Innovation & Monitoring

Truckeast, Nottinghamshire Avian Ecology was commissioned to undertake ecology surveys on a site that had planning permission with no consideration for ecology. A change in layout design (including re-directing the watercourse) had flagged the need for ecology surveys despite works currently ongoing. Avian undertook a water vole habitat assessment and an initial survey found presence [...]

Protos Recovery Facility, Cheshire Avian Ecology have assisted with baseline surveys on a number of plots within the Protos development area. The most recent development plot involved re-directing a ditch so it would no longer flow through the Site but around the perimeter. As part of the baseline ecology surveys, Avian Ecology set out to [...]

The Grange Solar Farm, Nottinghamshire Avian Ecology provided ecological support for a solar farm based in Nottinghamshire. This involved a range of baseline surveys and reporting including writing an Ecological Assessment report, eDNA report, Biodiversity Management Plan and Biodiversity Impact Assessment using the Defra Metric 2.0. Clear client liaison has been crucial throughout the project, [...]

Lochluichart Extension II Wind Farm The Lochluichart Extension II Wind Farm was approved by The Highland Council in June 2020. The Wind Farm, located near to Garve in Ross and Cromarty was submitted by Infinergy Ltd and Avian Ecology we’re pleased to provide technical ecology and ornithology support through the project. The Wind Farm, consisting [...]

Longridge Road Energy Centre, Preston   Avian Ecology joined the project team in 2018 to advise and provide ecological input into an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) for a proposed energy recovery facility at Red Scar Business Park in Preston. A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) was completed by Avian Ecology in September 2018. The habitats on [...]

Braintree Gateway Park Avian Ecology were commissioned to undertaken a suite of ecology surveys and assessments between 2017 and 2019 to inform an outline planning application for the Braintree Gateway Park in Essex. The proposed development comprised c.250 residential dwellings alongside a larger mixed-use development including retail, commercial space and further housing. We consulted with [...]

Birch Tree Farm, Merseyside Old barns and farm buildings are often valuable for bats, which are afforded full legal protection, and this can represent a challenge for developers. However bat presence is rarely a barrier to development and with the right approach can be addressed with minimal effect on the overall project and programme. Avian [...]

Nottingham Island Urban Regeneration Project Nottingham Island is a 12ha site located within the heart of the city and so plays a key role in the Council’s regeneration initiatives. The project site comprises mainly derelict land and buildings, yet brownfield sites can be surprisingly rich in wildlife. Ecology for urban redevelopment can subsequently be more [...]

Constructed Large Scale Wind Farm | Kent New Rides Wind Farm, located on the Isle of Sheppey in North Kent, comprises four wind turbines located in a unique setting adjacent to an RSPB nature reserve and close to an internationally designated site for birds. The area supports large numbers of waterfowl, raptors and breeding waders, [...]

Longmoor Military Firing Range | Hampshire Avian Ecology worked with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and Savills Planning to assist with the development of a new target practice range, which for operational reasons had to be within a short distance of a series of military and naval bases. The only suitable location was set within [...]