About

​Who we are

Geckoella is an independent ecological and geological consultancy based in south-west England. Established in 2010, as a sister company to Geckoella Sri Lanka, we offer high quality advice for the private, public and third sector relating to how to achieve biodiversity net gain and geo-conservation benefits, from planning and development control at the site level, through to landscape-scale conservation and evaluation.

The founding Directors, Kate Jeffreys and Andy King, have backgrounds in ecology, conservation, geosciences, research and consultancy.

Geckoella is a responsible business, providing exemplary service for our clients and a good working environment for our team of ecologists and geologists, including associates. We seek to benefit the environment and the communities in which we work.

Our experience

Geckoella supports a wide range of projects ranging from Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Impact Assessments for large and small developments through to research and support for local authorities and Ecological and Geological Clerk of Works and surveys. Our key work sectors include infrastructure, residential and commercial development, mineral extraction, infrastructure, conservation and planning.

Geckoella is a specialist in integrated solutions for complex ecological, geological or heritage projects, as well as building stones, Nature Recovery Planning and technical survey approaches including the use of thermal cameras and radio-telemetary.