Review and proof-reading of the first draft of the Biodiversity Action Plan for Barnsley.
Botanical survey of an area of a low-lying arable reversion in the lower Went Valley. Provision of advice on the location and design of permanent and seasonal water bodies and production of a management plan to improve the value of the site for farmland and wetland birds.
Identification of Statutory sites for nature conservation interest in proximity to an existing quarry at Hampole, Doncaster. Assessment of the vulnerability of these sites to the impacts of continued quarrying activity. Production of brief report for inclusion within an IPPC application.
Desk-based study of ecological constraints present in an area of agricultural land likely to be affected by an underground gas pipeline. Collation of existing data, and consultations with a range of local environmental groups.
Ecological assessment of agricultural land and former landfill site likely to be affected by a proposed mine gas borehole. Production of an ecological survey report, assessment of possible impacts and selection of a preferred access route and borehole location.
Identification of ecological constraints and preliminary appraisal of likely ecological impacts of proposed flood alleviation options for the Upper Don catchment.
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.
Ecological assessment of the agricultural land and existing quarry workings. Production of a report for inclusion in an Environmental Statement, regarding the impacts of continued quarrying.
Ecological survey of the site of a proposed residential development within a former quarry. Evaluation of existing habitats.
Advice on design and planting of a proposed balancing lagoon. Production of a written report and annotated base plan.