We believe that ecological restoration and economic prosperity can work hand in hand. Our mission is to prove it, one project at a time.
fresh-swish began in 2009 when two ecologists noticed a gap in the market. Landowners wanted to do right by the environment but lacked access to practical, affordable guidance. What started as weekend surveys for local farmers has grown into a consultancy serving estates, councils, and corporations across Britain.
We've never lost that grassroots ethos. Every project, regardless of scale, receives the same rigorous scientific approach and genuine care. Our growth has been driven entirely by referrals—clients who saw real results and told others about it.
Today, our team includes specialists in ornithology, botany, marine biology, and carbon accounting. Yet we remain nimble, able to mobilise quickly for urgent assessments or long-term monitoring programmes alike.
These principles guide every recommendation we make and every partnership we form.
Every finding we report is backed by peer-reviewed methodology and verifiable data. We never overstate outcomes or underestimate challenges.
Environmental work succeeds when local people feel ownership. We engage communities, share knowledge, and build lasting stewardship.
Academic theory means nothing if it cannot be implemented. We design interventions that fit budgets, timelines, and real-world constraints.
Quick fixes rarely stick. Our restoration plans span decades, creating self-sustaining ecosystems rather than dependent landscapes.
Our senior consultants bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to ecological excellence.
Managing Director
Co-founder with 18 years in habitat restoration. Former researcher at the University of Cambridge specialising in wetland ecology.
Lead Ecologist
Co-founder and ornithology specialist. Has led over 200 biodiversity surveys across England and Wales.
Carbon Strategy Lead
Expert in carbon accounting and net-zero pathways. Previously advised DEFRA on agricultural emissions policy.
Compliance Director
Former Environment Agency officer with deep knowledge of UK environmental law and permitting processes.
Our team members hold qualifications and memberships recognised across the environmental sector, ensuring our work meets the highest professional standards.