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What is an Ecological Survey?

What is an Ecological Survey?

As experts and providers of ecological surveys, Ecology by Design is happy to provide an ultimate guide to what an ecology survey is, that encompasses everything you may need to know about conducting an ecology survey, including the reasons behind them, the features and stages involved, and the end results.

What is Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework

What is Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework

Paragraph 79 (formerly Paragraph 55) is part of the National Planning Policy Framework updated in February 2019. This paragraph refers to the circumstances in which planning applications to build new, isolated homes in the countryside can be considered.

July - Snakes, lizards and all things reptilian

July - Snakes, lizards and all things reptilian

Beth has spent a great deal of time working with reptiles this month, this year we have had projects with all six species of reptile occurring in the UK.

May - Adder handling, GCN training and lots of Bats!

May - Adder handling, GCN training and lots of Bats!

Beth our MSc student continues her internship with adder handling, newt training and lots of bat work.

Advice, a Violet Beetle and a Lady in Blue

Advice, a Violet Beetle and a Lady in Blue

Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.

There’s an Owl in my Soffit

There’s an Owl in my Soffit

Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.

Zoo Nights and Hairy Pappus

Zoo Nights and Hairy Pappus

Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.

Have I Got Newts for You...

Have I Got Newts for You...

Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.

Emerging technologies in ecology

Emerging technologies in ecology

This year is going to be really interesting in the ecology world. There are various new and exciting technologies being introduced that could really change the way ecology surveys are conducted.

We are in business

We are in business

Ecology by Design Ltd opens its doors, offering a wide range of ecological services to its clients.