ECOLOGY ARCHIVE

2010

24 June 2010

ADAS – one of the top seeds again this year!

ADAS’ high Achilles Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) Verify scores make it one of the top seeds in the environmental sector...

09 June 2010

When squirrels attack!

Occasionally, squirrels can cause major problems in power distribution networks by either gnawing through cables or causing power outages by...

21 May 2010

Vegetation management: Railway Strategies

The complexity of vegetation control has grown significantly in recent years. The days are over when management meant cutting down...

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...

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...

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...

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...

2009

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...

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...

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...

01 October 2009

A Rough Guide to the Hedgerows Legislation 1997

Are you aware that unauthorised destruction of even a short length of hedgerow could result in a fine of £5,000...

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...

02 June 2009

Species of the Month: Badgers

Badgers are widespread across the whole country in almost all types of terrain and because digging and baiting still affect...

19 May 2009

Bexhill badgers contained

At Bexhill in East Sussex, ADAS Environmental Consultants devised a solution to deal with Badgers when a sett threatened to...

06 April 2009

Brownfield Biodiversity

Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land (Brownfield sites) has recently been included in the new list of UKBAP Priority...

27 February 2009

Protected species advice for Utility Arborists

Recent changes to the protection measures for wildlife and their habitats will have an impact on the way that utility...