Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants

Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants Ltd is an independently-owned environmental consultancy firm with offices in Counties Cork and Monaghan. Our work, however, is nationwide and we have been involved in projects in every county on the island of Ireland.

We have an experienced, passionate team of people at Flynn Furney with rich, varied backgrounds and qualifications in ecology, environmental science and sustainability. Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants provide solutions for all types of environmental requirements.

We are involved in everything from national infrastructure projects (including roads, drainage & sewerage schemes) to community-based projects including Tidy Towns. Our services include Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Appropriate Assessment (AA), Ecological Surveys, On-site Ecology, Site Supervision & Management Plans.

We also have extensive experience in consulting on planning and design for Greenways and Trails (walking & cycling) and in preparing Biodiversity Action Plans.

Our Skill Set
Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants Ltd is made up of a team of highly qualified, experienced people with a passion for protecting the environment. We pride ourselves on our friendly, approachable nature and grounded, practical approach to every project. We have varied backgrounds in the fields of ecology and environmental sciences, with a range of specialist skills, including the following:

• Botany
• Zoology
• Ornithology
• Freshwater Ecology
• Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
• Appropriate Assessment (AA)
• Ecological Surveys - Mammal/Bird/Fish/Tree/Plant/Insect
• Biodiversity Action Plans
• Regenerative Agriculture
• Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
• Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
• GIS – Habitat & Species Mapping
• Fisheries Management & Hydromorphology
• Electrofishing
• Trained Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs)
• Invasive Species Management
• Environmental Policy
• Training & Workshops
• Greenway, Trail & Public Park Design
• Sustainable Solutions
• Water Quality Testing & Monitoring
• Nature-Based Solutions

Appropriate Assessment (AA)
Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants have extensive experience of undertaking AAs for a variety of projects. An Appropriate Assessment (AA) is required by the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) where a project (or plan) would be likely to have a significant effect on a European, Natura 2000 designated site, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects.

ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EcIA)​
Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants have extensive experience of undertaking EcIAs for a variety of projects.

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is a process of identifying, quantifying and evaluating any potential effects of proposed developments on habitats, species and ecosystems. The findings of an assessment can help the competent authorities understand ecological issues when determining planning applications for consent.

EcIA can be used for the appraisal of projects of any scale, including the ecological component of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

BIODIVERSITY & REWILDING
For several years, Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants have been delighted to work on projects that will lead to enhancement of biodiversity at local or greater levels. These include projects that are specifically dedicated to the creation or expansion of valuable habitat types. In 2020 we assisted Monaghan County Council in the creation of a Biodiversity Park in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. In 2019 we worked with Cooney Architects on the design of a biodiversity-friendly park in Robertstown, Co. Kildare. In 2021 we wrote the Biodiversity and Development Plan for Monaghan – a Biodiversity Town. We are very happy to be developing the new Biodiversity Plan for County Cavan.

ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS
Across our team we have expertise over a range of habitat types and species groups. We have in-house capability for bird, fisheries and mammal surveys. We also have expertise in specialised areas including marine mammal observation (MMO) and Hen Harrier vantage point (VP) surveys. We are also expert in the use of River Habitat Survey (RHS) methodology.

On-Site Ecology & Management Plans
Flynn Furney has extensive experience in providing ecological supervision for a range of construction projects, including drainage and sewerage schemes, windfarms, flood relief schemes and more. We can prepare tailored Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) for each project, as well as fulfilling the role of Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) where required.