protected species Archives - Acer Ecology Acer Ecology | Ecological Consultancy Cardiff & Bristol Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:47:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 123437814 Winter Tree Identification Course – 4 week self study course https://www.acerecology.co.uk/winter-tree-identification-course/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=4184 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

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]]> 4184 The Hedgehog https://www.acerecology.co.uk/the-hedgehog/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:57:20 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13311 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

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]]> 13311 A New Species of Snake in the UK…? https://www.acerecology.co.uk/new-species-snake-uk/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:04:23 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13374 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

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]]> 13374 Get The “Newt” Know How On Great Crested Newt Surveys https://www.acerecology.co.uk/get-newt-know-great-crested-newt-surveys/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:24:25 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=5579 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

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]]> 5579 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 Water Vole Survey Guide https://www.acerecology.co.uk/how-to-conduct-water-vole-surveys/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:44:57 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=5799 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

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]]> 5799 Ecologist South Wales https://www.acerecology.co.uk/ecologist-south-wales/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:32:58 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=2929 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

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