Phase 1 Habitat Survey & UK Hab Self-study Course
This phase 1 habitat survey course will take place in January 2025 via four online sessions.… Read More
Plant Identification Course (Distance Learning)
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
Ecology Training Courses 2026
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
The 0.2 Hectare Turning Point: What the Next Wave of BNG Reform Means for Planning, Nature, and Development
Read an article on the latest change to BNG with developments smaller than 0.2 hectares proposed for exemption… Read More
Managing Nesting Birds on Development Sites – Draft Guidance Published
New draft guidance on how to deal with nesting birds has been published.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
Thriving as a Graduate Ecology Consultant: Quick Reference Guide
A short guide on tips and technique you can use to thrive as a graduate ecological consultant. … Read More
Ecological Administrator: We are Recruiting
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
Understanding the Small Sites Metric and Its Role in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
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
A Green Revolution or a Shortcut to Nature’s Peril? A Critique of the Government’s Planning Reform Proposal
In its working paper, Development and Nature Recovery, the UK Government outlines a bold vision for reforming planning systems to accelerate housing and infrastructure development while ostensibly supporting nature recovery. While the paper is ambitious in its rhetoric, its proposed … Read More
Into the Night: Guide to Bat Licence Training
A blog article provifing guidance on how to train for a bat licence. … Read More