9 | | SEPTEMBER, 20269Gl balEcology Group has acquired Worcester-based Fo-cus Environmental Consultants, strengthening its environmental consulting capabilities across the Midlands and adding specialist expertise in ecology, arboriculture and habitat management.The acquisition marks another step in Ecology Group's rapid expansion of its UK environmental consult-ing platform. The group, which was established in 2025, has been bringing together specialist consultancies with complementary capabilities to build a broader environ-mental and ecological services business.Focus Environmental Consultants was founded in 2010 by Directors Graham Davison and Fern Fellow-es-Day. Based in Worcester, Worcestershire, the com-pany has developed a 16-year track record supporting clients across residential and commercial development, infrastructure, mineral extraction and conservation.Its client base includes Barratt Homes, City of Wolver-hampton, Birmingham City and Solihull Councils, Speller Metcalfe, Forestry England and Lovell Strategic Land. The consultancy provides specialist services covering ecology, arboriculture and habitat management.Focus Strengthens Ecology Group's Midlands Exper-tiseThe acquisition gives Ecology Group additional ca-pabilities in a region where demand for environmental expertise continues to grow. Focus Environmental Con-sultants has worked on projects involving biodiversity, habitat creation, ecological assessments and planning support.One of its notable engagements has been its work as professional ecological adviser to West Midlands Safa-ri Park, supporting the site's biodiversity ambitions and habitat management requirements.The company has also worked with Speller Metcal-fe on plans for a new community hospital in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. The project involved ecological consid-erations including hazel dormice, reptiles and nearby conservation areas associated with local bat populations."Joining Ecology Group represents a pivotal mile-stone for Focus Environmental Consultants. We have a shared enthusiasm for delivering real value to our clients and the environment, while investing in the skills and specialisms of our incredible team." - Fern Fellowes-Day, Director of Focus Environmental ConsultantsShe added :"We will have access to greater and more exciting oppor-tunities than ever before, while preserving the culture and values that make us a consultant of choice."The comments highlight the company's intention to retain its existing culture and specialist identity while gaining access to the wider resources and opportunities available through Ecology Group.Ecology Group Continues Acquisition-Led ExpansionFocus Environmental Consultants becomes another spe-cialist consultancy within Ecology Group's growing port-folio. According to Ansor, Ecology Group has now wel-comed six specialist consultancies during 2026, adding to its broader expansion since its launch.The group's portfolio includes businesses with expertise across ecological services, environmental consultancy, landscape design, environmental and social due dili-gence, nature finance and geoenvironmental services.The strategy is designed to combine specialist capabil-ities while allowing individual businesses to maintain their expertise and operating cultures. "Focus Environmental Consultants are yet another excellent addition to our rapidly growing Group of spe-cialist consultancies. Not only do they expand our eco-logical offering in the Midlands, but they also strengthen our expertise in arboriculture and habitat management." - Chris Heyes, Chief Financial Officer of Ecology GroupHeyes added that the acquisition supports Ecology Group's ambition to provide end-to-end environmental solutions for sectors including house building and local authorities.The deal also expands the group's workforce and technical coverage. Ansor said the businesses brought together under Ecology Group have a combined head-count of nearly 300 specialists.Building a Broader Environmental Consulting PlatformEcology Group's acquisition strategy reflects a wider trend in the environmental consulting market, where specialist expertise is increasingly being combined into larger plat-forms capable of serving clients across multiple areas.IN FOCUS SCAN THE QR CODE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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