Ecological support throughout development projects can help reverse the contribution made by loss of habitat to the catastrophic reductions in butterfly populations over the past 40 years.
Author Archives: John Pilkington
Renewable Energy and Wild Flower Meadows
The recreation of the sorts of meadows which our parents and grand-parents remember so fondly is often not an easy task, because wild flowers and grasses generally prefer nutrient-poor soils.
1000th Dormouse Released
Extinct in 17 of its historical counties and rare in many others, Hazel dormouse populations are being boosted by a significant reintroduction programme.
Garnswllt Dormouse Assessment
Our work at Garnswllt waste water treatment centre included a range of protected species surveys and studies, in particular demonstrating the absence of dormice from the woodland area.
Rosy Starlings – New Neighbours?
Will this attractive member of the starling family make more appearances in a warmer Britain? Climate change could bring us new neighbours and affect our bio-diversity.
World Environment Day
We can grow trees, green our cities, re-wild our gardens, change our diets and clean up rivers and coasts. We are the generation that can make peace with nature.
Be Kind to Nettles Week
Caterpillar of Peacock butterfly – one of more than 40 insect types supported by the Common Nettle plant At this time of year, it seems that barely a day goes by without another opportunity being presented for us to celebrate nature, and whilst “Be Kind to Nettles week” might sound like a joke, it isContinueContinue reading “Be Kind to Nettles Week”
Renewable Energy for Llanelli Site
Ecological surveys are an essential part of the planning and installation processes required to take advantage of the renewable energy provided by the Sun.
Will new Greener Bus Stops help support Bees?
Bee bus stops – an initiative to help our declining pollinator populations – are appearing in a number of cities. Let’s hope the idea is adopted by many more councils and authorities.
New Use for Pontrhydyfen Primary
Purchased in 2020, the new owners of Pontrhydyfen Primary had interesting development plans for which they needed planning permission and supporting ecological reports.
JP Ecological Services 