The proposed installation of solar panels required a combination of surveys and recommendations to enable the project aims to be achieved whilst protecting and enhancing the habitats for some species.
Author Archives: John Pilkington
Plants that can be Hazardous to Grounds Maintenance Teams
Some plants which we have encountered on our surveys of potential development sites and which could harm workers engaged in clearance activities.
Leading UK Residential Developer Helps Hedgehogs
Thrilled to see reports that building developer Taylor Wimpey has pledged to install Hedgehog highways amongst other wildlife protection measures in their new builds. Let’s hope others follow their example.
Easy Mitigations to Help Endangered Swifts
Prompted by a fantastic article by Nick Dixon in the RSPB’s Nature’s Home Magazine, we have been looking at Swift Nesting Bricks, A brilliant concept to help preserve this charming bird that could be easily incorporated into new buildings.
JP Ecological Services 