Assistance with identification of sites where the creation of new limestone grassland might be feasible and where restoration management to bring existing grasslands into a favourable condition should be targeted by the YWTs Limestone Grassland Project.
Phase 1 survey of 35 Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council’s Local Wildlife Sites (formerly Sites of Scientific Interest (SSI)) Preparation of site packages and register of sites for development control, planning appeals and input to the Borough’s Biodiversity Action Plan.
Monitoring survey of orchid translocation site to assess plant establishment, record numbers of orchid rosettes and flowering spikes, carry out botanical survey and identify any management tasks required to maintain the site. Preparation of report of the monitoring surveys for submission to the Local Planning Authority.
Ecological survey and assessment of a proposed development site on farmland adjacent to existing housing. Production of ecological survey report and assessment of impacts of proposed residential and commercial developments, for submission with planning application.
Ecological survey and assessment of an extension to an existing static caravan and camping site. Assessment of current nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value including the potential for the site to support European Protected Species (hazel dormouse). Production of a report regarding the impacts of development on habitats and species, and suggestions for mitigation.
Detailed Phase 1, and botanical survey of woodland to support application for small-scale development to assist with sustainable woodland management. Assessment of current nature conservation value of the whole woodland and identification of features of conservation value. Assessment of the potential for trees to support European Protected Species (bats). Preparation of assessment report including advice on mitigation to minimise impacts.
Ecological assessment of the proposed site of two small wind turbines. Assessment of potential impacts on roosting barn owl and bats and preparation of mitigation advice. Production of a report for submission with the planning application.
Ecological survey of farmland on site of potential future sand quarry and assessment of botanical interest on adjacent land.
Ecological survey of the site of previously-quarried land in preparation for re-commencement of quarrying activity. Detailed botanical and faunal assessment of ecological interests and assessment of impacts on the revegetated parts of the site and on adjacent habitats. Assessment of birdstrike risk to the adjacent airport. Preparation of report for submission with application for the discharge of mineral planning conditions.
Extended Phase 1 habitat survey of farmland and surrounding habitats likely to be affected by proposed sand and gravel quarry. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Production of Ecology Chapter of Environmental Statement including detailed ecological advice on restoration to create open water and wetlands of value to wildlife.