Many developments have to include habitat surveys and mitigation plans if hazel dormice are found near a property or within the land going to be developed for housing. Often one of the questions Acer Ecology gets is why do these … Read More
Protection for Wildlife in the UK The majority of the wildlife in the UK are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This act offers different levels of protection depending on the plight of the species. Animals listed under … Read More
The course will introduce you to the use of Inkscape, an open source vector graphics editor. Inkscape can be used to create or edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, line arts, charts, logos and complex paintings. In ecological consultancies Inkspace … Read More
This one-day course will provide a platform to discuss writing ecological consultancy reports, with a primary focus on bats. The course is aimed at professionals looking to improve their reports, as well as graduates/= and students who might be interested … Read More
The course will focus on the behaviour of a maternity colony throughout the roosting season. Emergence behaviour of whiskered bats in relation to humidity and temperature changes within the roost will be discussed, as well as the changes the colony … Read More
The course is designed for professional or amateur bat surveyors who would like to learn how to mitigate for horseshoe bats. The course will include an indoor sessions where participants will be taught how to develop horseshoe mitigation and … Read More
QGIS Training Course This day course introduces the use of QGIS. The course will explain how QGIS software can be used to undertake a range of ecological mapping functions. The course will be delivered by Acer Ecology in Cardiff Bay. … Read More
An Introduction to the BatSound 4 Software – 7th April 2019 This one-day course is aimed at beginners and intermediate users. The course intends to give participants the knowledge and skills to use the Pettersson Elektronik BatSound 4 software to … Read More
Identifying Barriers to Bats: The Power of Artificial Light and Sound Pollution Night-time artificial light and sound pollution are common characteristics of human-dominated landscapes. These present a considerable challenge for nocturnal fauna, such as bats. British bats and their roosts … Read More
What is Bat Echolocation Bats echolocate to navigate and forage in the dark. Sound waves are emitted from their mouths or nose. When the sound hits an object it produces echoes, which return to the bats ears and creates a … Read More