Environmental Science
We provide robust scientific evidence, policy advice and practical support to organisations whose activities impact the environment. From pollinator research and land use modelling to eDNA testing and economic appraisals, our work helps governments, businesses and farmers make better decisions for agriculture, ecosystems and society.
Our environmental science services
Fera's wide-ranging collaborations, partnerships and scientific studies enable us to provide robust evidence, advice and support to organisations whose activities impact the natural environment. We advise policymakers on how best to deploy limited resources for the maximum and enduring benefit of agriculture, ecosystems, and societies, and we support farmers, growers and chemical manufacturers in minimising the environmental impacts of their work. Our ground-breaking research on pollinators, land use, and environmental DNA puts us at the forefront of applied environmental science in the UK and beyond.
Do you have an environmental challenge you'd like to discuss?
Get in touchOver a century of scientific heritage
Independent, rigorous, and trusted by governments and industry for more than 100 years.
Science at every scale
We advise individual farmers and inform national government policy — often on the same evidence base.
100+ peer-reviewed papers per year
Our environmental and agricultural research is documented across a range of respected journals.
Nationally important datasets
We are custodians of long-term datasets on pesticide usage, biodiversity and land use that underpin evidence-based policy across the UK.
Our work spans the full breadth of environmental science from pesticide usage surveillance and agri-environment scheme evaluation to UAV remote sensing and economic policy appraisal. Whatever the scale of the challenge, we bring the scientific rigour, the long-term datasets and the interdisciplinary expertise to help you act with confidence.
LAND360
Is Fera’s natural capital mapping and assessment service. LAND360 accurately maps, measures and models the biodiversity and carbon value of land - giving land-related stakeholders the data and evidence required to make informed decisions.
Remote Sensing, GIS & Spatial Data Science
Our remote sensing, GIS and spatial data capability integrates drone surveys, satellite imagery, advanced image processing, GIS, spatial data modelling and IoT expertise, to deliver high-resolution, evidence-based insights for multiple private and public sector customers.
