Ecology Blog
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection spread by tick bites. Ticks infected with the virus are found in parts of Europe including the UK and Asia. In England, the risk of getting it is very low however infected ticks have been identified in Thetford Forest, Hampshire/Dorset border, New Forest, and New Yorkshire Moors. Currently the UK health authorities do not have recommendations for vaccination of the local population.
Badger surveys may be required to support a planning application or when a badger sett is discovered during development works or vegetation clearance. This post gives details of why a badger survey may be needed, what it involves, and what to expect if badgers are found on your site.
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.
For any individual who is working on a new development, they will likely need to consider any environmental impact. Reptiles in the UK are protected and may require consideration.
During June, Beth our intern continues to get her hands dirty with everything ecology and manages to tick a few things of her wildlife bucket list.
Beth our MSc student continues her internship with adder handling, newt training and lots of bat work.
During April we welcome Beth England to the team. She joins our team on placement from the University of Reading to learn all about ecology surveys.
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.
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.
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.
It is that time of year again when ecologists emerge from hibernation and look to plan surveys for the coming season. The first milestone are Great Crested Newts with the survey season spread between mid-March and mid-June.
