Ecological, recreational and archaeological survey of selected wetland sites to the east of Doncaster and preparation of a report on the current status of the sites with regard to groundwater levels.
Mapping of the nationally scarce Myriophyllum verticillatum at Barnsley Canal.
Ecological and environmental input into the feasibility study of a Section 20 Operating Agreement between Yorkshire Water Services and the Environment Agency for the Yorkshire Grid.
Identification of ecological resources within the Don and Dearne Green Corridors Area as part of a landscape and recreational assessment for the Countryside Commission.
Collation of data on ditch surveys on Hatfield Chase, evaluation of changes in nature conservation interest and recommendations for conservation management.
Survey of the River Torne, Hatfield Chase, for evidence of water vole and preparation of a survey report.
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.
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.
Survey of 85 ditches on Hatfield Chase, evaluation of nature conservation interest and comparison with past surveys. Creation of database for all existing information.
Conservation design of river meanders and enhancement of river corridor, reinstatement of water body and works to improve wildlife value of washlands.