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Field & Canopy

Bespoke ecological consultancy, woodland management and nature recovery services across the UK.

Ecology

CONSULTANCY

Robust and thorough ecology surveys and assessments to inform planning applications.

Working for People & Place

Bespoke solutions for sustainable development, agroecology, nature recovery and forestry/woodland management.

Woodlands & Agroforestry

MANAGEMENT

Woodland Management & bringing trees back to our farmland

Nature Recovery & Regenerative Agriculture

WILDING

Developing policy, strategy, guidance and advocacy, as well as implementing 'on the ground' action.

Our Values

At Field and Canopy, we believe that good land management should work for both people and planet. We listen carefully to developers, farmers, landowners and communities and design development schemes, woodland and nature recovery plans that respect livelihoods, local knowledge and place. Our work is guided by honesty, long‑term thinking and a commitment to restoring healthy, diverse ecosystems that can support future generations.

Stream through lowland fields

NATIONAL LANDSCAPE • UK

Brit Catchment NFM

Baseline surveys and development of a Citizen Science Monitoring programme to aid Natural Flood Management solutions, including leaky dams and floodplain reconnection, increasing landscape resilience and safeguarding downstream communities.

Our Selected Projects

From enabling sustainable developement through the planning system to restoring ancient woodlands and crafting nature recovery policies & strategies, Field and Canopy delivers an evidence-led & holistic approach to all aspects of our work.

Sunlight filtering through lush green leaves in a forest.

RESEARCH • SouthERN England

Bringing Home the Ashes

A collaborative research project with CEH focussed on surveying and assessing the health of woodlands across the UK. Building on a long history of research undertaken by luminaries including the late Bob Bunce and Prof. Oliver Rackham.

CONSULTANCY • Bristol

Seabank Wind Turbine

Providing expert ornithological advice, including scoping, survey design, implementation, mitigation and an Environmental Statement chapter to inform a community owned wind turbine on the edge of the Severn Estuary.

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PRIVATE ESTATE • DORSET, UK

Environmental Advice

Preparation of a Woodland Management Plan, coppice restoration, Scheduled Ancient Monument advice, protected species surveys and establishment of ongoing ecological monitoring.

FORESTRY CONSULTANCY • SOUTH WEST, UK

Woodland Restoration

Tree thinning/felling works, coppice restoration, deer fencing and supplementary planting to rejuvenate woodlands for biodiversity gain and restore a previously abandoned coppice rotation.

Map for ecological consultancy and planning application.

LAND AGENT • HEREFORDSHIRE, UK

Agricultural Diversification

EcIA and BNG assessments for the creation of a racehorse training loop, aiding the diversification of an existing farm business. More than 10% BNG was provided on-site and integrated into the owners long-term management goals. 

Enquire about your project today.

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message and we'll respond as soon as possible.

How can we help you?

Whether you need experienced ecological advice for your planning application, woodland/forestry consultancy services, or help with agricultural grants/schemes  - Field and Canopy provides the wide range of skills needed to help you achieve your goals.

hello@fieldandcanopy.co.uk

+44 (0)7793275039

Nurturing Nature • Cultivating Change

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