UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) surveys provide a standardised system for mapping and describing habitats across the UK. The system is now widely used in ecological assessment and forms the basis for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) habitat evaluation.

Serotina Ecology provides detailed UKHab surveys to accurately map habitats, assess habitat condition, and support ecological assessment for planning and land management projects.

UKHab surveys can be undertaken throughout much of the year, although the optimal botanical survey season runs between April and September, when habitats and plant communities can be assessed most reliably.

UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Surveys

Surveys typically include

  • UKHab habitat classification and mapping

  • Target notes describing key ecological features

  • GIS-compatible habitat maps

  • Interpretation to support ecological assessment and reporting

Typical uses

  • Planning and Ecological Impact Assessment

  • Biodiversity Net Gain baseline surveys

  • Habitat restoration and conservation management

  • Ecological monitoring.