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Balancing progress, heritage, and nature

Because the places we build today shape the stories we tell tomorrow.

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Making progress possible

Balancing progress with conservation is challenging. Protecting an ancient woodland or conserving a historic site can conflict with modern development needs—but delays, compliance risks, and reputational damage don’t have to be part of the process.

 

That’s where we come in.

Our team exists to bridge the gap between compliance and creativity, ensuring your projects meet the highest environmental and heritage standards while still moving forward, on time and on budget.

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Ecology and Otters

What we do

We specialise in navigating complexity.

Whether you're working within a heritage site, planning a new development, or managing land with multiple designations, our integrated approach brings clarity to the most challenging projects.

 

At Land & Heritage, we combine ecological insight, heritage expertise, and landscape design to deliver planning solutions that are both scientifically grounded and environmentally responsible.

Our clients include local authorities, heritage trusts, planners, developers, landowners, and sustainability leaders. What they share is a need for expert support they can trust—support that makes compliance easier, protects cultural and ecological value, and helps them move forward with confidence.

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Land & Heritage team

Planning & Development

From concept to compliance, we simplify planning with expert advice that keeps your development moving forward.

Ecology & Biodiversity

We create habitats, not hurdles—helping you achieve biodiversity net gain without stalling your project.

Landscapes

We help you conserve and enhance; for people, for nature, for culture. We assess, design, create, and combine.

Arboriculture

Expert tree advice that balances safety, sustainability, and planning compliance—without unnecessary removals or delays.

Heritage & Conservation 

Protecting heritage, enhancing nature—our strategic plans ensure long-term resilience without compromising historic integrity.

Woodland Management

We design and manage woodlands that sequester carbon, boost biodiversity, and support long-term land value.

Featured projects

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Oxygen Conservation—Ecology Baseline Surveys, Leighon

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Wembury Barton: Woodland Design for a Coastal, Community-Funded Future

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Tree Constraints Assessment for Historic Path Upgrades at Saltram

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Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment for Coastal Development in Woolacombe

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Leeds Castle: Long-Term Landscape Stewardship for a Historic Estate

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Contract Management Strategy

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L&H in numbers

30K

Trees planted

By our team in 2024

+50%

Field hours clocked

Our teams spent more than half their time physically present on site.

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Client testimonials

Jeremy Barell

Managing Director at Barrell Tree Consultancy

Land & Heritage pay attention to the extra special details. You can very clearly see within landscapes they manage, that ancient and veteran trees are given priority focus via leading techniques.

Dougal Driver

ICF – CEO at Grown in Britain

Land & Heritage are one of the stand-out consultancies that we work with, bringing more to the role than just woodland and forestry.

Esme Evans

Siblyback Estate Manager & Natural Capital Analyst – Oxygen Conservation

As our woodland creation agents at Siblyback, the team bring an ambitious yet pragmatic approach. Their commitment to biodiversity-focused, practical solutions and well-considered woodland design has made them a reliable and valued partner.

Nicola Morris

Head of Environment at South West Lakes Trust

The open dialogue we have with Land & Heritage enables them to fully understand the balance we need to have between conservation, access and recreation at our sites. Flexibility is crucial and their team are always willing to accommodate our needs and collaborate with us so we can achieve our aims. They are super friendly too!

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Our approach

We work at the intersection of ecology, landscape, heritage, arboriculture, and woodland management, offering an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that helps clients balance sustainability, compliance, and project goals.

With Land & Heritage, you’re not just hiring a consultancy—you’re gaining a partner who shares your vision for responsible land management and impactful, ecologically sustainable development.

Our process is simple:

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LISTEN

Understanding, and being responsive to, the unique challenges and pressures you’re facing.

WE
PLAN

Developing tailored strategies that align with both regulatory requirements and your project goals.

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DELIVER

Working alongside you to ensure seamless compliance—reducing risks, delays, and stress.

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Ready to get started?

If you’re looking for a trusted partner to help you navigate environmental and heritage compliance—without the stress or delays—we’re here to help.

 

Call us: 01752 545710
Email: contact@landandheritage.com

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