Studies into river restoration often focus on fisheries and the maintenance of viable populations. Many stream spawning species, particularly salmonids (salmon and trout) bury their eggs with gravel for protection, in formations called redds. High levels of sediment runoff from fields and bank erosion infiltrates these gravels,
Read more →The River Welland is a typical lowland river flowing through the East Midlands to the Wash. As with many rivers, it has been highly manipulated in the past through flood management, straightening and water abstraction. Ecology Link, in conjunction with the Environment Agency, Welland Rivers Trust and
Read more →As part of the environmental evaluation and targeted higher level stewardship (HLS) programme of Stoneleigh Park, we were commissioned to undertake an extended Phase 1 habitat survey. The fieldwork included an audit of all ancient trees and woodland within the site. Our report included recommendations for protected
Read more →Phase 1 habitat survey and mapping of the entire Blackwater Estuary catchment. This work was commissioned as part of their Countrywide Living Landscapes initiative. A summary document on the Essex Wildlife Trust’s website states that while there are good numbers of Nature Reserves in many parts of
Read more →Building inspection survey for potential ecological constraints to proposed stand refurbishments at their London Road ground. The survey particularly focussed on the likely presence of roosting bats and nesting birds. We were also commissioned to review the Ecology criteria under BREEAM Assessment methods.
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