County ecology firm bought by rival
A Gloucestershire-based specialist that works with parts in the construction sector to deliver ecology reports has been bought by an Essex-based rival.
Stroud-headquartered ecological consultancy Wildwood Ecology has been bought after a year of “huge growth” by rival the Ecology Group.
The ecological partner for architecture and planning businesses has delivered impact statements for clients across the county and into Wales and has worked with organisations including the National Trust, McLoughlin Planning and local authorities.
Wildwood’s managing director Richard Dodd described the move as positive for the business which is based at Brimscombe Mill Business Park and employs more than 20 staff.
Dodd aid: “Joining the Ecology Group is a great opportunity to continue that growth, exploring new areas and enabling us to deliver outstanding client-focused services to more people.”
Wildwood Ecology certified as a B Corporation in 2019 and also picked up our first Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) award as Small Consultancy of the Year.
It has since been awarded the title in 2021, 2023 and 2025.