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Wildlife Box Installation

Nesting & Roosting Solutions for Birds, Bats & Biodiversity Gains

At Black Mountains Tree Consultancy, we offer wildlife box installation services as part of our ecological design solutions. These include carefully selected and installed bird, bat, owl and mammal boxes that support site biodiversity and help meet ecological enhancement goals on both private and development sites.

Whether you’re aiming to meet planning conditions, support local wildlife populations or enhance existing habitats, we’ll advise on the right features, locations, and maintenance considerations to maximise ecological value.

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Why Install Wildlife Boxes?

Modern landscapes especially in urban or semi-rural areas often lack suitable natural cavities for nesting and roosting. Wildlife boxes provide immediate, low-intervention habitat options that can:

  • Encourage breeding for birds, bats, owls, and small mammals
  • Support protected species and biodiversity net gain (BNG)
  • Help satisfy planning or ecological survey recommendations
  • Enrich existing habitats in parks, schools, woodlands or gardens
  • Increase environmental value on estate grounds or public spaces
We offer advice on siting, species suitability, and long-term maintenance to ensure every box installation delivers measurable benefit.
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What We Provide

We supply and install a range of habitat boxes tailored to your site and species goals. These include:
  • Bird boxes – Including open-fronted, hole-fronted and multi-species options
  • Bat boxes – For pipistrelle and other native bat species
  • Owl boxes – Especially barn owl and tawny owl designs
  • Mammal boxes – For dormice, hedgehogs, or general small mammals
  • Tree-mounted or structure-mounted options available
  • Siting recommendations based on sunlight, orientation and height
  • Advice on maintenance schedules and seasonal use
All our installations are carried out in line with current ecological best practice, and can be included as part of a wider tree, woodland, or habitat management plan.
Wildlife support services often include habitat creation, species surveys, and ecological enhancements that help native plants and animals thrive.

Ideal Settings for Wildlife Box Installation

  • Public parks & open spaces
  • School grounds or educational sites
  • Estates and large gardens
  • Development plots with ecological mitigation needs
  • Nature reserves and community woodland areas
  • Churchyards, farms and wildlife corridors
Boxes may also be used to compensate for lost habitat during tree works or as part of planning conditions recommended by ecological consultants.

Why Choose Black Mountains?

  • Tree-based approach to habitat integration
  • Experience working alongside ecologists and planning teams
  • Knowledge of species-specific needs and behaviours
  • Recommendations based on real tree structure and placement
  • Integration with wider habitat creation or woodland plans
  • Independent advice – we do not resell or profit from specific brands

Book a Wildlife Box Assessment

We provide wildlife box advice and installation services across all of Wales, the West Midlands, South West England and beyond. Whether you need one bat box or a full ecological enhancement package, we’ll ensure your trees are working harder for biodiversity.

Encourage wildlife and enhance your site’s ecological value.

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FAQ: Wildlife Box Installation

Why install wildlife boxes?
They provide safe nesting and roosting spots for birds, bats and mammals, especially where natural cavities are scarce or tree work has removed habitat.
Yes – they’re ideal for private gardens, large estates, or any site looking to support local biodiversity.
Birds, bats, tawny owls, dormice, hedgehogs and more — depending on box type and placement.
We can specify, source, and install trusted designs from reputable manufacturers suited to the species and setting or we can build and install your own bespoke design.
This depends on species — bird boxes often go 2–4 metres high, bat boxes 4m+, and owl boxes much higher in open, sheltered areas.
Boxes can be fitted using non-invasive fixings that allow for natural tree movement and growth.
Yes – many designs can be fitted to walls, barns or poles where trees aren’t suitable or available.
Typically once a year, in autumn or winter. We can provide guidance on box maintenance and monitoring.
Yes – they’re often recommended in ecology reports for developments under Biodiversity Net Gain or protected species mitigation.
Pricing depends on the number and type of boxes, site access and reporting needs. Contact us for a tailored quote.