The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) has recently published an Interim Guidance Note (IGN) on the Use of Night Vision Aids for Bat Emergence Surveys on their bat survey guidelines page here: Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice Guidelines 3rd…
15
Nov
World-leading Environment Act becomes law
An amazing break through on legislation that will protect and enhance our environment for future generations, has now passed into UK law! Through the Act, the clean up of the country’s air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and…
16
Jul
International Conference on Ecology and Transportation 2021
We are delighted to announce that Richard will be giving a podium presentation of the work on lesser horseshoe bats along the A465 Heads of the Valleys Section 2 Improvement at the 11th biennial ICOET conference that will be held…
10
Jun
Natural England Earned Recognition Pilot Project – Appointment as Assessor
We are delighted that Richard has been appointed as an Assessor for the Bat Earned Recognition Pilot Project. Having demonstrated his expert skills and knowledge of bat ecology, survey and mitigation measures through an application and interview process, Richard’s role…
17
Apr
FREE Great Crested Newt Ecology and Survey Training!
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…
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
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…
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…