Blom Ecologie

What Blom Ecologie does

Blom Ecologie B.V. is a Dutch ecological consultancy founded in 2012, headquartered in Waardenburg with a second office in Apeldoorn, operating as an independent private limited company. The firm advises on ecological issues, nature legislation, area protection, and species research for spatial development projects across natural, rural, and urban environments in the Netherlands. Core service lines include ecological quickscans, species-specific research (soortenonderzoek), environmental permit applications (omgevingsvergunning), area protection assessments (Natura 2000 / Gebiedsbescherming), Species Management Plans (SMPs), nitrogen deposition research using the AERIUS Calculator, BREEAM-NL ecology certification, and complex ecological supervision during construction. The firm employs specialized field methods including environmental DNA (e-DNA) analysis, temperature and bat acoustic loggers, GIS data processing via QGIS, and a proprietary veldwerkapp for field data collection. Blom Ecologie has also developed SMPviewer, an interactive web tool providing a nationwide overview of Species Management Plans in the Netherlands.

The company's customer base spans government agencies (Rijkswaterstaat, water boards, provinces, municipalities, Staatsbosbeheer), housing corporations undertaking large-scale renovation programs, project developers and contractors, nature management organizations, healthcare institutions, and heritage property foundations. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees on per-engagement contracts, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customer acquisition relies on direct outreach, a website quote request form, project portfolio showcasing, industry network membership (Netwerk Groene Bureaus, DGBC partner page), and the SMPviewer platform. Multi-year framework engagements, notably the permanent ecological advisor role within the Maaskracht consortium for Rijkswaterstaat's Maas floodplain maintenance, anchor recurring revenue. The firm is actively hiring across project leader, cluster leader, and ecologist roles, with five current vacancies signaling operational scaling.

Name

Blom Ecologie

Legal name

Blom Ecologie B.V.

Website

https://blomecologie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blom Ecologie is a Dutch ecological consultancy advising on nature legislation, species research, and area protection for government agencies, housing corporations, contractors, and nature organizations across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ecological Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Facility Siting, Permitting & Land-Use Regulatory Compliance (Multi-media Permitting, Zoning/Entitlements Support) (EUAHABAH)

Keywords

• Ecological consultancy
• Nature legislation
• Species research
• Environmental permitting
• BREEAM ecology

