Winter is seen as a time of year when little useful field botany can be done, but that is not the case with deciduous broad-leaved trees and shrubs. Once the leaves have fallen they are in many ways easier to … Read More
The Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Hedgehogs are found across the UK and Ireland. Since the 1950s, 95% of the UK’s hedgehogs have disappeared. The population has declined from 36 million animals to only about 1 million today. This represents a very … Read More
Recent reports in the press may have alerted you to a ‘new’ species of grass snake in the UK. Unfortunately, most of the reports have been very misleading or downright incorrect. Fortunately, Acer Ecology can set the record straight and … Read More
Great Crested Newts Get Active The great British winter is nearly over, which means amphibian species are starting to get ‘busy’ in ponds around the UK. This includes the rare and protected great crested newt, which breed in ponds between … Read More
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
Water Voles at Acer Ecology At Acer Ecology, we undertake a range of ecology and protected species work and regularly carry out Water Vole Surveys. Read on to learn a little about water voles and water vole surveys in our … Read More
Ecologist South Wales If you have been looking to employ an ecologist to undertaken an ecology survey please do not hesitate to contact us. Ecologist in South Wales and Border Counties Our Ecologists can provide expert advice on the options … Read More