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…
What’s it like to work at Richard Green Ecology?
Meet Alex Poole, our latest recruit, who joined us late last summer. Here's his account of how it's gone so far... "I first contacted Richard Green Ecology during my Environmental Consultancy Master’s degree at Plymouth University. As part of the…
01
Feb
CQMS Safety Scheme Accreditation
Richard Green Ecology has one again been successful in gaining re-accreditation under the CQMS Safety Scheme. Accreditation ensures companies are assessed in accordance with the SSIP Core Criteria, an industry recognised standard, demonstrating compliance with UK health and safety standards. As well…
22
Jun
New survey licences obtained
Richard has recently obtained the following survey licences from Natural England: A27 – licence to disturb cirl buntings during surveys. Whilst every effort is made to avoid disturbance of cirl buntings during observational surveys, the RSPB recommend that a Natural…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Ecological Work
We are continuing to operate, despite the current Coronavirus situation, although we have had to change our working practices, including working from home and ensuring that site visits/surveys are ‘critical’ and safe to undertake. Our Coronavirus Policy will be continuously…
26
Oct
Badger Class Licence to undertake sett closure and destruction of setts (CL32)
Richard Green is one of a relatively small number of consultants in England who holds this licence, having demonstrated a high level of earned recognition in this field. This licence permits persons registered under this licence to interfere with badger…
26
Jul
Developers Ordered to do More to Protect Britain’s Wildlife
Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has announced new expectations on how developers can protect specific species, including using ‘hedgehog highways’ and hollow swift bricks in new build homes. The guidance, published yesterday, builds on the government’s planning rulebook adopted last…
Congratulations Rory on obtaining your Class 2 Bat Survey Licence!
Rory Chanter was so happy to receive his Natural England Class 2 Bat Survey Licence that he got Deva to bring in bat cakes on his behalf. Thanks Deva!
23
Apr
Successful bat mitigation examples
Bat loft and ‘squeeze box’ In 2017, Richard obtained a licence from Natural England to undertake modifications to a farmhouse and outbuilding, including the re-roofing and modification of the farmhouse loft and modifications to the outbuilding. The farmhouse was used as a maternity roost…
15
Feb
Update on Natural England Wildlife Licence Charges
Natural England will be implementing charges for mitigation licences in a phased manner from April 2019, with the specific timing dependent on the successful implementation of business improvements to strengthen customer service delivery. Natural England are aiming to implement the…