Headquarters

HQ city

Waardenburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ecological Consulting Services: Blom Ecologie generates revenue through project-based consulting engagements. Services include ecological quickscans, species research, permit applications (omgevingsvergunning), ecological supervision during construction, BREEAM ecology assessments, nitrogen research (stikstofonderzoek), and area protection assessments. Revenue is earned through professional service fees for specific project engagements, likely on a per-project or contract basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blom Ecologie is a Dutch ecological consultancy that provides project-based advisory services including ecological quickscans, species-specific research, environmental permit applications (omgevingsvergunning), Natura 2000 area protection assessments, nitrogen deposition studies, BREEAM ecology certification, species management plans (SMP), and ecological supervision during construction. The firm serves government agencies (provinces, municipalities, water boards), housing corporations, developers, contractors, and nature management organizations across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Blom Ecologie offers a comprehensive suite of ecological advisory services organized across three main service lines: Natuuronderzoek- en advies (ecological research and advisory), Natuurwetgeving (nature legislation compliance), and specialized project services. The core offerings include Quickscan Natuur for initial assessments, Soortenonderzoek for species-specific research, and Omgevingsvergunning services for environmental permitting. Their digital product portfolio includes SMPviewer, an interactive web viewer for Species Management Plans in the Netherlands. Nature legislation services cover Gebiedsbescherming (area protection/Natura 2000), Stikstofonderzoek (nitrogen deposition analysis using AERIUS Calculator), Soortenmanagementplan (SMP), and KRW-beleid testing. Advisory services include Monitoring en inventarisatie, Biodiversiteit en natuurinclusiviteit, Beheer- en inrichtingsplannen, Specialistische ecologische vraagstukken, Complexe ecologische begeleiding, and BREEAM Ecologie certification support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quickscan Natuur Initial ecological assessment consisting of a site visit and desktop study to determine whether planned activities may conflict with nature legislation, identifying protected species and areas. Targeted at developers, contractors, and government agencies planning spatial interventions.
• Soortenonderzoek Species-specific research to determine presence of protected plants and animals and their habitat functions, conducted for spatial developments, management evaluations, or species distribution inventories.
• Omgevingsvergunning flora- en fauna-activiteit Environmental permit service for flora and fauna activities, including preparation of mitigation plans and submission through the Omgevingsloket for projects affecting protected species.
• Gebiedsbescherming Area protection services including Voortoets Natura 2000 assessments, ecologische voortoets, and passende beoordeling for activities in or near protected Natura 2000 areas.
• Soortenmanagementplan (SMP) Species management planning for large-area spatial developments, enabling area-wide environmental permits that map protected species populations and implement measures to maintain their conservation status.
• Stikstofonderzoek Nitrogen deposition research using AERIUS Calculator to assess project impacts on Natura 2000 areas, including quickscan, calculations, ecological voortoets, passende beoordeling, and ADC-toets.
• Toetsing aan het KRW-beleid en advies Water Framework Directive (Kaderrichtlijn Water) compliance testing and advice for assessing effects of physical interventions on biological quality elements of surface water bodies.
• SMPviewer Interactive web viewer developed by Blom Ecologie showing existing Species Management Plans in the Netherlands, allowing citizens and businesses to check SMP status within municipalities. Available at https://blomecologie.nl/natuurwetgeving/smp-viewer.
• Natuur in de Wijk Urban biodiversity enhancement program in partnership with Orbis, working with residents to increase biodiversity and implement climate adaptation measures through plantings and animal facilities in private gardens.
• Monitoring en inventarisatie Species and nature area monitoring and inventory services including SNL monitoring for Natuurnetwerk Nederland areas and Natura 2000 area assessments.
• Biodiversiteit en natuurinclusiviteit Biodiversity and nature-inclusive design advisory services helping clients select appropriate species, design, and management practices to enhance biodiversity in their projects.
• Beheer- en inrichtingsplannen Management and design plans for natural, rural, and urban areas, ranging from BREEAM-level detail plans to large-scale infrastructure and nature management plans.
• Specialistische ecologische vraagstukken Specialized ecological consulting for complex issues such as population decline, undesirable side effects, economic damage, public health risks, or species introductions.
• Complexe ecologische begeleiding Complex ecological project supervision during spatial interventions, infrastructure, and maintenance work to prevent negative effects on protected species based on ecological work protocols.
• BREEAM Ecologie BREEAM sustainability certification advisory for land use and ecology category, covering BREEAM-NL Nieuwbouw, In Use, Gebiedsontwikkeling, and Sloop certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully relocated an entire maternity colony of common pipistrelle bats from a demolition site to four specially installed bat boxes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OrbiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlom Ecologie collaborates with Orbis on the 'Natuur in de Wijk' (Nature in the Neighborhood) initiative, which aims to increase biodiversity in urban areas by working with residents to add vegetation and animal facilities in private gardens. The project targets municipalities across the Netherlands and has already engaged 13 municipalities in North Brabant with promising results.
