In partnership with Halcrow Group, we produced a research report for the Highways Agency entitled A review of bat mitigation in relation to highway severance and a new bat advice note for Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) (currently…
Ecological Review and Design for the Welsh Government on A487 Porthmadog Bypass
In partnership with Halcrow and Holland Bryan Associates we are part of the WG Employer’s Agent team, reviewing and approving ecological method statements for the construction of the A487 Porthmadog, Tremadog and Minffordd Bypass, a new road through an extremely…
Ecological Assessment of Proposed Wind Farms
We recently completed ecological assessment of two proposed windfarms in Devon for Infinergy, including detailed bat and bird surveys. We are also currently working on another wind farm proposal for REG Power.
Protected Species Surveys for Imerys Minerals
We are undertaking protected species surveys and subsequent European protected species licence applications for a number of Imery sites in Devon and Cornwall, where buildings are to be demolished as part of asset management and health and safety policy.
Survey and Assessment for Devon County Council
We recently completed ecological survey and assessment for Watermouth Bay Coastal Footpath Improvement and Okehampton Parkway railway station proposals for Devon County Council.
Cirl Bunting Surveys for the Godfrey Partnership
We recently completed a full year of Cirl Bunting breeding and wintering surveys for a proposed development in Shaldon, South Devon.
Water Vole Survey, Assessment, Design and Strategy for Associated British Ports
In partnership with Halcrow Group, we undertook ecological assessment and design for a managed coastal realignment at Cobnor Point, West Sussex. Including a management strategy for Water Voles that are present on the site.
Survey and Assessment for Sir Bert Millichip Sports
Ecological survey and assessment of a multi-phase development around Hindlip, including residential, business and sports facilities. Issues include great crested newts and bats.
Survey and Assessment for the National Trust
Ecological survey and assessment for renovation works at Coleridge Cottage and Dunster Castle in West Somerset. Issues include bats, otters and Japanese knotweed.
Assessment, Design and Expert Witness Services for Linden Homes
Ecological assessment and design for Rowes Farm, Stoke Gabriel, Devon. Richard was the ecological expert witness at the public inquiry in 2010, where ecological issues included greater horseshoe bats and the South Hams Bat SAC, cirl buntings, dormice, badgers, reptiles…