Starting in January Acer Ecology will be running a whole range of online wildlife courses. The Ecology Training Courses 2024 are aimed at anyone with an interest in local wildlife but could also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, … Read More
Biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – is essential to the health of ecosystems, human well-being, and the planet’s resilience to environmental change. However, with ongoing threats from urbanization, agriculture, and climate change, there is a growing need … Read More
Salary is £35-50K dependent on experience. For more information please contact us on careers@acerecology.co.uk or by phone on 029 2065 0331.
Consultant Ecologist: At this level, you will have: Salary is £26-34K dependent on experience. For more information please contact us on careers@acerecology.co.uk or by phone on 029 2065 0331.
The great crested newt (GCN) is a protected species across the UK, and its conservation largely depends on providing and protecting suitable breeding habitats. Conservationists have long relied on a Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) developed in 2000 to assess the … Read More
Course Structure This course is accessible for start undertaking BNG assessments. The course demonstrates the practical application of BNG and helps you build familiarity with the process and begin to undertake BNG assessments. There are 9 elements of the course … Read More
Introduction In a recent study, scientists investigated the effectiveness of artificial nest boxes for dormice surveys. The hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is an arboreal mammal, primarily active in the trees and visiting the ground mainly for winter hibernation. The common method … Read More
In a recent study, scientists have uncovered the ongoing presence of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) pollution and the rise of new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in English freshwaters, using the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) as a sentinel species. This research … Read More
Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs) play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term success of biodiversity net gain initiatives. A legal agreement supporting these efforts establishes obligations for enhancing and maintaining a habitat, detailing how responsibilities are assigned, and … Read More
Despite a year of unpredictable weather, 2023 saw positive trends for breeding Barn owls across the UK. Nesting occupancy increased by an impressive 22% on average, signaling a healthy resurgence for these iconic birds. While this increase wasn’t quite as … Read More
