Great crested newts (GCN) are striking amphibians which are protected under UK law, meaning that any project affecting their habitat must carefully plan for their conservation. But complying with these regulations doesn’t have to mean costly delays or disruptions. With proper planning and the right approach, you can move your project forward smoothly while supporting biodiversity.
Planning policy encourages developers and land managers to leave the biodiversity of the site in a better state than it was before. Historically, this has been assessed using solely professional judgement. Ecology by Design can help you demonstrate biodiversity net gain clearly, transparently and quantitatively using a biodiversity metric.
What are the most endangered animals in the UK at the moment? Read this report from licenced ecologists to discover the animals in decline in 2022.
What are the important environmental laws that protect endangered species in the UK? Read more from licensed ecologists.
What is the difference between an EIA, EcIA and PEA? Find out everything you need to know from Ecology by Design.
Timing ecology surveys and site work can be a bit of a minefield. Learn more with our timeline for developers, featuring the key dates throughout the year to be aware of.
Biodiversity net gain is the name given to the process of ensuring any development project mitigates the loss of biodiversity through either enhancing diversity on-site, or creating new habitats that offer biodiversity value.
During June, Alys one of our interns has got to grips with habitat classification, biodiversity net gain and plant identification.
Find out all you need to know about the Environmental Bill becoming law later this year. For conservation covenants, here is all the info.
During April three interns joined us from the MSc in Species Identification and Survey Skills course at the University of Reading. Our blog will be turned over to the three of them for a monthly post talking about their experiences and the skills they gain working with us.
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) comprises a rapid assessment to identify features of ecological interest on site or within the vicinity of the site in order to understand the impacts arising from a proposed project.
Learn everything you need to know about ecological impact assessments from experienced ecologists, including the EcIA process, lead times and costs.
The PEA Process, or preliminary ecological appraisal process, is an ecology service that identifies any ecological impact of a proposed development. In this guide, Ecology By Design takes a closer look at the process of a preliminary ecological appraisal, the costs involved, and what to expect.
This guide provides information regarding the most common protected species, where you may find them, and what needs to be done should they be discovered.
The simplest form of ecology survey is called ecology scoping. Here we offer some guidelines of what is entailed in the process.
We are increasingly getting job applications from students or recent graduates. To help them we have pulled together a mini guide on how to apply to jobs with some inside information on our processes.
An ecology consultancy is a private company that provides advice on ecological matters, often relating to how a planned development or change in land management could affect UK wildlife (including both plant and animal species).
As with all industries, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the usual function of ecological consultancies. But the show must go on as we all adjust to ‘the new normal’.
