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!
23
Apr
Successful bat mitigation examples
Bat loft and ‘squeeze box’ In 2017, Richard obtained a licence from Natural England to undertake modifications to a farmhouse and outbuilding, including the re-roofing and modification of the farmhouse loft and modifications to the outbuilding. The farmhouse was used as a maternity roost…
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…
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…
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…