National Vegetation Classification Survey of washland habitats beside a tidal section of the lower River Don. Production of survey reports, maps and analysis of current ecological value. Provision of recommendations for increasing habitat diversity.
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.
Provision of updated assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value likely to be affected by proposed new link road.
Phase 1 and NVC survey of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council’s Sites of Scientific Interest (SSI) as part of the preparation of the Local Development Framework and to provide data for the Doncaster Biodiversity Action Plan.
Biodiversity assessment of works to Yorkshire Water water treatment facilities. Identification of Ecological constraints and preparation of guidance and recommendations for the works contractors.