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Bat Surveys
25 Apr 2013 | Tags: news, practice, ecology, projects, notice
Bat surveys are complicated due to their high level of protection, differing requirements of the UK species and their close association with man-made structures. As a result it is important to consider them early in project-planning to avoid later delays... Don't miss out on this year's survey season
Reptile Surveys
28 Mar 2013 | Tags: news, practice, ecology, projects, notice
With the weather getting warmer at last, our native reptiles are becoming more and more active - emerging from hibernaculas, basking, hunting and getting ready for the breeding season... Don't miss out on this year's survey season
Great Crested Newt Surveys
28 Feb 2013 | Tags: news, practice, ecology, projects, notice
Spring is most definitely upon us, although it may not feel like it quite yet, and most Great Crested Newts (GCN) will have already emerged from hibernation. Now they'll be heading for their nearest breeding ponds... Don't miss out on this year's survey season
Ash Dieback Control Plan published
07 Dec 2012 | Tags: news, practice, ecology
A new initiative to tackle the spread of Ash Dieback was published this week, along with the Interim Report of the new Tree and Plant Health Taskforce.
South Downs Planning Advice Note
31 Aug 2012 | Tags: news, practice, ecology, environmental planning, projects
This month saw the launch of a new planning advice note for the South Downs National Park Authority, jointly prepared by Urban Edge Envirnmental Consulting and Alison Farmer Associates
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