PISCES Conservation Ltd

 is a well known 

environmental consultancy and software house 

with expertise in both engineering projects and 

conservation schemes. Formed in 1996 by 

experienced scientists from the UK power 

industry and major British universities,  PISCES 

has developed a skilled, practical approach to 

the provision of environmental expertise to 

industry, conservation organizations and 

teachers. We have extensive international 

experience and recent studies have included 

work in Peru, Brazil, USA, Belgium and 

Kazakhstan. 

Software

 for ecologists is one of our core 

areas; Pisces staff are working ecologists, and 

hence understand the need of researchers for 

robust, powerful and easy to use analytical 

tools. We write and sell a wide range of 

software packages covering all commonly used 

techniques and methods, and we are also happy to produce 

bespoke packages for more specialised analysis. For example, we 

have recently developed an expert system for hedgerow surveys 

and a database for conservation monitoring of butterfly numbers. 

In addition, we have a range of multimedia CDs providing images 

and information on subjects stretching from the European 

Orchidaceae to the ecology of the Amazon Basin. As well as 

writing software, we regularly hold workshops on methods of 

multivariate analysis. 

Environmental impact assessment

 is one activity where the 

strengths of PISCES staff are particularly relevant. Engineering 

and construction schemes often require a rapid, practical 

ecological survey and prediction at the scoping and final 

assessment levels. We take pride in the speed and accuracy with 

which we can undertake such tasks. The company has particular 

expertise in the assessment and mitigation of the impact of power 

generation on the environment. 

Pisces holds a large library of reports and papers on the effects of 

power plants. Much of the grey literature is almost impossible to 

obtain from libraries and we offer a reprint and photocopying 

service   visit 

www.powerstationeffects.co.uk

 for more details.