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Our Story

crisp-speed began with a simple observation: too many ecological consultancies delivered reports that satisfied legal requirements but failed to protect wildlife or support practical development outcomes.

Founded by Dr. Eleanor Marsh after fifteen years leading habitat assessments for Natural England, our consultancy operates on a different principle. Every survey we conduct, every report we write, asks the same question: what would actually work here?

Today, our team of eight chartered ecologists serves clients across England, Wales, and Scotland, from individual homeowners to FTSE 100 developers. The question hasn't changed.

What Guides Our Work

Three principles shape every project we undertake.

Practical Solutions

Ecological protection that ignores economic reality helps no one. We design mitigation strategies that developers can actually implement, balancing conservation imperatives with project viability.

Scientific Rigour

Our methodologies follow CIEEM guidelines and best practice standards. When our reports reach a planning officer's desk, they withstand scrutiny because the science is sound.

Clear Communication

Technical expertise means nothing if clients can't understand our findings. We translate ecological complexity into actionable recommendations, explained in language that makes sense.

The Challenge We Address

Britain's wildlife faces unprecedented pressure. Since 1970, populations of monitored species have declined by an average of 19%. Hedgehogs have disappeared from nearly half their former range. One in seven native species now faces extinction.

Aerial view of British countryside — The patchwork of habitats that characterises the British landscape requires careful stewardship to survive.

Yet development isn't the enemy. Poor planning is. A housing estate built without ecological assessment destroys habitat. The same estate, designed with wildlife corridors and native planting, can increase local biodiversity.

Our role is ensuring that second outcome becomes the norm, not the exception.

See how our approach translates into real results for clients.

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Professional Accreditations

Our team maintains the certifications that matter.

CIEEM Members

Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

Natural England Licensed

Class licences for bat, great crested newt, and dormouse surveys and mitigation.

ISO 9001 Certified

Quality management systems verified by independent audit.

Work With Us

Whether you're planning a garden extension or a business park, the same principle applies: understanding ecological constraints early prevents costly surprises later.

Our initial consultations are free. We'll review your plans, explain what surveys might be needed, and provide a clear quote with no hidden extras. If ecology isn't a significant factor for your project, we'll tell you that too.

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