Preparation of detailed management plan for an area of public open space on land adjacent to an ancient woodland and Local Wildlife Site. Preparation of management maps, detailed management specification for acid grassland, lichen-bryophyte heath and woodland habitats to maximise their value for invertebrates, birds and mammals.
Ecological survey of the site of previously-quarried land in preparation for re-commencement of quarrying activity. Detailed botanical and faunal assessment of ecological interests and assessment of impacts on the revegetated parts of the site and on adjacent habitats. Assessment of birdstrike risk to the adjacent airport. Preparation of report for submission with application for the […]
Ecological survey of farmland on site of potential future sand quarry and assessment of botanical interest on adjacent land.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.