• Maaskracht Consortium (Aannemersbedrijf M.J. Smits, Van de Wetering, Aannemersbedrijf Van Wijlen, Tenders & Projects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlom Ecologie acts as the permanent ecological advisor to the Maaskracht consortium, which has been contracted by Rijkswaterstaat for multi-year maintenance of river floodplains along the ~200km Maas trajectory. Blom Ecologie provides ecological inspections, guidance, and planning for species protection and Natura 2000 compliance.
• Waterschap Brabantse DeltamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterschap Brabantse Delta contracted the Martens en van Oord and KWS combination to improve water barriers along the Mark, Dintel, and Vliet rivers. Blom Ecologie provides ecological guidance for the project.
• Stichting Das&BoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlom Ecologie coordinated with Stichting Das&Boom when designing and building an artificial badger sett (kunstburcht) as mitigation for the loss of a badger flight pipe due to residential development in Molenhoek.
• Zoogdiervereniging (Dutch Mammal Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlom Ecologie collaborated with the Zoogdiervereniging during the Fort Honswijk renovation project to develop mitigation measures for nine bat species due to the fort's unique regional importance for bats.
• Bureau Stadsnatuur RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlom Ecologie collaborated with Bureau Stadsnatuur Rotterdam to develop a robust mitigation plan for bat protection during sustainable renovation of apartment complexes in Rotterdam's Ommoord district.
• Paul Tesser ArchitectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between ecologist and architect to design an alternative habitat for crested newts in Bilthoven, including a gently sloping shore, suitable water plants for egg-laying, and stone piles for winter hibernation.
• Buro SRO (Arnhem)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlom Ecologie worked with Buro SRO from Arnhem on the Bommelwereld project, conducting species-specific research for protected species and a 'Nee-tenzij toets' assessment for development within the Gelders Natuurnetwerk.
• DGBC (Dutch Green Building Council)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBlom Ecologie has a partner page on the DGBC website, positioning itself as a provider of BREEAM ecology assessments for new builds and existing buildings under the Land Use & Ecology category.
• BAM WonenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with BAM Wonen on a temperature study of roof spaces in Mierlo housing complexes, investigating the effect of insulation on attic temperatures relevant to nesting house sparrows and swifts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Antea Group: Antea Group is a major Dutch engineering and environmental consulting firm providing ecology, spatial planning, water, and infrastructure services to public-sector clients. It competes head-to-head with Blom Ecologie on area protection, BREEAM ecology, and stikstofonderzoek engagements.
• Natuurbalans - Limes Divergens: Natuurbalans is a Dutch ecological consultancy delivering species inventories, Natura 2000 monitoring, and ecological supervision for infrastructure and housing projects. It is a comparable niche specialist competing for similar Dutch government and developer contracts.
• Regelink Ecologie & Landschap: Regelink is a Dutch ecological consultancy offering species research, area protection, and ecological supervision for spatial development projects. It serves the same municipal, provincial, and contractor client base as Blom Ecologie across the Netherlands.
• Tauw: Tauw is a Dutch engineering and environmental consultancy offering ecology, soil, water, and sustainability services to municipalities, provinces, and industrial clients across the Netherlands. It directly competes with Blom Ecologie on ecological quickscans, Natura 2000 assessments, and species research projects.
• Witteveen+Bos: Witteveen+Bos is a Dutch engineering consultancy with a dedicated ecology and water team that delivers ecological assessments, KRW advisory, and area-protection work for water boards and Rijkswaterstaat — overlapping directly with Blom Ecologie's project portfolio.
• Bureau Waardenburg (now part of Sweco): Bureau Waardenburg is a heritage Dutch ecology consultancy specializing in species research, Natura 2000, and applied ecological fieldwork. Its service portfolio and client base (government, water boards, developers) closely mirror Blom Ecologie's, making it a natural head-to-head competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco Nederland: Sweco is a large European engineering consultancy with a strong Dutch presence in ecology, water, and infrastructure. It serves many of the same municipalities, water boards, and contractors as Blom Ecologie, often absorbing ecological scope into broader framework contracts.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Royal HaskoningDHV is a global Dutch engineering consultancy offering ecology, water, and sustainability services to public and private clients. It competes with Blom Ecologie on large Rijkswaterstaat, water-board, and provincial assignments as part of multi-disciplinary consortia.
• Arcadis Nederland: Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and environmental consultancy with a large Dutch practice spanning ecology, water, and sustainability. It competes with Blom Ecologie on major multi-disciplinary tenders while also offering broader engineering services.

Emerging players

• Bureau Stadsnatuur Rotterdam: Bureau Stadsnatuur is a smaller Rotterdam-based ecology practice focused on urban species (notably bats and birds) and nature-inclusive urban design. It is an established partner to Blom Ecologie on certain projects but also competes for the same municipal and housing-corporation contracts in urban areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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