The team at Acer recently undertook work near Newport at a site adjacent to a railway line. The purpose of the assessment was to establish the conditions of the site and the associated ecological risks to the proposed works. To … Read More
The preliminary roost inspection course provided an introduction to undertaking roost inspections in buildings. The course covered the following topics: – introduction to bat identification (using visual characteristics only); – undertaking building inspections; – assessing roost potential. – identification of … Read More
Details of our 2024 courses can be found here. Courses run in 2023 were as below Winter Tree ID Course (In-Person) This in-person course teaches attendees the skills to identify trees in winter. Without their leaves and fruits as distinguishing … Read More
2022 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Protection of Badgers Act (1992) which fully protects badgers and their setts. The Protection of Badgers Act (1992) outlaws: the wilful killing, injuring, or taking of a badger; Cruel ill-treatment of a badger; Digging … Read More
Halloween is the perfect time to get cosy and enjoy a spooky book under the covers. But it’s also the perfect time of year to enjoy all that Autumn has to offer! With the leaves changing colours and the weather … Read More
The recent new Environment Act is making Biodiversity Net Gain a requirement for new development projects. To ensure compliance with environmental legislation, developers will need to consider biodiversity net gain for any upcoming projects. If you are based in Hereford … Read More
Biodiversity Net Gain is becoming a requirement for new development projects, due to the recent new Environment Act. Therefore, developers will need to consider biodiversity net gain at the outset of new projects, in order to ensure compliance with current … Read More
Now more than ever, biodiversity enhancement is becoming a key part of new development. From the outset of new projects, developers will have to consider Biodiversity Net Gain, in order to comply with current environmental legislation. We are a team … Read More
Government guidance seeks new development to enhance the environment for wildlife. New environmental legislation will soon mandate new development to provide a 10% biodiversity net gain. Local authorities are already updating their current planning policies to reflect this incoming legislation, … Read More
Acer Ecology has recently undertaken a preliminary ecological appraisal of the Christmas Lights Trail at Bute Park, Cardiff. Our expert ecologists worked alongside the event organizers in order to ensure the project could provide the biggest festive lights trail in … Read More
