06 Oct

Winter Ecological Work – Planning Ahead

We are coming to the end of the survey season for a number of species, such as bats, reptiles and dormice. However, there are still ecological surveys that can be done in the winter and planning for these now, ensuring…

16 Jun

Providing and Protecting Habitat

Defra and the Welsh Government have now published joint guidance, ‘Providing and protecting habitat for wild birds’. This guidance provides information for public bodies on implementing the duty in Regulation 9A of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010,…

10 Jun

CIEEM Position Statement on EU Membership

In their statement, CIEEM highlights benefits such as protection of wildlife habitats and species, rigorous standards for pollution control, and the cleanliness of bathing beaches – all of which have been delivered because of EU legislation. CIEEM points to the positive…

26 Feb

Mammal Society Publish Water Vole Mitigation Handbook

The Water Vole Mitigation Handbook is available to view on the Mammal Society website. The first in a series of guidance booklets, the handbook provides the industry standard for all those undertaking surveys, assessing impacts and designing mitigation for water voles…

28 Jan

Seasonal Ecologist Vacancies

Richard Green Ecology has several part-time vacancies this summer (May to September), undertaking evening bat surveys within a team. This will be paid work, 12-14 hours per week, Mon-Thu evenings. For further information please click here.