Up-dated habitat survey of a former allotment site and smallholding likely to be affected by a proposed housing development. Assessment of current nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Production of updated survey report and assessment of the likely impacts of the development.
Ecological survey and assessment of a proposed housing development on a former farmyard within an urban area Production of ecological survey report and assessment of impacts of proposed development, for submission with planning application.
Ecological survey of the site of a proposed extension to an existing sand quarry. Assessment of impacts on adjacent habitats and survey of botanical interest on adjacent land.
Ecological survey and assessment of continued quarrying of building stone from an existing quarry. Protected species present. Production of ecological report for submission with planning application to extend the life of the quarry.
Ecological assessment of colliery spoil tipping development. Production of a report for inclusion in an Environmental Statement regarding the impacts of redevelopment on habitats and protected species.
Ecological assessment of an extension to an existing caravan site on land within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Production of a report for inclusion in an Environmental Statement regarding the impacts of redevelopment on priority UK Biodiversity Action Plan habitats and species.
Provision of training to HSBC volunteer group on vegetation monitoring methods, reasons for surveying and basic plant identification. Setting up and surveying fixed transects and carrying out random quadrat sampling in different grassland areas with YWT Reserve Officer and volunteer group.
Provision of training to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust volunteers on grassland habitats; including grassland ecology, management options and management requirement of special species. Site visits to limestone grassland and acid grassland sites. Part of YWT Wildlife Wealth Project.
Provision of training to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust volunteers on wetland habitats; including illustration of wetland types, wetland ecology and management. Guided walk around wetland habitats on SSSI Nature Reserve. Part of YWT Wildlife Wealth Project.
Updating mitigation scheme for the protection of Red Data Book moss species (Flamingo Moss) during proposed restoration of a former limestone quarry. Updating ecological site restoration plan and 5 year management plan prepared in 2002. Production of report for submission to Natural England and Local Authority.