Ecology Link undertook an invertebrate habitat scoping assessment of a section of cliff along the seafront near Clacton-on-Sea. This was part of a wider cliff stabilisation programme along the beach section of the Clacton to Holland coastline. Coastal habitat can provide important communities for invertebrates. The survey
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SEND Schools – nationwide surveys at 15+ sites In 2018, Ecology Link was commissioned by HSP Consulting, on behalf of the Department for Education to survey between 15 and 19 sites nationwide to meet the demand for an increased number of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
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Ecology Link has been commissioned by Carillion and Network Rail, to undertake desk-based environmental assessment surveys at multiple sites on the east and west coast mainlines. Start of track renewal Other cross country rail links are also included, particularly in the north of the UK. Using the
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Ecology Link was commissioned by LSI Architects to undertake an initial tree survey under British Standard 5837 (2012) Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction.
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Ecology Link was commissioned by a range of companies including TCL Group and Carillion to undertake nesting bird surveys.
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Ecology Link was commissioned by Taylor Wimpey to complete great crested newt surveys for a number of ponds at a proposed development site in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Habitat Suitability Index survey Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) surveys were completed for all ponds identified, to establish the requirement for further
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As part of the redevelopment of the former British Timken site at Duston in Northampton, Ecology Link was commissioned to undertake an invertebrate habitat scoping assessment. Site Description & Methodology The site was predominantly a gravel substrate covered by poor semi-improved grassland. Large areas were under ephemeral
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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
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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
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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
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