Research on bats and breathable membranes is being conducted by Stacey Waring at the University of Reading and the Bat Conservation Trust based upon the question ‘what constitutes a bat friendly breathable roofing membrane?’ The research indicates that breathable roofing membranes are causing mass mortalities of bats in roofs, particularly during the breeding season. The [...]
New Bat Survey Guidelines Published
The Bat Conservation Trust has recently published updated Bat Survey Good Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition) which develops upon the guidance specified in the first edition as well as including further information on the legislative protection afforded to bats as well as the following new chapters: – Pre planning considerations – Equipment and techniques – Assessing [...]
Acer Ecology appear in local newspaper Penarth Times
Acer Ecology have appeared in local newspaper The Penarth Times. Read the article below: Bat survey at Penarth’s Marine Buildings ahead of development plans Tuesday 14th February 2012 LOCAL ecologists have carried out a bat survey of the Marine Buildings – the derelict landmark proposed for a £6 million refurbishment which would see it become a 55-bedroom boutique hotel. [...]
Acer Ecology appear in Business in Focus magazine
Acer Ecology have appeared in the Business in Focus magazine. Read the article below: Tuesday 26th April 2011 Ecology surveys essential to get planning go-ahead Start your planning application without consulting a qualified ecologist and you run the risk of refusal. That is the message coming from Welsh ecology consultant Acer Ecology Ltd which is warning developers [...]
