Beavers are excellent ecosystem engineers that provide many environmental benefits, including flood alleviation, improvements in water quality, retention of water in periods of drought and wetland habitat creation. However, their activities can cause damage to property, agriculture and fisheries, and…
05
Sep
2023 UK Bat Mitigation Guidelines Published
CIEEM has published the long-awaited and comprehensive UK Bat Mitigation Guidelines 2023. They have been produced by synthesising the most up-to-date research evidence available at this time and the expertise of bat ecologists drawing on decades of experience. Richard Green…
15
Aug
‘Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night’ ILP Guidance Note update released
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) has launched the latest practical guidance on considering the impact upon bats when designing lighting schemes. Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) is increasing at an alarming rate, estimated to have risen over 49% in…
Bat Earned Recognition (ER) – Extension of Accreditation Period beyond the Pilot
Natural England has confirmed that the period for Site Registration submissions under the Bat Earned Recognition (ER) Class Licence by ER Consultants accredited under the ER Pilot has now been extended from 31 December 2022 to 31 March 2023. This…
11
Oct
Beavers receive legal protection in England
On the 1 October 2022 beavers were given legal protection in England, a significant moment for the recovery of this native species. Beavers are now listed in Schedule 2 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, making it…
07
Oct
A465 Heads of the Valley Project Section 2 awarded ICE Chair’s Special Award
The A465 Heads of the Valley Project Section 2 has been awarded the Institute of Chartered Engineers (ICE) Chair’s Special award at the 2022 ICE Wales Cymru Annual Awards. This is a discretionary award presented by the Chair, to recognise…
Publication of Interim Guidance Note on ‘Use of Night Vision Aids for Bat Emergence Surveys and Further Comment on Dawn Surveys’ by Bat Conservation Trust, May 2022
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) has recently published an Interim Guidance Note (IGN) on the Use of Night Vision Aids for Bat Emergence Surveys on their bat survey guidelines page here: Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice Guidelines 3rd…
16
Jul
International Conference on Ecology and Transportation 2021
We are delighted to announce that Richard will be giving a podium presentation of the work on lesser horseshoe bats along the A465 Heads of the Valleys Section 2 Improvement at the 11th biennial ICOET conference that will be held…
10
Jun
Natural England Earned Recognition Pilot Project – Appointment as Assessor
We are delighted that Richard has been appointed as an Assessor for the Bat Earned Recognition Pilot Project. Having demonstrated his expert skills and knowledge of bat ecology, survey and mitigation measures through an application and interview process, Richard’s role…
17
Apr
FREE Great Crested Newt Ecology and Survey Training!
We are running a FREE training course on great crested newts on the 24 & 25 April for Dynamic Dunescapes, a partnership between Plantlife and Natural England. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our spring training courses for a second year…