BETTS ECOLOGY CASE STUDY: ECOLOGICAL SURVEY AND HABITAT MAPPING

Background

Betts Ecology have been carrying out ecological impact assessments, Phase 1 and Phase habitat surveys, baseline and other surveys for well over thirty years. This is an example but in many ways all are bespoke and tailored to clients’ needs and site conditions.

Client & Location

Major national property agents – East Midlands

Operations

Betts Ecology carried out initial baseline surveys, followed by detailed appraisals of terrestrial birds, mammals, herpetofauna, macro-invertebrates (entomology), botany (including Phase 2 phytosociology), general aquatic fauna & flora, and ecological impact assessments. Bats, otters, muntjac, peregrines, reptiles, nine-spined stickleback orchids, lichens and Japanese knotweed were of special consideration.

Outcome

Betts Ecology produced a full suite of specialist technical reports and proposals for avoidance, mitigation and compensation working in concert with the local planning authority and wildlife organisations to deliver project-sensitive biodiversity protection and enhancement.

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