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. Acer Ecology have offices in Cardiff and Bridgend in South Wales [...]
Otter Survey South Wales
Acer Ecology Ltd have undertaken otter survey of sites in Swansea, Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport and Carmarthen, South Wales. Our otter specialists are experienced in survey, mitigation design on-site supervision. For more information about reptile surveys or any of our other ecological services call us on 029 2041 0036. Otter Survey Monmouth | Otter Survey Blaenau Gwent | Otter [...]
Great Crested Newt Survey, Glamorgan, South Wales
Acer Ecology Ltd were commissioned to undertake a great crested newt survey and prepare a great crested newt mitigation strategy for a site in Llandow in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The survey included a variety of survey methods including egg searching, bottle trapping and torching in accordance with guidelines given in the Great [...]
Dormouse Survey, Gilwern, near Abergavenny, Brecon Beacons National Park
We were commissioned to undertake a dormouse survey of a site in Gilwern, near Abergavenny in the Brecon Beacons National Park which is proposed for housing. The survey focused on the following survey techniques: A dormouse ‘nest-tube’ survey which involved deploying 50 nest-tubes across the site, The nest-tubes were subsequently checked at monthly intervals from [...]
Reptile Mitigation Strategy, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales
Acer Ecology Ltd was commissioned to prepare a reptile mitigation strategy for a land in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. The land is proposed for the installation of three picnic tables, a feature stone seat and a substrate of compacted stone dust. In order to address the planning condition a strategy was produced giving recommendation [...]
Otter Survey, Land off Brecon Road, Abercrave, Swansea, Powys
We were commissioned to conduct a survey for otters of a section of the River Tawe, Abercrave, Swansea, within the Powys County Council region. The survey was undertaken to assess the possible impact to otters of converting a derelict barn adjacent to the river. A small number of fresh spraints were recorded along the bank [...]
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Array Scheme, Keadby, near Scunthorpe
We were commissioned to undertake ecology surveys on a site in Keadby proposed for the installation of a solar photovoltaic field array. Surveys on the site revealed the presence of water vole and grass snake in the reens running through the site. The scheme was sensitively designed with the retention of water vole and grass snake habitat. Acer [...]
Great Crested Newt Survey Glamorgan
Acer Ecology Ltd was commissioned to prepare a great crested newt mitigation strategy for a site in Dinas Powys, in the Vale of Glamorgan, near Cardiff. We produced a strategy to ensure that the works were undertaken sensitively minimising disturbance to great crested newt. Our licensed great crested newt specialists are experienced in survey, European [...]
Protected Species Survey, Caerwent, Monmouth
Acer Ecology were commissioned to carry out a protected species survey of 5km of redundant railway line in Caerwent, Monmouthshire. The line was proposed for removal for salvage and reuse. The railway line passes close to sites of high conservation significance and in close proximity to habitats supporting badger, great crested newt, dormouse, nesting birds [...]
Ecology Survey Ceredigion
We were commissioned to undertake an ecological assessment of a site in Tregaron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales. We undertook an ecology appraisal of the site and worked closely with the client to secure a smooth passage through planning. The design of the scheme was modified after consultation with the county ecologist to ensure that the biodiversity [...]
