Bat Mitigation in the Forest of Dean
Planning permission for the demolition of a timber shed, stables and a workshop had been applied for from the Forest of Dean District Council. Bat surveys were required to be undertaken prior to the demolition of the structure and Acer … Read More
Bat Mitigation at St Tewdrics House, Chepstow
On 11th January 2018, a bat mitigation check was undertaken at St Tewdrics and we were happy to see that the bat loft incorporated into the newly created wedding venue was in use. We found a cluster of lesser horseshoe … Read More
Getting Ready For The Big Garden Bird Watch
January brings an array of exciting and interesting birds to look forward to and enjoy in your very own garden. Perfect timing with The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch on 27-29 January. With the cold weather, you wouldn’t think you … Read More
Acer Ecology’s Laughter Yoga Challenge for Blue Monday!
Acer Ecology took advantage of a great opportunity to demonstrate the practice of Laughter Yoga for personal wellbeing for Made In Cardiff TV. Blue Monday is known as possibly the most depressing day of the year and Made In Cardiff … Read More
Getting Involved In The Garden
I know it must be winter (though I sleep), I know it must be winter, for I dream, I dip my bare feet in the running stream, And flowers are many, and the grass grows deep. ~Edith Matilda Thomas~ We … Read More
Great Crested Newt Survey Licence Course 2019 course date not confirmed
Great Crested Newts Course 2019 course date not confirmed This course has been designed for ecologists, students and people working in countryside management who are looking to undertake professional great crested newt surveys. The course will introduce the legislation relating … Read More
Bat Surveys of Traditional and Listed Buildings
Different Types of Traditional Building Traditional buildings are present throughout Britain. They may comprise agricultural structures, period properties, listed buildings, churches and places of worship. They often form key contributions to an area’s sense of identity and character. Furthermore, they … Read More
Ecologist Job (Undertaking Bat Sound Analysis) – We Are Hiring
Ecologist Job (Undertaking Bat Sound Analysis) We have an opportunity for an ecologist experienced in undertaking bat sound analysis and writing up the results section of bat survey reports. The role could be based in our Cardiff office, home-based or … Read More
Ecology Training Courses 2019
Starting in the spring, Acer Ecology will be running a whole range of wildlife courses throughout South Wales and beyond. The Ecology Training Courses 2019 are aimed at anyone with an interest in local wildlife but could also be useful … Read More
Happy Newt Year!! Make Nature A Resolution…
As the month rolls in we welcome short, bright and crisp days that begin with a coating of frost. The frost brings our attention to things we usually miss; such as spider webs that are perfectly outlined with tiny crystals, … Read More