Fishtrack undertake commissions to assess the quality and extent of suitable habitats for various species ranging from fish, both salmonid and coarse species to native white clawed crayfish and in general geomorphological terms and river function. We design and create mathematical models to predict spawning suitability for a range of species. Recent work of this type included spawning habitat suitability indicies for Natural England and the Broads Authority on pike and cyprinid species. we are involved with the Environment Agency on pike spawning site identification and assessments of suitability of habitats as nursery areas and spawning habitat. Our data is used by regulators and conservationists alike and can also be designed to be incorporated into GIS layers, providing habitat suitability mapping over a large scale.

On a hands-on level, our field staff physically map species habitats and assess them for potential improvements adopting a cost benefit approach, starting with the easiest gains at the most cost effective to the harder projects requiring more work and funding.  Our ecological and biological background trained staff understand species requirements and are able to quickly identify habitat issues and potential management concerns that require addressing. We provide detailed reporting and recommendations and also offer to oversee works as part of our services.  Monitoring of target species on a regular basis provides success quantification of projects and ensures projects achieve what they set out to achieve. we produce reports based upon works carried out the their success criteria for presentation to regulators.