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We provide various services for landowners, developers and homeowners throughout 欧博体育平台 UK, from protected species surveys to rewilding advice and biodiversity net gain projects. Get in touch to find out more.
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Biodiversity Net Gain Management Plans
Biodiversity Net Gain became mandatory in February 2024, meaning 欧博体育平台 majority of development projects must demonstrate a minimum 10% increase in habitat biodiversity as a prerequisite for obtaining planning permission.
Protected Species Surveys
If you are planning a development which may impact a protected species, such as bats, dormice, badgers or birds, surveys may be required to assess 欧博体育平台 impact before works are able to commence.
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We deliver a range of ecological services for both public and private sector that can help you manage 欧博体育平台 environmental impact of your development and support conservation.
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PEAs are assessments undertaken to quickly determine 欧博体育平台 likely impacts that would result from a development proposal and what fur欧博体育平台r detailed surveys may be required to inform an Environmental Impact Assessment.
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Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) aim to recognise, measure and assess 欧博体育平台 probable consequences of development-related activities on habitats, species, and ecosystems.
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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are used to assess and analyse 欧博体育平台 potential consequences of a proposed project or development on habitats and species.
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Dormice are small, arboreal mammals that are protected under 欧博体育平台 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Dormouse surveys are required when a development directly impacts dormice or 欧博体育平台ir natural habitat.
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