Ecological consultancy Avian Ecology has installed 28 staff at its new Liverpool city region headquarters. Tony McDonough reports

Avian Ecology has set up its new 2,000 sq ft headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury, installing 28 staff at the site.

Joining the 160-plus businesses at Liverpool city region’s science and innovation campus, Avian Ecology has taken space in Techspace Two, a two-storey grade-A office building.

Founded in 2007, Avian Ecology’s UK-wide environmental consultancy expertise and services span several areas including ecological survey, impact assessment, mitigation and monitoring. It has had a particular focus on renewable energy schemes.

Its parent company, Origin Enterprises, is an agri-services group that delivers technically-led services to farmers, driving sustainable and productive agriculture. The group operates through 27 companies across two continents.

Joe Whittick, technical director Avian Ecology, said: “Relocating our head office to Sci-Tech Daresbury marks an exciting new chapter for Avian Ecology and our growing team.

“We’ve seen rapid growth recently and with our team increasing by 20% over the year, now is the right time to move into this new, high-quality workspace.

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“We’ve chosen the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus for several reasons, including its extensive opportunities to collaborate with other experts in our field.

“Cross-collaboration will be invaluable as we enhance our nationwide services to deliver leading sustainable solutions, and particularly within the renewables sector.”

John Leake, business growth director at Sci-Tech Daresbury, added: “Avian Ecology is now the third company under its parent organisation, Origin Enterprises, to become part of Sci-Tech Daresbury’s high-tech community.

“They join sibling organisations Bowland Ecology and Brooks Ecological who already have a presence on campus.

“We have a strong ambition to nurture and integrate organisations that are shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future, which is why it’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Avian Ecology’s team.”