On February 12th 2024 it became a legal obligation for all developments in England to demonstrate a 10% net gain in biodiversity.
Biodiversity Net Gain - A Guide
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Guide
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) comprises a rapid assessment to identify features of ecological interest on site or within the vicinity of the site in order to understand the impacts arising from a proposed project.
Student Placement - June
Megan is completing an internship as part of my MSc in Species Identification and Survey Skills at Reading University. June has been her busiest month yet with lots of bat surveys and reptile work.
What is an Ecological Survey?
As experts and providers of ecological surveys, Ecology by Design is happy to provide an ultimate guide to what an ecology survey is, that encompasses everything you may need to know about conducting an ecology survey, including the reasons behind them, the features and stages involved, and the end results.
What is Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 79 (formerly Paragraph 55) is part of the National Planning Policy Framework updated in February 2019. This paragraph refers to the circumstances in which planning applications to build new, isolated homes in the countryside can be considered.
Ecology Survey Guidelines- Great Crested Newt Survey
For anyone working on new development, developers in England will need to be aware of the potential environmental impact it could have on native protected species such as The Great Crested Newt.
May - Adder handling, GCN training and lots of Bats!
Beth our MSc student continues her internship with adder handling, newt training and lots of bat work.
Advice, a Violet Beetle and a Lady in Blue
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
There’s an Owl in my Soffit
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
Zoo Nights and Hairy Pappus
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
Oxford Brookes Great Crested Newt Licensing Course Review
On the 2nd and 3rd of May intern; Joe Chidzey participated in a Great crested newt licensing course run by Oxford Brookes university.
Bats, Mats and Automobiles: My first month at Ecology by Design
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
New Water Vole Mitigation Handbook
New Water Vole Mitigation Handbook published by The Mammal Society provides updated survey and mitigation recommendations for the species when submitting for planning or for other construction activies.
We are full of good news
Good news comes in threes, new staff joining us, the opening of a new office and the achievement of Chartered Environmentalist accreditation.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) revolutionising ecology
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a new method for great crested newt monitoring in water bodies.
Emerging technologies in ecology
This year is going to be really interesting in the ecology world. There are various new and exciting technologies being introduced that could really change the way ecology surveys are conducted.
