Our Handy Guides Archives - Acer Ecology Acer Ecology | Ecological Consultancy Cardiff & Bristol Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:51:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 123437814 Common Ecological Questions https://www.acerecology.co.uk/common-ecological-questions/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:10:00 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=18658 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

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]]> 18658 Common Mistakes Made by Developers https://www.acerecology.co.uk/common-mistakes-made-by-developers/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:38:00 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=18906 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

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]]> 18906 Common Bat Survey Questions https://www.acerecology.co.uk/common-bat-survey-questions/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:20:00 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=18668 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

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]]> 18668 A Guide to the Architecture of Roof Construction for Ecologists https://www.acerecology.co.uk/arhitecterural-terms-loft-void/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:25:57 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=18155 As licensed ecologists we spend a lot of our time crawling around in loft voids looking for evidence of bats or the bats themselves! However, it is not just the bats that we are looking for. In every bat preliminary … Read More

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]]> 18155 A Guide to Barn Conversions https://www.acerecology.co.uk/a-guide-to-barn-conversions/ Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:06:30 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=14293 Given the strict planning rules limiting the building of new dwellings in the countryside, barn conversions are becoming increasingly popular for those looking to acquire their dream home in the country. Redeveloping a barn can be an incredibly rewarding experience, … Read More

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]]> 14293 A Developer’s Guide: How to Apply for a Bat Mitigation Licence? https://www.acerecology.co.uk/a-developers-guide-how-to-apply-for-a-bat-licence/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:15:16 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13248 How to Apply for a Bat Licence? If you require planning permission to make alterations to your home or property, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) may require you to undertake bat surveys on your property before being able to grant … Read More

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]]> 13248 Guide to Brown Long-Eared Bat Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/brown-long-eared-bat-mitigation/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:18:31 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13798 Brown Long-Eared Bats (Plecotus auritus) During building inspection work, ecologists often come across medium-sized, brownish droppings. On closer inspection, the droppings have a golden shine from the moth and butterfly wings they contain. This discovery is usually the first indication that … Read More

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]]> 13798 Guide to Bat Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-mitigation/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:08:05 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=10957 Why Do I Need Mitigation? If the bat surveys undertaken for your development reveal that you have bats roosting or hibernating in your building, the next step is to do an impact assessment and set out a mitigation plan. The … Read More

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]]> 10957 Guide to Horseshoe Bat Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/horseshoe-mitigation/ Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:16:08 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=11034 In order to accurately mitigate for the disturbance or potential loss of lesser horseshoe and greater horseshoe night roosts, day roosts or hibernation sites, it is vitally important to first understand their unique roosting ecology. Lesser Horseshoe Ecology Lesser horseshoe … Read More

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]]> 11034 Guide to Mitigation – Void Dwellers https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bat-mitigation-void-dwellers/ Sat, 20 Feb 2016 22:04:52 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=11852 The term “void-dweller” is used to describe bat species that often utilise small crevices for roosting. Crevices can include natural features such as stone fissures, holes in trees and under loose bark. When found in buildings, crevices can be found … Read More

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