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Ecological scoping surveys provide essential baseline information about a site's ecological characteristics, and allow an assessment to be made of the likely impacts of development on the ecology of a site and adjoining land. A desk study is usually undertaken for a site, to analyse existing ecological data, often held by the Local Biological Records Centre, or local recording groups. A site survey is also conducted by an ecologist using "extended phase 1 habitat" techniques, which is a standardised system used in ecological scoping surveys for assessing, classifying and mapping habitats. This type of ecology survey will also take into account any evidence of, or potential for, protected or notable species of wildlife and their habitats. GreenLink Ecology Ltd has considerable experience of undertaking ecological scoping surveys and producing high quality detailed reports, which describe the habitat characteristics of a site, and highlight any areas of conservation concern. Such ecology reports also put forward measures which can be taken to minimise adverse ecological impacts and make recommendations in terms of what further surveys and mitigation measures may be required for protected or notable species. Contact us for a free and informal discussion regarding your project or site. |
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