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Combined arboriculture and ecology consultancy based in Norfolk, UK.

Professional, timely and high quality advice to support your project. 

Autumnwood specialises in providing expert arboriculture and ecology consultancy services primarily for planning, development and conservation projects across East Anglia, UK.  We provide a friendly, supportive and pragmatic solutions-based approach to help your project succeed for both nature and people.

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Who We Are

Alexander Lowe BSc (Hons) Dip Arb L4 (ABC) MCIEEM MArborA - Arboriculturist and Ecologist - Director

Alex is an experienced Arboriculturist and Ecologist with nine years experience in both a Local Authority planning department and private consultancy. Based in north Norfolk, Alex is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and a Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association. He has worked across a range of project scales including as lead arboriculture consultant for offshore wind and solar Development Consent Order applications as well as ecology and arboriculture lead for residential, commercial and public sector projects.

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Services

We offer a joined-up approach to ecology and arboriculture, guiding your project from inception through to construction completion and post-construction monitoring and compliance. The following services can be provided to home owners, developers, local authorities and conservation organisations.

Tree Survey and Reports

  • Tree surveys in accordance with British Standard 5837:2012

  • Tree Constraints Plans

  • Preliminary Arboricultural Appraisals

  • Arboricultural Impact Assessments

  • Arboricultural Method Statements

  • Tree Protection Plans

  • Arboricultural Clerk of Works (ACoW)

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Ecological Impact Assessment

  • Extended UK Habitat Surveys

  • Preliminary Bat Roost Assessments of buildings

  • Ground Level Tree Assessments for bats

  • Habitat Suitability Index Assessment of ponds

  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals

  • Ecological Impact Assessments

Biodiversity Net Gain 

  • Biodiversity Net Gain habitat condition assessment surveys

  • Baseline and post-development calculations and reports

  • Biodiversity Gain Plans

  • Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans

Protected Species Surveys

  • Bats

  • Great crested newts

  • Reptiles

  • Badger

  • Water vole

  • Otter

  • Barn owl

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