About Us
At FitzGerald Ecology, we are passionate about contributing to real conservation action and promoting sustainable development in the Republic of Ireland and farther afield. As one of the highest quality botanical and ecological consultancy practices in Ireland, we work with a variety of clients including county councils, National Parks and Wildlife Service, BEC Ltd. and Bord na Móna, amongst others.
Our specialities include extensive expertise in vascular (terrestrial and aquatic) plant, bryophyte and charophyte identification and habitat surveying, including Irish Heritage Council classification (Fossitt, 2000), Annex I habitat classification, Irish Vegetation Classification (IVC), National Parks and Wildlife Service ‘Uplands Manual’ habitat classification and Flora (Protection) Order, 2022 species identification and conservation.
We also provide Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Biodiversity Chapter and Appropriate Assessment (AA) services to help our clients understand the potential impact of their projects on the environment.
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Mission
We are committed to providing detailed research, precise ecological evaluations, and innovative approaches to address environmental concerns and advance biodiversity conservation.
Vision
Our aim is to help to build a world where nature thrives and people coexist symbiotically with their surroundings. Nature does not belong to us, but rather, us to it.
Values
- Client-Centric Approach
- Quality Assurance
- Protecting the Environment
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Education and Awareness
The Founder
Alexis FitzGerald
Alexis FitzGerald is a seasoned Ecologist and Owner of FitzGerald Ecology, a thriving botanical and ecological consultancy business based in Dublin, Ireland. With over ten years of experience in the field, Alexis has established himself as a trusted expert in the industry.
Alexis’s journey in ecology began with his studies at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a B.A. in Plant Science/Botany and an M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Conservation. Armed with a solid educational foundation, he went on to work as a Consultant Ecologist at Scott Cawley Ltd., contributing to significant, nationally important projects such as detailed vegetation mapping for road schemes, ecological impact assessments, appropriate assessments, biodiversity action plans, etc. Alexis’s expertise was also instrumental in conducting various surveys, including bat activity surveys, mammal surveys, winter bird surveys, and breeding bird surveys. In addition to his professional pursuits, Alexis is an active volunteer for groups such as the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) and the Dublin Naturalists’ Field Club (DNFC) and educates others about plants and ecology.
With his extensive expertise in plant identification, habitat surveying, and ecological impact assessment, Alexis has collaborated with notable organisations including Fingal County Council, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin City Council, BEC Ltd., JBA Consulting Ltd., SLR Consulting Ltd., Bord na Mona, UK Centre and Ecology and Hydrology, and more. Having established FitzGerald Ecology in 2015, this business owner rapidly became a trusted name in the industry, providing exceptional botanical and ecological consultancy services across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Founder
Alexis FitzGerald
Alexis FitzGerald is a seasoned ecologist and owner of FitzGerald Ecology, a thriving botanical and ecological consulting business based in Dublin, Ireland. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Alexis has established himself as a trusted expert in the industry.
The Founder
Alexis FitzGerald
Alexis FitzGerald is a seasoned Ecologist and Owner of FitzGerald Ecology, a thriving botanical and ecological consultancy business based in Dublin, Ireland. With over ten years of experience in the field, Alexis has established himself as a trusted expert in the industry.
Alexis’s journey in ecology began with his studies at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a B.A. in Plant Science/Botany and an M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Conservation. Armed with a solid educational foundation, he went on to work as a Consultant Ecologist at Scott Cawley Ltd., contributing to significant, nationally important projects such as detailed vegetation mapping for road schemes, ecological impact assessments, appropriate assessments, biodiversity action plans, etc. Alexis’s expertise was also instrumental in conducting various surveys, including bat activity surveys, mammal surveys, winter bird surveys, and breeding bird surveys. In addition to his professional pursuits, Alexis is an active volunteer for groups such as the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) and the Dublin Naturalists’ Field Club (DNFC) and educates others about plants and ecology.
With his extensive expertise in plant identification, habitat surveying, and ecological impact assessment, Alexis has collaborated with notable organisations including Fingal County Council, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin City Council, BEC Ltd., JBA Consulting Ltd., SLR Consulting Ltd., Bord na Mona, UK Centre and Ecology and Hydrology, and more. Having established FitzGerald Ecology in 2015, this business owner rapidly became a trusted name in the industry, providing exceptional botanical and ecological consultancy services across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
