Survey of river corridors under bridges owned by Railtrack to determine the potential ecological impact of scour protection works to the river bed and associated landforms. Preparation of impact assessments and proposed mitigation.
Survey of 85 ditches on Hatfield Chase, evaluation of nature conservation interest and comparison with past surveys. Creation of database for all existing information.
Research and preparation of a report on the management of ditches and drains on Hatfield Chase including a review of the needs and constraints of both agriculture and nature conservation.
Follow-on work from 1996 to complete the re-survey of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSI). Preparation of site maps, descriptions and evaluation of ecological interest. Assessment of site for inclusion in a final register of sites for development control purposes, planning appeals and input to the Borough’s Biodiversity Action Plan.
Preparation of ecological report on a disused sewage treatment works and assessment of the impacts of a proposed development on the wildlife present on the site.
Survey of a colliery spoil heap and associated habitats to evaluate the ecological interest of the site. Assessment of the potential impacts of proposals for tip-washing and site restoration. Preparation of mitigation proposals and enhancement options.
Survey and ecological evaluation of a disused mill site and surrounding land for proposed housing development. Survey included botanical, amphibian, mammal and bat surveys. Recommendations for conservation of interests and enhancement of site.
Ecological survey, and assessment of the potential impacts of proposed Motorway Service Area including habitat map, species list, potential impacts and mitigation as part of environmental statement.
Survey and preparation of ecological chapter of an environmental statement for a proposed landfill site. Survey including botanical, amphibian, invertebrate, bird, badger, mammal and bat surveys. Assessment of impacts and proposals for mitigation.
Re-survey of lengths of drains of known nature conservation interest to examine potential effects of low water levels.