Alexis FitzGerald

FitzGerald Ecology is an ecological and botanical consultancy based in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, serving clients across the Republic of Ireland and beyond. The company supports nature conservation, research and responsible planning through specialist fieldwork, assessments and practical advice. Its services include habitat surveys, mapping and classification; Annex I habitat assessments; habitat restoration, management and monitoring; and vegetation research.

The team also conducts botanical, bat, bird and multidisciplinary ecology surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals, and ecological and environmental impact assessments. For projects that may affect protected European sites, FitzGerald Ecology provides Appropriate Assessment screening and Natura Impact Statements. Additional services include ecological supervision at development sites, biodiversity action and management plans, planning appeals, and training in botanical identification and habitat surveying.

The consultancy also undertakes countryside surveys in Northern Ireland. Its project work includes vegetation studies, rare plant surveys and conservation surveys, with findings used to inform management and biodiversity planning. FitzGerald Ecology’s work reflects a commitment to protecting natural habitats through evidence-led research, assessment and conservation support