Services | Apex Science & Conservation Consultancy

1. Ecological Services

We offer support with ecological research — be it field surveys or experimental studies — across both terrestrial and marine environments. We can work with you to find the most effective, evidence-based options for managing habitats in your particular setting.

Our experience covers...

Ecological studies — We can design and carry out surveys and experiments to help answer your ecological questions.
Habitat and land management – With particular expertise relating to road verges, public green spaces, farmland, and pollinator habitats.
Marine conservation – With particular expertise relating to marine megafauna conservation, fisheries waste, and monitoring of plastic pollution.

2. Social Science Approaches

By revealing people's attitudes, motivations and behaviours, we can help you to shape more effective and inclusive strategies — in nature conservation and beyond.

We have experience with a range of social science methods...

Questionnaire design — Including developing surveys of 18,000 adults across England with Natural England, and of public attitudes and behaviours relating to pollinators.
Stakeholder interviews & focus groups — Including to guide the development of a conservation strategy for hazel dormouse.
Analysis of digital data sources — Including integrating large-scale survey data with social media and other digital data sources to better understand how people engage with nature.

3. Evidence Synthesis

We are experienced in synthesising evidence to a rigorous scientific standard — from horizon scanning to systematic reviews — helping you to make informed decisions based on the best available knowledge.

Our work spans a wide variety of ecological and environmental topics, with experience reviewing and summarising evidence on issues spanning...

Environmental links between forests and oceans (for The Woodland Trust).
Interactions between marine plastic pollution and turtles / other megafauna.
Enhancing road verges for pollinators (with the conservation charity Buglife), and for broader ecosystem services (e.g. air quality, climate regulation, aesthetics).

4. Data Services

We can help you with managing, visualising and analysing ecological and social data — transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that support effective decision-making.

Our expertise includes spatial mapping and analysis using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and the handling of large or messy datasets.

Examples of our past experience include...

Remotely assessing road verge habitats using Google Earth and Street View.
Modelling road pollution across Great Britain.
Comparing light pollution levels across UK local authorities and habitats.

5. Programme Development

We can provide you with scientific support across all stages of grant writing and programme development — from shaping initial ideas to delivering robust, fundable proposals and implementing successful, well-managed projects.

Our experience includes...

Grant writing – With experience as both applicants and reviewers, we can help craft clear, compelling proposals that resonate with funders.
Project management – Supporting the design, coordination and delivery of scientific research programmes and related activities, including assisting with monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), and reporting.
Capacity building & community engagement – Including work focused on gender, equality and social inclusion in environmental initiatives.

Our Services

1. Ecological Services

2. Social Science Approaches

3. Evidence Synthesis

4. Data Services

5. Programme Development

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