Environmental Consultancy Services for Wildlife Ponds, Lakes, and Wetlands in the South West.
Welcome to Lost Habitat, your trusted partner in environmental consultancy services, dedicated to the restoration and preservation of ponds, lakes, and wetlands in the beautiful South West region, with a particular focus on Cornwall and Devon. With over 25 years of experience, we are deeply committed to advancing sustainable environmental outcomes that are not only essential for ecosystem health but also critical for the well-being of humanity.
Our Expertise:
At Lost Habitat, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in freshwater habitat and aquatic ecosystems. We specialise in a range of services that span from on-site consultations and design advice to the creation, restoration, maintenance, and monitoring of various freshwater habitats. Whether you’re embarking on a small-scale wildlife pond project or undertaking the ambitious restoration of wetlands, we have the skills and experience to assist you in improving natural capital and enhancing ecosystem services.
Nature-Based Solutions:
We firmly believe in the power of nature-based solutions to recover degraded habitats and promote habitat connectivity. Our methods draw inspiration from ecological restoration and rewilding, offering a wide array of options for natural flood management, including leaky woody dams, runoff storage solutions, floodplain reconnection, and river channel restoration.
Wildlife Connectivity:
Lost Habitat understands the significance of wildlife connectivity, and we are dedicated to offering our services to both private and commercial clients. From small wildlife ponds to extensive wetland restoration projects, we cater to the diverse needs of our clients across Cornwall and Devon. By ensuring healthy and thriving ecosystems, we aim to protect biodiversity for the benefit of current and future generations.
Collaboration for Conservation:
In our mission to make a positive impact, Lost Habitat collaborates with esteemed organisations such as the Wildlife Trusts, Dartmoor National Park Authority, North Devon Biosphere, and local councils. We actively participate in projects related to working wetlands and natural flood management, reinforcing our commitment to the environmental well-being of the South West.
Join us in our endeavour to restore, protect, and enhance the freshwater habitats of the South West, and let Lost Habitat be your trusted partner in preserving the beauty and diversity of our natural landscapes. Together, we can create a sustainable future for all.
This is why…
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, ranking 189 out of 218 countries assessed for ‘Biodiversity Intactness’.
Approximately 70% of ponds and 90% of wetlands have been lost in the UK in the past 100 years.
Over 10% of UK freshwater and wetland species are threatened with extinction.
Only 14% of English rivers have a good ecological status.
Lost Habitat are devoted to reversing these colossal losses in biodiversity and improving water quality by restoring freshwater habitats. This also helps to reconnect people with nature and sequester and store more carbon, mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Sir Tim Smit KBE
“Lost Habitat” is a company created specifically for the purpose of giving nature a helping hand to put the environment into good ecological and aesthetic heart. The team brings technical expertise in ecology, trees and water systems and draws on design and architectural disciplines inspired by low impact on the natural world and high influence on well-being and community. The team led by one of the stars of the Eden Land and Ecological Restoration Master’s course in 2020. Eden is extremely proud to remain a supporter for this emerging company”.
Lost Habitat® | Reconnecting People with Nature™
“When we experience nature, we will start to value it, and when we value something, we start to care about it, it’s not until we care about something we then wish to protect it”.