As the end of the year approaches, now is the perfect time to plan your ecology surveys for 2026.

We know how crucial these surveys are to ensure your projects stay on track, meet regulatory requirements and support sustainable development.

That's why we have created a comprehensive - and free - Ecology Survey Calendar to help you to plan ahead.

Organised by month and by species and easy to follow, we provide key dates for a variety of ecological surveys and the time to do them for each species.

Simply download the calendar or get in touch with our team if you have any questions or would like personalised advice or to get booked in.

PEAs can be carried out all year round

Survey season fills up fast, so now is the perfect time to get ahead. Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) can be carried out all year round, giving you an early understanding of any habitat or species constraints on your site. A PEA is the best first step for any project, allowing you to plan and schedule any follow-up surveys well in advance.

Alongside PEAs, at Land Studio we can also complete a wide range of year-round ecological assessments, helping you keep projects on track while preparing for the peak survey months.

Our year-round ecological services

We are able to carry out the following surveys and assessments throughout the year:

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

Bat building assessments and ground-level tree assessments

Initial bat scoping surveys (year-round)

Initial Great Crested Newt (GCN) surveys, including HSI assessments (year-round)

Dormouse nut searches

Badger surveys

Otter surveys

Wintering bird surveys

Why act now?

A PEA gives you early clarity on ecological requirements and ensures you’re ready for the seasonal surveys that can only be undertaken at specific times of year. By completing this initial scoping work now, you can:

Identify constraints early

Avoid project delays

Secure survey slots during the busy peak season

Plan mitigation and next steps with confidence

If you’d like to discuss early-stage scoping or schedule your PEA, we’re here to help.   

• Click here to download your free Land Studio ecology calendar.