Sedges are water-loving perennial plants that are often difficult to distinguish from grasses. They tend to grow in tufts or thick clusters and are often considered weeds in lawns. You can identify sedges by studying their stems, leaves and roots. … Read More
We ran a series of ecology training courses in 2014 details of which can be found below. We are also running a series of similar ecology training courses in 2020. Plant Identification for Beginners – May 12th 2014 The Plant Identification … Read More
Principal Ecologist Job We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our friendly team. You will have a good biological degree, at least 6 years’ relevant professional experience and be a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology … Read More
We have listed some of the questions that are often asked and other things included during ecological consultancy interviews. We have also included links to some vlogs produced by Careercake and AskFirebrand. Interview Preparation Prepare for the interview by researching … Read More
Bird Identification Course – Saturday 31st May 2014 This one-day bird identification course aims to introduce you to the morphology and terminology of birds and how to identify the most commonly encountered species. Avian specimens and identification guides will be … Read More
We ran a series of ecology training courses in 2013 details of which can be found below. We are also running a series of similar ecology training courses in 2020. The course will cover basic wildlife legislation that protects our native … Read More
Wales is famed for its rich, diverse and picturesque countryside. Unfortunately, many of our native plants and animals would be driven to extinction, whether intended or not, if they were not afforded protection by the Welsh, UK and European governments. … Read More
January Bats spend the majority of winter hibernating with a constant body temperature of between 0oC and 5oC. In order to achieve this state of inactivity, the bats must lower their body temperature (from around 40oC to 0oC), slow their … Read More
Plant Identification for Beginners – Monday 12th May 2014 This one-day plant identification course aims to introduce you to the morphology and terminology of flowering plants and how to identify the most common families, especially the most frequently encountered British … Read More
A new British Standard has been published in order to address how biodiversity, protected species and habitats are considered in relation to planning applications. This code of practice BS42020:2013 aims to structure the ecological assessment methods employed in England and … Read More
