Don’t know the different between a gambrel and a gablet, a purlin from a rafter, King post from a Queen post, or a truss from a strut? Neither did I! However, an understanding of architectural terms is essential when interpreting … Read More
Happy National Badger Day! In celebration of the Badger Trust’s National Badger Day, we’ve compiled together a list of need-to-know facts about this fascinating mammal’s ecology. The badger belongs to the family Mustelidae, which also encompasses other UK mammals such as … Read More
Our Autumn Phase 1 habitat survey course took place on Thursday 1st October. It was led by Mark Duffell, who specialises in botanical surveying and training. Mark regularly undertakes phase 1 habitat surveys, along with National Vegetation classifications, and delivers … Read More
Reptile: ecology, survey and mitigation course 23rd September 2015 Recently we ran a reptile course for professionals which was taught by Nigel Hand, a specialist in reptile ecology, who has worked on numerous projects including the National UK adder DNA … Read More
Swallow, swifts and house martins are a common sight during summer, but they can be difficult to tell apart. Here is a simple guide to telling the difference between these three common summer visitors and the rarer sand martin. Swallow … Read More
The bat survey season for activity surveys ends in mid-September. Nocturnal bat surveys involve surveyors observing a development site at dawn or dusk to watch for emerging or returning bats. The Bat Survey Guidelines recommend that surveys should be carried … Read More
August bank holiday, the day where the cities empty as everyone scrambles to the countryside to enjoy the sunshine. Below are some things to look for across the month. August bank holiday is the time to see the flowers of … Read More
We know how difficult it can be to gain work experience in ecology; believe us, we’ve all been there. At Acer Ecology we feel strongly that we should put something back into the industry that has supported our careers and … Read More
Acer Ecology: Marketing jobs and Ecology Consultancy? Ecological consultancy is a growing market and a challenging sector to work in where a lot of work opportunities arise for people from different backgrounds. Acer Ecology shares its passion for wildlife and … Read More
Grass identification course for beginners 8th of July 2015 We recently held a Grass Identification for Beginners course on the 8th of July 2015. The course was taught by our principal ecologist and director Paul Hudson who has over 15 … Read More
