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Dedicated to Understanding Britain's Landscapes

Founded in 2009, branch-elk emerged from a shared conviction that geographic knowledge should be accessible, practical, and applied with precision. Our founders, having spent years in academic research and field surveying, recognised the gap between theoretical geography and its real-world applications.

Today, we serve clients across the United Kingdom, from local planning authorities seeking watershed assessments to developers requiring detailed terrain analysis. Our approach combines traditional cartographic principles with contemporary spatial technologies.

What sets us apart is our deep familiarity with British geography. Our team has surveyed landscapes from the Orkney Islands to the Channel coast, accumulating knowledge that cannot be replicated through satellite data alone.

Geographic survey team working in mountainous terrain
15
Years of Experience
340+
Projects Completed
48
Counties Covered
12
Expert Consultants

Our Specialist Team

Bringing together expertise across physical geography, cartography, and environmental science

Professional portrait of Dr Marcus Thornfield

Dr Marcus Thornfield

Principal Geographer

Specialising in glacial geomorphology and Highland terrain analysis with over twenty years of field research experience.

Professional portrait of Catherine Mercer

Catherine Mercer

Lead Cartographer

Expert in digital elevation modelling and topographic mapping with a focus on coastal and estuarine environments.

Professional portrait of David Ashworth

David Ashworth

Watershed Specialist

Focused on hydrological mapping and flood risk assessment across English river systems.

Our Methodology

Every geographic assessment begins with understanding context. We study not only the physical characteristics of a site but its relationship to surrounding landscapes, historical land use, and potential environmental sensitivities.

Our field surveys employ a combination of traditional theodolite measurements, GPS positioning, and drone-based aerial photography. This multi-source approach ensures accuracy while capturing landscape features that single-method surveys might overlook.

  • ✓ Initial desk study and historical map analysis
  • ✓ Ground-truthing through comprehensive field surveys
  • ✓ Integration of multiple data sources
  • ✓ Peer review by senior geographic consultants
Field survey equipment and topographic maps

Work With Our Team

Discuss your project requirements with our geographic specialists.

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