Acer Ecology is in Northumberland!
We have opened an office in Northumberland led by one of our brilliant senior ecologists Alastair Krzyzosiak! Alastair has five years’ experience working as an ecological consultant. He holds bat and great crested newt licences in England and Wales and … Read More
Flight at night with artificial light – friend or fiend?
By Ashley Dale Artificial light at night has been beneficial to the human population by extending our days over the winter months, however, it has negatively impacted our wildlife. Aesthetic illuminations have been on the increase across Europe, especially on … Read More
Common Ecological Questions
WHY DO I NEED AN ECOLOGICAL SURVEY? We know that the ecological survey process can be confusing for people who are looking to start work on a new development project or extension/re-roofing. This can cause frustration and uncertainty as to … Read More
Ecology Training Courses 2020
Starting in the spring, Acer Ecology will be running a whole range of wildlife courses throughout South Wales and beyond. The Ecology Training Courses 2020 are aimed at anyone with an interest in local wildlife but could also be useful … Read More
Winter Ecological Surveys
Following on from our post on information about bat surveys for clients, read on to clarify the optimal timings for ecological surveys – and which of these can be carried out in the upcoming winter months. With the main bat … Read More
Remember, Remember, Wildlife This November
As the scary costumes get put away for another year, we welcome in the last month of autumn. The clocks have gone back an hour and we are waking up to dark and cold mornings, but that’s no excuse not … Read More
Fungi Trick or Treat?
If you’re planning on going out foraging for mushrooms this Halloween, don’t get caught out. ‘If you have the slightest doubt about what you’re looking at, leave it alone…unless you’re 100% sure you have identified your mushroom as edible – … Read More
Bats and Halloween
Bats are usually the first flying animal that comes to mind when we think of Halloween, but have you ever wondered why these mammals are associated with such a creepy holiday? One theory is that it all started with Scottish … Read More
End of British Summer Time
What is British Summer Time? Here in the UK, our clocks go forward 1 hour on the last Sunday in Spring and back 1 hour on the last Sunday. In October, when the clocks are one hour ahead we are in … Read More
