Preparation of information on key ecological resources in the South Pennines for input into a recreation and access study commissioned by Yorkshire Water, SCOSPA, and the Countryside Agency.
Ecological and environmental input into the feasibility study of a Section 20 Operating Agreement between Yorkshire Water Services and the Environment Agency for the Yorkshire Grid.
Environmental Assessment for a flood alleviation feasibility study for Walsden Water and the River Calder.
Survey and preparation of ecological chapter of an environmental statement for a proposed landfill site. Survey including botanical, amphibian, invertebrate, bird, badger, mammal and bat surveys. Assessment of impacts and proposals for mitigation.
Survey and ecological evaluation of a disused mill site and surrounding land for proposed housing development. Survey included botanical, amphibian, mammal and bat surveys. Recommendations for conservation of interests and enhancement of site.
Survey of a colliery spoil heap and associated habitats to evaluate the ecological interest of the site. Assessment of the potential impacts of proposals for tip-washing and site restoration. Preparation of mitigation proposals and enhancement options.
Preparation of ecological report on a disused sewage treatment works and assessment of the impacts of a proposed development on the wildlife present on the site.
Survey of newly-purchased land to evaluate the ecological interest, including habitat map and full species lists. Preparation of recommendations as to the potential of the site for teaching, including location of permanent quadrats, transects and other biological monitoring procedures.