Welcome to Wildside Ecology
Ecology expertise for thriving wildlife and landscapes
Wildside Ecology delivers expert ecological services with a focus on real conservation outcomes. From habitat and species surveys to restoration and monitoring, we support projects that create space for wildlife, restore ecosystems, and deliver lasting gains for nature.
Our Services
Discover Our Expertise
Creating clean-water and purification wetlands that support rich biodiversity and contribute to nature recovery at a landscape scale.
Supporting rewilding projects that restore natural processes, improve ecological connectivity, and foster biodiversity resilience.
Delivering high-quality ecological assessments, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)
Why Choose Wildside Ecology?
Conservation-Focused
We prioritise lasting gains for nature, using science-led assessments and practical solutions to restore habitats, support species recovery, and ensure every project contributes meaningfully to ecological resilience and biodiversity.
From Surveys to Recovery
Our work goes beyond reports. We stay involved; tracking outcomes, guiding restoration, and helping landscapes heal. Every survey, plan, and recommendation is rooted in a vision for thriving, nature-rich places.
Nature-Based by Design
We specialise in nature-based solutions that work with ecosystems, not against them. From wetland creation to habitat corridors, our approach delivers practical, scalable outcomes that benefit biodiversity, water, climate, and communities.
Our Work
Latest Case Studies
Our case studies show how we turn ecological insight into action, from restoring river systems to creating habitats for rare species, each project delivers measurable benefits for biodiversity, ecosystems, and local communities.
Wetland Creation
We're delivering the ecological expertise behind the creation of two large-scale wetlands, supporting habitat design, biodiversity gain, and nature-based water management.
Estate Restoration
Collaboration delivering wetland creation, river restoration, and biodiversity gains - combining ecological insight with practical action for lasting results.
Rewilding in Action
We supported surveys, species reintroductions and post-project monitoring to help establish a eco-tourism project rooted in wildlife.
Reviews
What our clients have to say:
"Working with Wildside Ecology has made such a difference. Right from the start, they helped us get everything in place - from baseline surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments to guiding us through the process with Natural England. They really took the time to understand what we were trying to create and helped us monitor species absence and reintroduce both hedgehogs and harvest mice, making sure the habitats were right for them. We're also working together on a glow-worm project, which has been really exciting. Wildside keeps track of everything from birds and insects to plants, fungi, mammals, and more. That kind of long-term ecological care has been a huge part of making Castle Wild Camp both a popular eco-tourism site and a genuinely successful rewilding project"
Allen Trivett
Castle Wild Camp
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jonathan across a range of environmental projects on my estate, including the the design and construction of an integrated constructed wetland, ongoing biodiversity monitoring and river restoration. He brings a deep understanding of ecology, combined with a practical, hands-on approach that ensures real results on the ground. I’ve always found him to be reliable, trustworthy, and highly professional and his passion for natural history and restoring ecosystems is evident in everything he does. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others looking for dependable support in land restoration or nature-based solutions."
Eddie Anderson
Templewood Estate
I’ve worked alongside Jonathan for over a decade on a wide range of river and wetland projects across the UK. From complex river restorations to large-scale wetland creation, he brings a strong understanding of ecology and a practical, can-do approach that gets things done. His focus is always on delivering real, measurable outcomes for nature, not just ticking boxes. Reliable, collaborative, and deeply knowledgeable, Jonathan has been a key partner in our work to restore and reconnect Norfolk’s freshwater habitats. I would happily recommend him to anyone seeking expert support grounded in genuine conservation impact.
Dr Jonah Tosney
Norfolk Rivers Trust
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