Welcome to Harwood Biology. My name is Steve Muddiman, I am
an entomologist and ecologist with 30 years professional experience. I have
established Harwood Biology, a consultancy offering a unique combination of
best practice and innovation, providing customers with a high quality service
and outstanding value. This is achieved through a systematic, logical and
evidence-based approach, taking the best of traditional methods and combining
them with cutting-edge analysis.
Despite the complexity of much of the work carried out, reporting is simple and clear, avoiding excessive jargon and providing straightforward answers to meet the needs and expectations of clients and decision-makers.
With a core expertise covering the biology and ecology of insects and other invertebrates, I provide the following services:
Despite the complexity of much of the work carried out, reporting is simple and clear, avoiding excessive jargon and providing straightforward answers to meet the needs and expectations of clients and decision-makers.
With a core expertise covering the biology and ecology of insects and other invertebrates, I provide the following services:
Insects & Development
Addressing issues relating to biodiversity and rare
invertebrates for planning and development projects. Carrying out bespoke site
appraisals, survey and critical identification and the design and
execution of monitoring programmes. Further details.
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Insects & Business
Import and export of many products, such as plants, grain
and timber, may have implications for the accidental introduction of alien
invasive species of insect into new locations, where they may have significant
economic and environmental impacts. Services provided range from the screening of
material to the production of risk assessments. Further details.
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Insects & People
From health concerns and nuisance caused by insects to
damage and spoilage in the home and garden. Provision of an advisory,
identification and assessment service for pest and nuisance insect species. Further
details.
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Other Services
In addition to core entomology expertise I also have
extensive experience and capabilities in a range of related services:
- Botany and plant community biology
- Ecological Impact Assessment
- Aquatic macroinvertebrate analysis