Water vole survey of the banks of a small stream in proximity to a new housing development, prior to proposed channel clearance and creation of stormwater lagoon. Assessment of the value of the area as habitat for water vole. Production of a survey report assessing the possible impact of proposed work.
Water vole survey of the banks of a roadside drain prior to proposed culverting. Assessment of the value of the area as habitat for water vole. Production of a survey report.
Identification of ecological assets within the Thirsk Internal Drainage Board area to identify features of high conservation interest and guide future management.
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.
Review-of Natural Heritage Sites (NHS). Site survey, preparation of revised site maps, descriptions and evaluation of ecological interest. Assessment of sites for retention within the register of sites for development control purposes, planning appeals and input to the Borough’s Biodiversity Action Plan
Habitat survey of land adjacent to proposed quarry extension. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value.
Ecological screening survey and evaluation of ecological interest of 50 potential housing allocation sites. To assist development control services and preparation of the revised Unitary Development Plan.
Extended Phase 1 habitat survey of the grounds of a country hotel. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Development of management guidelines for Serpentine lakes and woodland. Production of survey report and management plan guidelines.
Extended Phase 1 habitat survey of a former allotment site and smallholding likely to affected by a proposed housing development. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Production of survey report and assessment of the likely impacts of the development.
Extended Phase 1 habitat survey of a former quarry site likely to affected by a proposed housing development. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Production of survey report and assessment of the likely impacts of the development.