Welcome to AEcol

Established twenty years ago by John Andrews and Diana Ward, and then trading as Andrews Ward Associates, work for the minerals industry formed a major part of our output from the outset, and we also undertook work for a very wide range of other clients from private landowners to the nature conservation agencies.

In 2009, Andrews Ecology Ltd (AEcol) and Ward Ecology Ltd separated as business entities due to the expansion of AEcol to include a full time botanical and protected species survey team. However AEcol and Ward Ecology continue to collaborate where our respective strengths are needed, and call on the specialist expertise of a shared select group of Associates whose skills and knowledge are invaluable to us in delivering a high quality product.

Standards in ecological assessment have risen greatly in recent years in response to the demands of European law, national legislation and the planning process. These in turn have driven a rapid increase in our knowledge of species' requirements, in techniques for survey and in ways of mitigating or compensating for negative effects. At AEcol we invest significant effort in keeping abreast of best practice and in devising approaches to minimise costs to our clients. We also pride ourselves on understanding our clients' operational practices and needs in order that we can best support their work.

When you deal with AEcol, you deal with us on a personal basis, with the individuals who will carry the job through from initial discussion to final delivery of the finished product, and at all times you have our contact telephone numbers, so issues can be dealt with promptly. For more information on who we are and what we can do, please browse though the site or telephone us directly on 01278 429290.