Pearce Environment Ltd is an independent, family run ecological consultancy based in Shropshire which was established over 25 years ago by George E Pearce – widely regarded as having been one of the foremost experts in badger ecology and mitigation. The company has since expanded to cover all aspects of ecological consulting and environmental contracting, hence providing a comprehensive and ‘in-house’ service from start to finish.
Our friendly and professional team are committed to providing expert advice and the best-value solutions to all wildlife-related enquiries. We are fortunate to work with a large client base which spans numerous sectors, from local wildlife trusts and private landowners to road and rail contractors, planning consultants and large construction companies.
We are CHAS and CONSTRUCTION LINE registered, RISQS approved, and our staff members carry a wide variety of qualifications and licenses to ensure our work is carried out at the highest possible standard.
Today, as a company director and a CIEEM chartered ecologist, Tristam is actively involved in every aspect of protected species surveying, monitoring, conservation and mitigation, as well as taking the lead role in project management. He has experience in surveying for badgers, otters, bats, amphibians, reptiles, water voles, barn owls and white-clawed crayfish. He has substantial practical experience of sensitive planning issues and has been issued with numerous licenses from Natural England, DEFRA and the Natural Resources Wales. Tris leads his field in badger surveying and licensed mitigation. He is a member of the Royal Society of Biology and sits on the Board of Trustees at the Badger Trust. Locally, he is a committee member for both the Shropshire Mammal Group and the Shropshire Badger Group.
Charlie is Tristam’s wife and is a true nature-lover. She works with sick and injured wildlife in her spare time and is particularly experienced in caring for hedgehogs in her ‘hedgehog hospital’. Her role in the company is not just as the accounts and rail manager, but as an assistant on ecological surveys when required and is a holder of a Natural England great crested newt licence. She has been involved with water vole surveys with Shropshire Wildlife Trust in 2017.
Jonathan has a background in biology, having gained a 1st class BSc (hons) in Biological Sciences from the University of Liverpool. He started working for Pearce Environment in 2016 and has lots of experience conducting Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and phase 2 surveys for various protected species. Jonathan also gets involved with tree work, having completed his tree climbing and chainsaw certificates whilst with the company. He holds Natural England and Natural Rescources Wales survey licenses for great crested newts. He has a particular an interest in aquatic habitats and fauna and is a member of the Shropshire Mammal Group and Shropshire Bat Group.
Richard has a background in engineering and is responsible for the day-to-day running of our contracting department. Richard is well trained in aspects of land management and contracting, notably tree and woodland management, heathland restoration and natural flood alleviation schemes. Since joining the company in 2011, he has undertaken a wide range of practical activities such as wildlife mitigation, newt fencing, badger sett construction, hedge laying, woodland creation, pond and jetty construction.