Continuing Professional Development for Architects: Ecology
Our Continuing Professional Development workshops for Architects, Landscape Architects and Planning Consultants in Ecology have been well received in 2020. It all started from a request from a Local Planning Authority (LAP) in Wales who wanted to provide support for their planning …
Biodiversity and mitigation design
The Natural Environment I am really appreciating the crisp autumnal air of November this year,especially within a second lockdown in England due to Covid-19.The natural environment gives me most things I need: clean air, freshwater and wholesome food; spectacular natural landscapes and …
A Career in Ecology – part 2
If you enjoyed the first part of this paper, A Career in Ecology, back in April, you’ll be eager to read this next part, to aid your quest for that perfect job. Actively looking for a career in ecology Which ever route …
The Perfect Lawn
What constitutes the perfect lawn? As spring approaches, the daylight hours get longer, and nature begins to awake from its winter slumber. The lawn mower is brought out of hibernation, cleaned, oiled and blades sharpened. Our goal as owners of lawns is …
Nesting Birds
Nesting Birds There are over 250 species of birds that breed in the UK. Many of our species are resident all year round, but we also host many wintering populations and summer migrants. Many activities can impact wild birds, particularly during the …
Signs of Spring
What are the first signs? How would you define when spring has sprung? “Oak before the ash, we’re in for a summer splash. Ash before the oak we’re in for a soak”. Phenology Meteorological definitions mark the 1st March as the first …
Exit day brings in new legislation for biodiversity
The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Our departure from the European Union (EU) on 1st February 2020 is a new day for biodiversity as the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 comes into force on …
What is hibernation?
Hibernation is a term that ecologists use quite a lot, certainly when discussing animals such as dormice and bats. However, what does it mean and do our animals really hibernate? Let’s imagine a scenario An animal lives in a place which is …
District Licensing for Great Crested Newt
District Licensing for great crested newt is a brand new system of licensing providing developers and householders with a quicker, cheaper and risk-free way of dealing with great crested newts when they are applying for planning permission. Through NatureSpace, Local Planning Authorities …
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