We were commissioned to undertake ecology surveys on a site in Bridgend proposed for the installation of a solar photovoltaic field array. The scheme was sensitively designed with the retention of field margins and the creation of beetle banks to enhance the site for wildlife.
We have undertaken ecology surveys within all areas of Bridgend including in Aberkenfig, Bettws, Blackmill, Blaengarw, Brackla, Bryncethin, Bryncoch, Brynhyfryd, Bryntiron, Caerau, Cefn Cribwr, Cefn Glas, Coity, Cornelly, Coychurch, Felindre, Garw Valley, Hendre, Laleston, Litchard, Llangeinor, Llangewydd, Llangynwyd, Maesteg, Merthyr Mawr, Morfa, Nant-y-Moel, Newcastle, Newton ,Nottage, Ogmore Vale, Oldcastle, Pendre, Penprysg, Pen-y-Fai, Pontycymer, Porthcawl, Pyle, Rest Bay, Sarn, St Brides, Tondu and Ynysawdre.
Acer Ecology can provide a wide range of ecological services.
Our services include:
- Preliminary ecological appraisals (Extended Phase 1 habitat surveys);
- Acting as Suitably Qualified Ecologists (SQE) in Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM Ecology Assessments;
- Protected species surveys (plants, bats, badgers, great crested newt, otter, water vole, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, white-clawed crayfish etc.);
- European protected species licence applications;
- Specialist vegetation surveys
- Tree surveys (BS5837);
- Landscape architecture and design;
- Ecological Impact Assessments(EcIA);
- Habitat creation and management plans;
- GIS capabilities; and
- On-site works including ecological clerk of works, species translocation, watching briefs, supervision of contractors and toolbox talks.
Identifying ecological constraints early in the planning process has proven to be cost-effective and time-saving in the long run.
For more information about our ecological services call us on 029 2065 0331, or email enquiries@acerecology.co.uk.
