Biodiversity assessment of works to Yorkshire Water water treatment facilities. Identification of Ecological constraints and preparation of guidance and recommendations for the works contractors.
Water vole survey of a roadside drain next to a proposed domestic dwelling. Assessment of the value of the drain as habitat for water vole. Ecological survey of the proposed development area and adjacent paddock. Production of a survey report for submission to the Internal Drainage Board and Local Authority.
Water vole survey of a roadside drain next to domestic dwelling. Assessment of the value of the area as habitat for water vole. Production of a survey report for submission to the Internal Drainage Board.
Follow-up water vole survey and supervision of excavation works in proximity to drain. Preparation of site visit reports for Local Authority Planning Ecologist.
Co-ordination of protected species (bat) survey at an active magnesian limestone quarry in connection with ecological monitoring for the Wildlife Trust’s ‘Biodiversity Benchmark’ award.
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.
Assistance with preparation of a Species Audit, additional Biodiversity Habitat Action Plans and habitat distribution maps.
Extended Phase 1 habitat survey of former railway works to be affected by proposed decontamination and redevelopment. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Production of Ecology Chapter for inclusion within an Environmental Statement.
Follow-up detailed botanical survey of ancient woodland habitat likely to be affected by a new quarry entrance road.
Botanical survey, and general faunal survey of back gardens. Assessment of ecological value and habitat quality and identification of ecological constraints to proposed residential development.