Review and proof-reading of the first draft of the Biodiversity Action Plan for Barnsley.
Co-ordinator and Liaison Officer for the third year of a three year Biodiversity Implementation project in the Humber to Pennines area.
Second year of a three-year contract dealing with planning-related enquiries in the Humber to Pennines Team Area. Responding to consultations, providing advice on protected species and completing casework.
Water vole survey of the banks of the River Aire in proximity to a stone road bridge. Assessment of the value of the area as habitat for protected species including water vole, badger, bats, freshwater crayfish and otter. Production of a survey report assessing the possible impact of proposed works to protect Swillington road bridge from erosion.
Water vole survey of a section of the River Meden likely to be affected by the proposed construction of a surface water sewer and culvert outlet. Assessment of the impact of a new discharge pipe on water vole habitat and production of a survey report for submission to the Environment Agency.
Water vole survey of a tributary of the River Derwent likely to be affected by re-laying of a drinking-water supply pipe. Production of a brief survey report (including standard survey report forms) for submission to the Environment Agency.
Identification of ecological constraints and preliminary appraisal of likely ecological impacts of proposed flood alleviation options for the Upper Don catchment.
Identification of ecological and environmental constraints for the River Nidd catchment. Collation of data and consultation with nature conservation organisations.
Review and updating of environmental appraisal report. Identifying the likely ecological impacts of proposed flood alleviation options for the River Calder at Callis Bridge.
Identification of ecological constraints on, and appraisal of likely ecological impacts of, proposed flood alleviation options for the River Eden Site of Special Scientific Interest and candidate Special Area of Conservation.