Acer Ecology https://www.acerecology.co.uk/ Acer Ecology | Ecological Consultancy Cardiff & Bristol Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:43:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 123437814 Planning for Ecologists Course 16th September 2026 10am-1pm https://www.acerecology.co.uk/planning-for-ecologists-course-16th-september-10am-1pm/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:39:01 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20903 Our Planning for Ecologists – Half Day Course has been designed specifically for ecologists who want to build confidence in the planning system. The course explains how planning applications progress, the key legislation and policy affecting ecology, and the role … Read More

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]]> 20903 Biodiversity Net Gain Changes Coming into Force on 6 August 2026 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/biodiversity-net-gain-changes-coming-into-force-on-6-august-2026/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:56:11 +0000 https://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=20897 From 6 August 2026, a number of important amendments to the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regime will come into effect in England. These changes, introduced through the Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations … Read More

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]]> 20897 Phase 1 Habitat Survey & UK Hab Self-study Course https://www.acerecology.co.uk/phase-1-habitat-survey-course/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=3177 This phase 1 habitat survey course will take place in January 2025 via four online sessions.… Read More

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]]> 3177 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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