National Vegetation Classification Survey of washland habitats beside a tidal section of the lower River Don. Production of survey reports, maps and analysis of current ecological value. Provision of recommendations for increasing habitat diversity.
National Vegetation Classification Survey and River Corridor Survey of Oxton Dumble and Dover Beck as part of long-running monitoring programme to assess the effectiveness of flow augmentation schemes. Production of survey reports and analysis of current water level conditions and possible causes of desiccation of wet woodland habitat.
Preparation of Hydroecological report into the water level requirements for wetlands, reedbeds and mire habitats at a Local Nature Reserve. Investigation of potential sources of water for re-wetting.
Vegetation and hedgerow survey and assessment of impacts of washland creation on stream-side habitats. Provision of advice on re-establishment of wetland habitats.
Water vole and vegetation survey of a section of Kilby Foxton Canal SSSI affected by proposed narrow boat moorings. Production of survey report.
Vegetation Surveys and assessment of water-level conditions and current ecological status of Upper Dunsforth Carrs SSSI. Preparation of advice for works to allow the implementation of a Water Level Management Plan for the site.
Identification of ecological assets within the Thirsk Internal Drainage Board area to identify features of high conservation interest and guide future management.
Detailed transect and quadrat vegetation monitoring of floodplain meadows and upper moorland/blanket bog catchments in upper Wharfedale. The data provide a baseline for monitoring upland and floodplain changes induced by moor-grip-blocking project undertaken by the Environment Agency.
hird year of a three-year programme of vegetation monitoring of River Ouse foreshore using the National Vegetation Classification system. Three year monitoring of re-seeded flood embankment using quadrat sampling methods.
Second year of a three-year programme of vegetation monitoring of River Ouse foreshore using the National Vegetation Classification system. Three year monitoring of re-seeded flood embankment using quadrat sampling methods.