Acer Ecology https://www.acerecology.co.uk/ Acer Ecology | Ecological Consultancy Cardiff & Bristol Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:08:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 123437814 Plant Identification Course (Distance Learning) https://www.acerecology.co.uk/plant-identification-course/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:59:00 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=19834 The Course Course Structure This course is accessible for absolute beginners and is ideal for those who would like to improve and supercharge their plant identification skills. The course teaches participants how to identify plants systematically based on family characteristics … Read More

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]]> 19834 Ecology Training Courses 2026 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/acer-ecology-2026-courses/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:08:29 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20849 Acer Ecology will be running a whole range of online wildlife courses. The Ecology Training Courses 2026 are aimed at anyone with an interest in local wildlife but could also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, anybody currently working … Read More

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]]> 20849 The 0.2 Hectare Turning Point: What the Next Wave of BNG Reform Means for Planning, Nature, and Development https://www.acerecology.co.uk/the-0-2-hectare-turning-point-what-the-next-wave-of-bng-reform-means-for-planning-nature-and-development/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:19:52 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20834 Read an article on the latest change to BNG with developments smaller than 0.2 hectares proposed for exemption… Read More

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]]> 20834 Managing Nesting Birds on Development Sites – Draft Guidance Published https://www.acerecology.co.uk/managing-nesting-birds-on-development-sites-draft-good-practice-guidance/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:58:54 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20826 New draft guidance on how to deal with nesting birds has been published. They are open for comments until 15th Jan. The new guidance information can be found here. Consultation draft – comments invited until 15 January 2026 Balancing infrastructure … Read More

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]]> 20826 Thriving as a Graduate Ecology Consultant: Quick Reference Guide https://www.acerecology.co.uk/thriving-as-a-graduate-ecology-consultant-quick-reference-guide/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:29:54 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20799 A short guide on tips and technique you can use to thrive as a graduate ecological consultant. … Read More

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]]> 20799 Ecological Administrator: We are Recruiting https://www.acerecology.co.uk/administrator-job/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:29:00 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=12058 Acer Ecology is an ecological and wildlife consultancy based in Cardiff Bay, South Wales, although currently all remote working. We provide a full range of ecological, wildlife and protected species surveys. The company is seeking a full or part time … Read More

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]]> 12058 Understanding the Small Sites Metric and Its Role in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) https://www.acerecology.co.uk/understanding-the-small-sites-metric-and-its-role-in-biodiversity-net-gain-bng/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:50:48 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20692 This blog article summaries the core issues and potential solutions discussed in CIEEM’s report, “BNG for Small Sites: Delivering on its Potential.“ In April 2024, England saw the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for minor developments, following … Read More

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]]> 20692 A Green Revolution or a Shortcut to Nature’s Peril? A Critique of the Government’s Planning Reform Proposal https://www.acerecology.co.uk/a-green-revolution-or-a-shortcut-to-natures-peril-a-critique-of-the-governments-planning-reform-proposal/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:00:31 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20685 In its working paper, Development and Nature Recovery, the UK Government outlines a bold vision for reforming planning systems to accelerate housing and infrastructure development while ostensibly supporting nature recovery. While the paper is ambitious in its rhetoric, its proposed … Read More

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]]> 20685 Into the Night: Guide to Bat Licence Training https://www.acerecology.co.uk/into-the-night-guide-to-bat-licence-training/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:17:21 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20635 A blog article provifing guidance on how to train for a bat licence. … Read More

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]]> 20635 Conserving Bats During Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects: A Practical Guide https://www.acerecology.co.uk/conserving-bats-during-large-scale-housing-maintenance-projects-a-practical-guide/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:16:39 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20624 Recently, the Bat Conservation Trust produced a new guidance on Conserving Bats During Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects. Experience and evidence gathered from practitioners have highlighted that standard guidance for roost surveys and mitigation is not well-suited to large-scale housing maintenance … Read More

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