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01 Feb

CQMS Safety Scheme Accreditation

Richard Green Ecology has one again been successful in gaining re-accreditation under the CQMS Safety Scheme. Accreditation ensures companies are assessed in accordance with the SSIP Core Criteria, an industry recognised standard, demonstrating compliance with UK health and safety standards. As well…

New survey licences obtained
22 Jun

New survey licences obtained

Richard has recently obtained the following survey licences from Natural England: A27 – licence to disturb cirl buntings during surveys. Whilst every effort is made to avoid disturbance of cirl buntings during observational surveys, the RSPB recommend that a Natural…

27 Mar

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Ecological Work

We are continuing to operate, despite the current Coronavirus situation, although we have had to change our working practices, including working from home and ensuring that site visits/surveys are ‘critical’ and safe to undertake. Our Coronavirus Policy will be continuously…

Developers Ordered to do More to Protect Britain’s Wildlife
26 Jul

Developers Ordered to do More to Protect Britain’s Wildlife

Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has announced new expectations on how developers can protect specific species, including using ‘hedgehog highways’ and hollow swift bricks in new build homes. The guidance, published yesterday, builds on the government’s planning rulebook adopted last…

Successful bat mitigation
23 Apr

Successful bat mitigation examples

Bat loft and ‘squeeze box’ In 2017, Richard obtained a licence from Natural England to undertake modifications to a farmhouse and outbuilding, including the re-roofing and modification of the farmhouse loft and modifications to the outbuilding. The farmhouse was used as a maternity roost…

Update on Natural England Wildlife Licence Charges
15 Feb

Update on Natural England Wildlife Licence Charges

Natural England will be implementing charges for mitigation licences in a phased manner from April 2019, with the specific timing dependent on the successful implementation of business improvements to strengthen customer service delivery. Natural England are aiming to implement the…

07 Feb

Richard Green Ecology Seminars

Richard Green Ecology is running a seminar on ‘Bats and Development’ at Sandy Park, Exeter on 15 March 2019. Aimed at those working in planning and construction/development, attendance is by invite only, although if you are interested in attending please…