SEASONAL TOPICS NEWS

Working with policy and legislation 01 October 2009

Working with policy and legislation

A key focus within the environmental sector is the continual cycle of policy development, evaluation and implementation and the legislation that comes with that. Not only do we need to ensure that our country is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable but we need to meet both UK, EU and international legislation and obligations.

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 Plc. Malcom is pictured with ADAS Senior Ecologist Peter Hancocks and ADAS Director of Sales and Marketing Martin Buckland.

Protected species advice for Utility Arborists
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 tree work should be carried out. Arboricultural companies must ensure that their staff are familiar with protected species and the habitats they are likely to come across.

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OTHER SEASONAL ARTICLES

What’s new to help nitrogen decisions in spring 2010?
04 February 2010

What’s new to help nitrogen decisions in spring 2010?

ADAS scientists have brought together new and topical information to help farmers make correct nitrogen decisions this Spring. The full text of the advice can be downloaded below this article...

What's on the horizon for energy and renewable energy?
27 January 2010

What's on the horizon for energy and renewable energy?

Is it possible to have 2020 vision? We've had a look at the changes to energy, waste recyling and renewable energy that might occur over the next decade. We’ve also...

Resolutions and responsibility
27 January 2010

Resolutions and responsibility

Whilst our own New Year resolutions might not have made it this far, Corporate Social Responsibility means that the resolutions we make as organisations and businesses need to be more...

Helping Hands in action: ADAS measures village CO2 output
26 January 2010

Helping Hands in action: ADAS measures village CO2 output

As part of ADAS’ Helping Hands initiative, principal consultant Jon Abbatt is providing free support to residents in the small upland village of Killington, Cumbria, to reduce its CO2 footprint...

At risk from ticks?
25 June 2009

At risk from ticks?

Ticks represent a risk to humans, farm and pet animals and recent climatic changes have allowed a marked increase in numbers. Find out more...