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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Changes 2026: The 0.2-Hectare Exemption and New Planning Rules Explained
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Changes 2026The 0.2-Hectare Exemption and New Planning Rules ExplainedEngland's Biodiversity Net Gain rules changed on 6 August 2026. Here is what the new 0.2-hectare exemption, self-build reform and offsite flexibility mean for planning...
Bespoke Bat Surveys Supporting the Restoration of Broad Avenue
Bespoke Bat Surveys Supporting the Restoration of Broad AvenueEcological support for heritage restoration at Cirencester ParkClient:Bathurst EstateLocation:Cirencester, GloucestershireServices: Ground Level Tree Assessment (GLTA) Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)...
Otter Monitoring and Habitat Connectivity Across the River Thaw Catchment
Otter Monitoring and Habitat Connectivity Across the River Thaw Catchment Wildlife camera surveys supporting conservation and safer ecological movement within the Vale of Glamorgan Client:Restore the Thaw (Vale of Glamorgan)Location:Various locations across the...
Ecological Planning Support for a Wildlife-Friendly Garden Development
Ecological Planning Support for a Wildlife-Friendly Garden Development Protected species surveys, great crested newt eDNA testing and habitat enhancement at The Yews, near StroudClient:Scott and Chris SissonsLocation:The Yews, StroudServices: Preliminary...
Delivering a Complex Active Travel Route Through a Sensitive River Corridor
Delivering a Complex Active Travel Route Through a Sensitive River Corridor Ecological surveys, bat licensing and on-site supervision supporting a 10km walking and cycling route in the Rhondda Fach valleyClient:Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough...
Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain for Affordable Housing in Swindon
Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain for Affordable Housing in Swindon Ecological surveys, PEA and BNG assessment supporting a brownfield residential development at Oakfield CampusClient:Swindon Borough CouncilLocation:Oakfield Campus, SwindonServices: Preliminary...
Delivering Complex Bat Mitigation Without Delays at Townhill Campus
Delivering Complex Bat Mitigation Without Delays at Townhill Campus Bat surveys, EPS licence management and bespoke mitigation design for multi-species roosts in SwanseaClient:MorganstoneLocation:SwanseaServices: Bat activity surveys (dusk emergence surveys)...
Bat Licensing and Ecological Support for Cave Protection Works
Bat Licensing and Ecological Support for Cave Protection Works Bacon Hole Cave, Gower Peninsula – National Trust (Wales)Client:National Trust (Wales)Location:Gower Peninsula, SwanseaServices: European Protected Species Licence (bats – hibernation roost)...
Wildwood Ecology Joins The Ecology Group
We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that on 31st March, Wildwood Ecology joined the growing market leader in ecological and environmental consultancy, Ecology Group. Wildwood Ecology | Certified B Corporation™ was born in Wales under the...
Ecological Support for Award-Winning Barn Conversion: The Cowshed
The Cowshed: Award-Winning Barn Conversion Ecological Support for an Award-Winning Barn Conversion in GloucestershireClient:Private ClientArchitect:Design StoreyLocation:Little Rissington, GloucestershireServices: Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA) Bat emergence...
Non-Native Species: What Every Ecologist Needs to Know
As ecologists, we expect surprises in the field, but some discoveries carry more weight than others. Non-native invasive species can cause serious ecological damage, present legal challenges, or even pose risks to our health. For these reasons, spotting and recording...
Grow Your Future: A Career in Arboriculture
By Matthew Norman, MArborA TechICFor Senior Arboriculturist Arb Ambassadors are volunteers who team up with the Arboricultural Association to inspire young people to consider a career in arboriculture. By giving talks and presentations in schools, we aim to spread the...