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 drain in proximity to a new hotel development. Production of survey report and assessment of the likely impacts of the installation of a new retaining wall and other developments.
Water vole survey of the banks of a field drain prior to proposed culverting. Assessment of the value of the area as habitat for water vole and other protected species. Production of a survey report.
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.
Preparation of a suite of Draft Biodiversity Habitat Action Plans for the Doncaster, including data collation and analysis, research and reference to national biodiversity targets.
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.
Detailed botanical survey of ancient woodland habitat likely to be affected by a proposed quarry restoration scheme. Development of mitigation plan.
Ecological survey of woodland likely to be affected by proposed highway improvement work. Assessment of the nature conservation value of the area and identification of features of conservation value. Assessment of impacts and suggestions for their mitigation.
Ecological survey and assessment of an area of former railway sidings. Production of a report for submission with planning application for development of small industrial units.