About us
About us
Our speedy, honest, reliable, and common sense approach means we’ve become of the UK’s leading bat survey experts. Our personal approach means we are here to help with a simple phone call.
The Chase Ecology Journey.

“After feeling continuingly frustrated by a common-sense approach to ecology, In 2014, I gave birth to Chase Ecology to provide that very goal to our clients. For over 10 years, I had been working alongside ecology companies throughout the UK as a specialist consultant. Often, I was employed as a subcontractor due to the extensive licences I held, although many of the companies employed over 80 staff they still found themselves without a suitably qualified member of staff on-site on many occasions. Common-sense had seemed to of disappeared from our industry and the more the larger consultancies grew the more unrealistic their approach became – Money became the biggest goal.
Chase Ecology takes a completely different approach, we focus on our customer’s needs, offer common-sense solutions and at affordable prices. Plus I am a founder, who continues to work in the field alongside an incredible team and not hide behind a telephone or computer.
All this whilst putting our priority on protecting our native wildlife and flora species.
Garry Smith – Founder
Why us?
Chase Ecology is an independent licensed ecological consultancy to both domestic and commercial clients across a range of sectors throughout the UK. Over the years, we have built up fantastic relationships with local planning authorities for a fast and efficient ecology services process.
Trusted by those you trust.
Our Environmental Conscience.
We’re incredibly environmentally conscious and the impact our business will have on the world’s carbon footprint. Our goal is for our business model to be totally green by 2025. In the meantime, we are taking huge steps to offset our carbon footprint and enhance the world’s environment.
Take a look at some of the steps we’re taking below.
Meet our team.
Chase Ecology is an independent licensed bat survey specialist to both domestic and commercial clients across a range of sectors throughout the UK. Over the years, we have build up fantastic relationships with local planning authorities for a fast and efficient bat surveys process, meaning we’re always happy to consult with your local county ecologist or planning officer and statutory agencies for a fast and efficient process. Our speedy, honest, reliable, and common sense approach means we’ve become of the UK’s leading bat survey experts. Our personal approach means we are here to help with a simple phone call.

Garry Smith
Founder & Principal Ecologist

Stu Graham
Mitigation Licence Specialist

Barn Owl Bob
Barn Owl Specialist

Tony Teece
Seasonal Ecologist

Craig Davis
Seasonal Ecologist

Debbie Davis
Seasonal Ecologist

Annika Smith
Customer Service & Accounts