At Wild by Design, we know that healthy land is a mosaic of habitats. Whether you’re working with woodland, meadow, hedgerows, ponds, or chalk grassland, nature recovery happens when the right conditions are in place and the management is joined up. Our complimentary Habitat Health Assessment gives landowners in Sussex and Surrey a clear, expert view of what you have now, what’s holding it back, and the most effective next steps.
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Why choose our Habitat Health Assessment?
We see the whole ecosystem, not just the obvious bits.
Many people see trees, grass, or a boundary line. We look at the relationships between plants, soils, water, fungi, insects, birds, and how the land is being used, because that’s what drives real biodiversity.
Advice that fits Sussex and Surrey — not generic “rewilding” talk.
From the chalk downs of Sussex to the heavier clay soils of Surrey, local conditions shape what will thrive, what will struggle, and what interventions will deliver the biggest gains. Our recommendations are specific to your site, your goals, and your constraints.
Practical, design-led next steps.
We combine ecological know-how with a designer’s eye for how people move through and enjoy a place. Where needed, we’ll consider access, views, boundaries, and how interventions like meadow creation, woodland edge work, hedge laying, or dry stone walling can support both habitat and usability.
The assessment process
Initial consultation
We’ll talk through your aims, the site context, and any challenges you’re already seeing.
On-site habitat assessment
A thorough walkover to understand your habitats, pressures, opportunities, and quick wins.
Future planning
Clear recommendations for improving habitat condition and building resilience over time. Where woodland is a key part of your site, we can also advise on the route to a Woodland Management Plan aligned with the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), which may be available free of charge through the Forestry Commission (subject to grant approval).
What a Habitat Plan can do for you
Increase biodiversity through targeted habitat restoration and better management
Identify high-impact opportunities for woodland regeneration, meadow creation, wetlands, and boundary habitats
Support grant and funding applications where applicable
Improve ecological connectivity with stronger hedgerows, woodland edge, and field margin structure
Reduce pressure from invasive or dominant species and protect native communities
Create a realistic, phased approach you can deliver and maintain over time
Request your free assessment
Your journey toward healthier habitats starts with a simple conversation. Contact our team today to book your complimentary Habitat Health Assessment in Sussex or Surrey.
Why choose our Habitat Health Assessment?
We see the whole ecosystem, not just the obvious bits.
Many people see trees, grass, or a boundary line. We look at the relationships between plants, soils, water, fungi, insects, birds, and how the land is being used, because that’s what drives real biodiversity.
Advice that fits Sussex and Surrey — not generic “rewilding” talk.
From the chalk downs of Sussex to the heavier clay soils of Surrey, local conditions shape what will thrive, what will struggle, and what interventions will deliver the biggest gains. Our recommendations are specific to your site, your goals, and your constraints.
Practical, design-led next steps.
We combine ecological know-how with a designer’s eye for how people move through and enjoy a place. Where needed, we’ll consider access, views, boundaries, and how interventions like meadow creation, woodland edge work, hedge laying, or dry stone walling can support both habitat and usability.
The assessment process
Initial consultation
We’ll talk through your aims, the site context, and any challenges you’re already seeing.
On-site habitat assessment
A thorough walkover to understand your habitats, pressures, opportunities, and quick wins.
Future planning
Clear recommendations for improving habitat condition and building resilience over time. Where woodland is a key part of your site, we can also advise on the route to a Woodland Management Plan aligned with the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), which may be available free of charge through the Forestry Commission (subject to grant approval).
What a Habitat Plan can do for you
Increase biodiversity through targeted habitat restoration and better management
Identify high-impact opportunities for woodland regeneration, meadow creation, wetlands, and boundary habitats
Support grant and funding applications where applicable
Improve ecological connectivity with stronger hedgerows, woodland edge, and field margin structure
Reduce pressure from invasive or dominant species and protect native communities
Create a realistic, phased approach you can deliver and maintain over time
Request your free assessment
Your journey toward healthier habitats starts with a simple conversation. Contact our team today to book your complimentary Habitat Health Assessment in Sussex or Surrey.
Not in the UK?
We also undertake international consultancy, design and specialist build work on a case by case basis. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to create the garden of your dreams, wherever you are in the world.
