One of Somerset's leading ecological consultancies has revealed its new look amid a rebrand.

What was previously called First Ecology will now operate under the new name and brand of Somerset Wildlife Trust Consultancy (SWTC).

This comes after significant changes in the regulatory environment, primarily from the Environment Act 2021, which the company says has created an opportunity to expand and offer a more comprehensive service to its clients.

<hr>

Read more: Eat the Bird in Taunton to feature on Come Dine With Me

<hr>

The move to rebrand is seen as aligning with these advancements, and contributing to growth and innovation for future developments.

Helen Ward, consultancy manager at SWTC, said: "We’re excited about the new brand – our offer has evolved to the point where we are able to deliver a full range of ecological and land management consulting services, providing clients with everything they need for planning and statutory purposes in one place.

"We needed a new and future-proof brand to operate under, and one that also reflects our ability to leverage the enormous expertise of the charity’s conservation team – something that makes our offer unique and highly credible and dependable – which is particularly valuable in new markets such as carbon and biodiversity."