ACER ECOLOGY
- 16 WORDSWORTH AVENUE
CF64 2RL PENARTH, VALE OF GLAMORGAN
Phone: 029 2041 0036
E-mail: Send messagewww.acerecology.co.uk
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Short profile:
Acer Ecology, based in Cardiff, is an independent wildlife and protected species consultancy providing a full range of ecological services from scoping and protected species survey through to impact assessment, mitigation design, implementation and monitoring. All specialisms are covered including bats, birds, great crested newts, dormouse, reptiles, water voles, badgers and invertebrates.
Acer Ecology undertake projects all over the UK, although the core area for business is south and west Wales (Blaenau Gwent, Brecon Beacons, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan) and the border regions of England (Herefordshire, Shropshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset).
Products
Specialist Vegetation Surveys
Acer Ecology Ltd offers a full range of specialist habitat and vegetation surveys including: * Phase 2 National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys * Hedgerow surveys * River Corridor and River Habitat surveys * Invasive plant surveys including Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed *
Reptile Survey and Mitigation Design
There are four widespread species of British reptile comprising grass snake, slow-worm, adder and common lizard which are all commonly encountered on development sites. These animals are given so called ‘partial protection’ under UK law, and it is an offence to deliberately kill or injure
Otter Survey and licensing
Otters and their habitats are fully protected under UK and European law and developments affecting otters or their resting places will require a European Protected Species Licence prior to the start of bank-side works.
Invertebrate Surveys
Relatively few invertebrates are protected under UK law, although several are listed as Biodiversity Action Plan species and as such, planning authorities expect these to be considered in ecological impact assessments.
Great Crested Newt Survey
Great crested newts are fully protected under UK and European law and are frequently encountered on development sites. It is an offence to kill, capture, or disturb them, or to damage or destroy their ponds or the adjoining terrestrial habitats.
Dormouse Survey (Nest Tube & nut search)
Dormouse are fully protected under UK and European law and it is an offence to kill, capture, or disturb them, or to damage their habitats. There are three main methods of surveying for dormouse comprising nest box, tube surveys and nut searches.
Bird Surveys (Winter & Breeding Birds)
Nearly all birds, their nests and eggs are protected under UK law and some especially rare species are given enhanced protection from disturbance during the breeding season. Almost all development sites have the potential to support nesting birds and this can impose seasonal constraints on
Badger Survey (Winter)
Badgers and their setts are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, which makes it illegal to kill, injure or take badgers or to interfere with a badger sett. Badgers are often affected by development projects and a licence from the statutory agency is needed if disturbing work
Winter Bat Survey (Building Inspection & Scoping Survey)
Bat related survey work and advice forms a major component of our workload and is an area of particular expertise. Our licensed bat specialists are experienced in survey, European Protected Species licensing and mitigation design and implementation.
PDFDetailed description:
Acer Ecology is an independent ecological consultancy providing professional services and advice to a variety of clients including developers, builders, architects, planning consultants, private individuals and other environmental consultancies. The range of ecological services provided includes: Protected Species Surveys, Bat Surveys, Great Crested Newt Surveys, Reptile Surveys, Terrestrial and Aquatic Invertebrate Surveys, Extended Phase One Habitat Surveys, Desk-based Scoping Studies, Ecology Input to CSH / Breeam Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitat Management Plans, GIS Capabilities. The company is based in Penarth, just outside of Cardiff, and operates across Wales and the south-west and border regions of England at highly competitive rates.
We deliver a comprehensive package of ecological services from baseline survey and appraisal through to impact assessment, mitigation design, implementation and monitoring. We have the capacity needed to respond to larger projects, whilst still providing a very individual service to smaller clients.
Our ecologists are all full members of the Institute for Ecological and Environmental Management, the professional body for ecological consultants. All surveys are carried out by fully insured, experienced ecologists holding the relevant licences issued by the Countryside Council for Wales or Natural England
Description in a foreign language:
Acer Ecology is a leading ecological consultancy based in south Wales. Our ecologists are members of the Institute for Ecological and Environmental Management (IEEM), the professional body for ecological consultants. All surveys are carried out by fully insured, experienced ecologists holding the relevant licences issued by the Countryside Council for Wales or Natural England. The range of ecological services provided includes: Phase 1 habitat surveys Acting as Suitably Qualified Ecologists (SQE) in CSH and BREEAM Ecology Assessments Protected species surveys (plants, bats, badgers, great crested newt, otter, water vole, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, white-clawed crayfish etc.) and licence applications Specialist vegetation surveys Ecological Impact Assessments(EcIA) Habitat creation and management plans GIS capabilities On-site works including ecological clerk of works, species translocation, watching briefs, supervision of contractors and tool box talks
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