For more than 20 years, Keystone has supported clients across a wide variety of sectors throughout the UK.
Our integrated approach combines ecological and arboricultural consultancy with habitat creation, restoration and management, allowing us to deliver effective solutions for projects of all sizes. We work across all sectors, where our focus remains the same: helping clients achieve successful outcomes while creating lasting benefits for the environment.
Agriculture & Forestry
Responsibly balancing productivity
The agriculture and forestry sector plays a vital role in land management, food production and timber supply, often operating across extensive and environmentally sensitive landscapes.
We provide habitat surveys, protected species assessments, woodland management advice and arboricultural support to ensure land use proposals align with environmental legislation and biodiversity objectives.
Energy & Renewables
Streamline consent, reduce risk
Energy and renewables projects are essential to the transition to net zero, yet they frequently intersect with sensitive habitats and protected species.
We support renewable energy developers with Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, protected species surveys, Habitat Regulations Assessments and arboricultural input to inform design and planning.
Infrastructure
Proactive environmental advice
Infrastructure projects, from transport schemes to strategic utilities, require careful environmental planning due to their scale and public impact.
Our team delivers ecological impact assessments, biodiversity mitigation strategies, tree surveys and constraints mapping to support major infrastructure applications.
Mineral Extraction
From feasibility to restoration
Mineral extraction sites present unique environmental challenges, including habitat disturbance, restoration planning and long-term land management.
We provide ecological baseline surveys, mitigation design and restoration ecology advice to ensure extraction proposals meet planning conditions and biodiversity requirements.
Private Sector
Defensible planning & reporting
Private sector development ranges from commercial schemes to land promotion and strategic site planning.
We work alongside planning consultants, architects and developers to deliver arboricultural impact assessments, ecological surveys and biodiversity net gain strategies.
Public Sector
Robust, policy-aligned solutions
Public sector bodies must balance development needs with environmental stewardship and community accountability.
We support councils, education providers and public institutions with ecological compliance, tree management strategies and habitat enhancement plans.
Tourism & Leisure
Creating long-term value
Tourism and leisure developments often depend on high-quality natural environments, making ecological sensitivity central to project success.
We advise on ecological constraints, habitat management and arboricultural design to protect landscape character while enabling growth.
Urban & Residential
Masterplanning & placemaking
Urban and residential development must integrate green infrastructure while responding to planning policy and biodiversity net gain requirements.
We undertake tree surveys, ecological impact assessments and habitat creation strategies to support housing and mixed-use schemes.
Utilities
Technically sound advice
Utility infrastructure operates across diverse landscapes and frequently involves ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
We provide ecological clerk of works services, protected species surveys and arboricultural assessments to support operational resilience and regulatory compliance.