse suitability, access, survey timing and biosecurity before recommending whether detailed survey, eDNA screening or mitigation advice is needed.

eDNA Surveys

We assess whether eDNA is suitable for the waterbody, plan the seasonal sampling window and interpret results alongside habitat context and planning risk.

Breeding bird survey and ecology consultancy

Breeding Bird Surveys

Our ecologists record bird activity, territories, nesting suitability and habitat value so project teams can plan clearance, mitigation and enhancement with confidence.