Identification of ecological constraints on, and appraisal of likely ecological impacts of, proposed flood alleviation options for the River Leven.
Third 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;
Habitat quality assessment and National Vegetation Classification survey of Craven and Ingleborough Limestone complex.
Detailed transect and quadrat vegetation monitoring of floodplain meadows and upper moorland/blanket bog catchments in upper Wharfedale. The data provide a baseline for monitoring upland and floodplain changes induced by moor-grip-blocking project undertaken by the Environment Agency.
Identification of ecological and environmental constraints for the River Nidd catchment. Collation of data and consultation with nature conservation organisations.
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 survey and assessment of impact of a proposed abattoir development. Scoping exercise and production of an Ecology report for inclusion in an Environmental Statement.
Ecological assessment of hedges, drains and roadside verges at the site of a proposed roundabout. Assessment of existing nature conservation value and production of a report regarding the impacts of road improvement work.
First 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.;
Contract dealing with planning-related enquiries in the Humber to Pennines Team Area. February to September 2000. Responding to consultations, providing advice on protected species and completing casework.