Our Planning for Ecologists – Half Day Course has been designed specifically for ecologists who want to build confidence in the planning system. The course explains how planning applications progress, the key legislation and policy affecting ecology, and the role … Read More
From 6 August 2026, a number of important amendments to the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regime will come into effect in England. These changes, introduced through the Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations … Read More
This phase 1 habitat survey course will take place in January 2025 via four online sessions.… Read More
The Course Course Structure This course is accessible for absolute beginners and is ideal for those who would like to improve and supercharge their plant identification skills. The course teaches participants how to identify plants systematically based on family characteristics … Read More
Acer Ecology will be running a whole range of online wildlife courses. The Ecology Training Courses 2026 are aimed at anyone with an interest in local wildlife but could also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, anybody currently working … Read More
Read an article on the latest change to BNG with developments smaller than 0.2 hectares proposed for exemption… Read More
New draft guidance on how to deal with nesting birds has been published. They are open for comments until 15th Jan. The new guidance information can be found here. Consultation draft – comments invited until 15 January 2026 Balancing infrastructure … Read More
A short guide on tips and technique you can use to thrive as a graduate ecological consultant. … Read More
Acer Ecology is an ecological and wildlife consultancy based in Cardiff Bay, South Wales, although currently all remote working. We provide a full range of ecological, wildlife and protected species surveys. The company is seeking a full or part time … Read More
This blog article summaries the core issues and potential solutions discussed in CIEEM’s report, “BNG for Small Sites: Delivering on its Potential.“ In April 2024, England saw the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for minor developments, following … Read More