Ecological Services

Newly constructed great crested newt breeding pond


Mink raft for monitoring the presence of mink at a water vole site


Common Lizard trapped as part of a reptile translocation
 

Ecological Services

Rural Arisings’ team of experienced ecologists can offer the following services and more either as part of a site restoration project or on a consultancy basis.

- Habitat Surveys
      - Phase 1 Habitat Surveys
      - National Vegetation Classification (NVC)

- Protected Species Survey and Monitoring including
      - Great Crested Newts
      - Bats
      - Dormice
      - Water Voles
      - Birds
      - Reptiles
      - Invertebrates

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Environmental Impact Assessments

- Defra Licence Applications

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Protected Species Mitigation

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Habitat Creation/Restoration
      - Wild Flower Meadows
      - Woodlands
      - Ponds and Wetlands
      - Hibernacula

- Invasive/Alien Species Control and Eradication
      - Japanese Knotweed
      - Himalayan Balsam
      - Giant Hogweed
      - Mink

- Site Management Planning

- Advice on the appropriate management of ecologically sensitive sites