Red Squirrels in the UK
Red squirrels have a very limited distribution in the UK due to native habitat losses and fragmentation as well as the introduction of the grey squirrel from North America in the 1870s. The situation has further deteriorated due to Squirrel … Read More
Great Crested Newts District Level Licensing
Great Crested Newts are both a UK and European Protected Species – it is illegal to kill, disturb or capture them, or to destroy or damage their pond habitats. Since surveys for GCN are seasonally constrained from mid-March to mid-June, … Read More
Our Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID – 19)
Information and Guidance In light of uncertainty around COVID-19, we want to reassure our clients and our staff that their welfare is paramount – and will always be put first. We understand that clients will have concerns and questions regarding … Read More
Common Mistakes Made by Developers
Ever tried to submit a planning application to extend your property? Or purchased a piece of land that you want to build on? Well, if so, you’ll know that navigating the planning process can be long-winded and tricky. Applications can … Read More
Bat Risk Assessment
Acer Ecology conducts bat risk assessments in Northumberland!… Read More
Common Bat Survey Questions
WHY DO I NEED A BAT SURVEY AND WHAT IS INVOLVED? Bats are protected under EU and UK law meaning that if you have a bat roosting within your property or if the county ecologist has flagged your property up … 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
February: Ladybirds are Red, Kingfishers are Blue…
As the last month of winter arrives… The nation is fed up with the wet and windy weather, longing for the hot summer days… Nature is in full preparation mode for spring! Small tortoiseshell butterflies hibernate in houses and sheds over winter, … Read More
Squirrel Appreciation Day!
Squirrel Appreciation Day is held on the 21st of January in mid-winter, a hard time for wildlife in the UK. The day was first celebrated in 2001 and is particularly poignant for us in the UK, where the sight of … Read More
Gardening for Wildlife in Winter
Winter can be a long, hard, slog; not least for the UK’s wildlife. We’ve compiled some tips on how you can make your garden more wildlife friendly this winter. The benefits of a winter friendly garden can be felt all … Read More
