In 2008, Richard obtained a bat licence for the Environment Agency to demolish two sheds that used to house fish counters that were originally installed as part of fisheries mitigation for the creation of Roadford Reservoir by South West Water.…
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…
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…
11 Jan
Seasonal Vacancies 2019
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed candidates for the 2019 bat survey season (May to September). We have four vacancies of 12+ hours per week, including evenings and overnight/dawn bat surveys. You would be expected to be available on Monday…
30 Oct
Our solution to providing crevice roosts for bats in the conversion of a conventional bungalow to a flat-roofed modern design
Several bat surveys undertaken over the summer of 2017 showed low-use of the original bungalow loft by brown long-eared (a small amount of bat droppings but no bats encountered on any of the surveys) and serotine bats (one bat emerged…
13 Sep
Bats and artificial lighting in the UK
The Institute of Lighting Professionals, in partnership with the Bat Conservation Trust, has published new guidance on bats and lighting. This is the latest practical guidance on considering the impact upon bats when designing lighting schemes. This guidance is available on…
07 Sep
Richard Green has successfully registered to use Annexes B, C & D of the new Natural England Bat Mitigation Licence
Richard has successfully passed the Natural England training and assessment and is now registered to use Annexes B, C & D of the new Natural England Bat Mitigation Class Licence WML-CL21. The Bat Mitigation Class Licence (BMCL) permits activities that…
07 Sep
Natural England Wildlife Licensing Updates
Wildlife Licence charges The legislation to enable Natural England to charge for licences has been signed by the Minister and is being scrutinised by Parliament. If approved, the legislation will come into force in October. Natural England are working towards…
16 Aug
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. Our CQMS…
17 Jul
QGIS training for ecological consultants October 2018
Due to popular demand, we are pleased to announce that we will be running our Introduction to QGIS for Ecological Consultants two-day training course for a second time this year, on the 30 & 31 October 2018. The course will…