ECOLOGY NEWS

New and useful guidance in relation to the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 26 February 2010

New and useful guidance in relation to the Protection of Badgers Act 1992

Badger setts, as well as Badgers themselves are protected by the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. This defines a Badger sett as “any structure or place which displays signs indicating current use by a Badger”. New guidance, issued by Natural England at the end of June 2009 provides some help as to what constitutes ‘current use’.

Great Crested Newts will soon be on the move!
11 February 2010

Great Crested Newts will soon be on the move!

The end of this icy cold winter and some recent rainfall will kick start the emergence of Great Crested Newts and migration across land to a suitable breeding pond.

Species Update: Lichens as biomonitors
17 November 2009

Species Update: Lichens as biomonitors

Lichens have long been recognised as excellent biomonitors. The presence or absence of particular species can provide a great deal of information about current and historic environmental conditions.

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OTHER ECOLOGY ARTICLES

ADAS A+ competition winner
03 February 2010

ADAS A+ competition winner

When A+ was launched a competition was set up for all new registrants. We are pleased to announce that the competition winner was Malcolm Wooldridge from Scottish and Southern Energy...

Bats in the Landscape
27 January 2010

Bats in the Landscape

New planning guidance means it is no longer simply a case of surveying for bat roost sites in buildings and trees: planners are now looking for the protection of bats...

Growing Assets
24 November 2009

Growing Assets

When house builders Leach Homes began considering a planning application for the construction of a new housing development at Kennett Park in Suffolk, two major environmental concerns were immediately identified...

Bats in the building
24 November 2009

Bats in the building

Environmental and ecological surveys were an integral part of the planning application following investigations into the final development phase of Chorley Royal Ordnance Factory in Lancashire.

A Rough Guide to Tree Preservation Legislation
01 October 2009

A Rough Guide to Tree Preservation Legislation

Legislation was introduced to protect trees and woodlands which make a significant impact on their local surroundings. It is particularly relevant where there is a perceived threat to a tree,...