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
On 1st April 2013, Natural Resources Wales became operational when it took over the functions previously carried out by the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and Forestry Commission Wales (FCW), the devolved functions of Environment Agency Wales (EAW) and assumes … Read More
Research on bats and breathable membranes is being conducted by Stacey Waring at the University of Reading and the Bat Conservation Trust based upon the question ‘what constitutes a bat-friendly breathable roofing membrane?’ The research indicates that breathable roofing membranes … Read More
Acer Ecology has appeared in the local newspaper The Penarth Times. Read the article below: A PENARTH wildlife consultancy is encouraging local residents to sign up for a range of wildlife courses launching this summer. Acer Ecology, based at Wordsworth Avenue, is launching the … Read More
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) can grow through the smallest cracks in tarmac, paving and building structures. It can grow through and break them apart, causing damage to property and infrastructure. It can rapidly and easily spread to other areas if … Read More
Ecology Survey Cardiff Acer Ecology Ltd has a vast experience of undertaking ecology surveys in Cardiff, including basic ecological scoping surveys, protected species, tree surveys to BS5827 and more detailed botanical and ecological appraisals. The range of ecological services which … Read More
A recent article in the Guardian outlined the importance of complying with protected species legislation. The article is quite an alarmist but we agree with the quoted message. ‘The message to those advising anyone with interest in land, however large … 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
IEEM (the Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management) released its Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (GPEA) in July 2012 as part of its Technical Guidance Series. The Guidance sets out the best practice procedures for undertaking preliminary ecological surveys and appraisals. … Read More