This newt is the most highly protected amphibian in Britain and the most secretive in its habits. Licensed ecologists must employ a range of survey techniques to confirm its presence or absence.
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Impact of Aberbargoed Development
Proposals to build houses next to the Aberbargoed Grasslands Nature Reserve, SAC and SSSI required more than usually detailed ecological surveys.
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.
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.
Solar Power for Ponthir Water Treatment
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.
JP Ecological Services 