We are running a FREE training course on great crested newts on the 24 & 25 April for Dynamic Dunescapes, a partnership between Plantlife and Natural England. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our spring training courses for a second year…
07
Mar
What’s it like to work at Richard Green Ecology?
Meet Alex Poole, our latest recruit, who joined us late last summer. Here's his account of how it's gone so far... "I first contacted Richard Green Ecology during my Environmental Consultancy Master’s degree at Plymouth University. As part of the…
01
Mar
Ecologist and Bat Survey Assistant Vacancies
We have several Ecologist/Bat Survey vacancies available at different grades, as detailed below. For the Ecologist/Assistant Ecologist roles, you should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, be well organised and able to manage your own diary, as…
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…
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…
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…
27
Oct
Introducing our brand new and exclusive intensive vocational training course for spring 2020 – POSTPONED
Unfortunately, due to the current Coronavirus outbreak, we have had to postpone this course. We hope to run a number of the courses in the autumn and will re-advertise once we have organised new dates. Are you an Ecology graduate…
26
Oct
Badger Class Licence to undertake sett closure and destruction of setts (CL32)
Richard Green is one of a relatively small number of consultants in England who holds this licence, having demonstrated a high level of earned recognition in this field. This licence permits persons registered under this licence to interfere with badger…
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…
Congratulations Rory on obtaining your Class 2 Bat Survey Licence!
Rory Chanter was so happy to receive his Natural England Class 2 Bat Survey Licence that he got Deva to bring in bat cakes on his behalf. Thanks Deva!