Is building back better, greener and faster achievable or sustainable?
Project Speed Last week Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the first steps in the government’s strategy, Project Speed, to accelerate Britain’s rebuild and provide rocket-fuel to our economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic[1]. He previously stated[2] that “newt-counting delays in our …
Birthday ideas in lockdown
This is venturing away from my normal territory, but one that has been brought home to me by many of my friends and family. There are many of us that have or will celebrate a birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding, or other life …
Guidance on Ecological Survey and Assessment
Guidance on Ecological Survey and Assessment in the UK During the Covid-19 Outbreak (Version 1) was published by our professional body (the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management – CIEEM) on 07 May 2020. Here we summarise what that means for …
Small Consultancy of the Year
We were thrilled to receive ‘Small Consultancy of the Year’ at the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management awards on 27 June 2019. This accolade underlines the hard work, commitment and professionalism of our team. Managing Director, Richard Dodd, said ‘ …
Wildwood Ecology becomes a CIEEM Registered Practice
Wildwood Ecology is proud to announce that it has become one of the first ecological consultancies to be awarded a Registered Practice status by CIEEM (the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management). This accolade underlines our commitment to high professional standards …
What do Ecologist do on their day off?
Congratulations and well done to Assistant Ecologist Peter Hacker (on the right in the photo) who competed in the London West Tough Mudder on 4th May and raised £260 for our charity of the year Cirencester Opportunities Group. Surprisingly he was back …
Natural England Wildlife Licensing
Back in December 2018 Natural England gave details as to how they planned the formation of the new Natural England Wildlife Licensing Service (NEWLS) and how they will be implementing charges for mitigation licences in a phased manner from April 2019. Background …
Assistant Ecologist Jessica Snow talks about the Great Crested Newt
At Wildwood Ecology conducting protected species surveys is an integral part of our work and this includes assessing the ecological value of a site for great crested newts (GCN). Find out more about this protected species from Jessica Snow, one of our …
My re-vision as an ecologist
Managing Director, Richard Dodd, reflects on why he works as an ecologist and how that has shaped what we do as a company. It was 1st May 1997. Two years of my Zoology degree now completed at Cardiff University. Two great years …
Assistant Ecologist, Peter Hacker, talks about Reptile Surveys
At Wildwood Ecology conducting protected species surveys is an integral part of our work and this includes assessing the ecological value of a site for one or more of the six native reptile species found in the UK. Common species of reptile …
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