Ecological services for a nature rich tomorrow. 

Our ecological services will help to de-risk planning and help design for a nature rich tomorrow.

Our ecologists have experience providing a range of ecology services throughout Ireland and Scotland.

Appropriate Assessments | Habitat Regulations Assessments

Appropriate Assessments | Habitat Regulations Assessments

Appropriate Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessments are required when a development may have risk of a Likely Significant Effect to a European Designated Site.

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Ecological Surveys

Ecological Surveys

Habitat and protected species surveys and working with designers to mitigate and deliver biodiversity enhancement.

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Biodiversity Checklists and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

Biodiversity Checklists and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

Ecological appraisals are often required to accompany planning applications.

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Management Plans and Ecological Clerk of Works

Management Plans and Ecological Clerk of Works

Plans and roles that are required to deliver on planning conditions.

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Nature Positive Development

Nature Positive Development

Biodiversity Net Gain and Building with Nature.

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Science Communication and Training Services

Science Communication and Training Services

Education and advisory services lie at the heart of conservation, we provide a range of training services.

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About Starling Ecology
Welcome to Starling Ecology, your dedicated partner in ecological consultancy and advice.

Based in Belfast we are expert ecological consultants committed to delivering planning in harmony with the natural environment. We specialise in comprehensive services, from ecological impact assessments to the creation and implementation of various mangement plans and species and habitat surveys.

Our mission is to deliver development that safeguards and incorporates biodiversity and derisks planning.

Join us on developing a more biodiverse tomorrow.
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Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how we treat any information that you give us when you use this website, sign up for more information, or attend any of our events. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.



What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Full name
- Contact information including telephone number, postal address and email address
- Demographic information such as birth date, preferences and interests
- Other information relevant to customer surveys
- A record of your participation
- What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service.

Visitors to Our Website
When someone visits our website, we use a third party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website.

Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable procedures to secure information.