The targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 set out in the Environment Act 2021 have seen significant focus on and changes to developer’s biodiversity obligations across the UK.
Tag Archives: development projects
Don’t Pre-empt Planning Permission
The trend to proceed with site clearance ahead of ecological survey is increasing risk, cost, and timelines for development projects and can result in unlimited fines and a prison sentence.
Bird Nests & Developers
Bird nests are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act, so development projects might need surveys and management activities to protect breeding birds and to avoid breaching the law.
Moss Concrete
Will “moss concrete” provide worthwhile benefits in the fight to remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere? At present, the “jury is out”
New Studios for Dragonwood
A series of surveys was required at Dragonwood Studios, south Wales, to determine the extent of reptile and amphibian populations and to advise on mitigation measures.
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.
Why Engage with an Ecological Surveyor?
There is extensive legislation across the UK that protects hundreds of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, plants and invertebrates. This article aims to explain why it is necessary and how we can help you work effectively within it.
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