Ecological assessment of agricultural land and existing well-sites likely to be affected by proposed extensions to gas boreholes. Production of ecological survey reports and assessment of possible impacts relating to protected and European protected species.
Preparation of restoration scheme for sandstone quarry within the Northumberland National Park, including method statement for the creation of acid grassland and upland heathland. Production of detailed landscaping specification and five-year aftercare management schedule for naturally-revegetated, sown, and planted areas.
Preparation of translocation method statement for transfer of species-rich turf from site affected by development. Production of detailed landscaping specification and five-year aftercare management schedule and post-translocation monitoring.
Preparation of detailed management plan, including management maps, and management schedule for country park and Millennium Green on restored site of former glass waste tip.
Preparation of paper for submission within Volume 8 of the ‘Thorne and Hatfield Moors Papers’ journal. Reporting on the findings of drain surveys undertaken by the Forum in 2007 and reviewing historic data for the sites.
Phase 1 survey of 24 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.
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey of recently-restored disused limestone quarry (formerly used as an unofficial tyre dump). Preparation of detailed botanical lists for existing habitats to provide a baseline for monitoring the success of green hay used in the restoration of species-rich limestone grassland.
Phase 1 and faunal survey of open ditch and roadside hedgerow affected by proposed development. Assessment of potential to support protected species (water vole). Production of survey report, map and analysis of current ecological value and provision of mitigation advice.
Ecological survey and assessment of a proposed electricity substation development next to an urban churchyard. Production of ecological survey report and assessment of impacts of proposed development for submission with planning application.
Extended Phase 1 and faunal survey of existing flood attenuation lagoon where extension to a parking area was proposed. Production of survey report, map and analysis of current ecological value and identification of potential impacts of proposed works.