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Great crested newts on your development site can sometimes be seen as an inconvenience and a problem. But, handled in the right way they don’t have to be, and can add value to your development.

We show that, where the theoretical base of sampling is sound, data collected with a simple analytical procedure in mind, can generate far more information than envisaged initially. An example of the compilation of “Biodiversity Quality” indicators is given for a site in the Dutch butterfly monitoring scheme (de Vlinderstichting) and two sites are compared for difference.

Ecological surveys can often require specialist knowledge, however when it comes to invertebrate surveys there is often so much to consider. Here are a few pointers to help you with your survey requirements. 

The Wiltshire Council Ecological Consultancy Framework brings the Ecosulis total to five framework agreements within a space of twelve months. 

Exciting new Environment Agency landscape and habitat management framework secured by Ecosulis in January 2013.

Ecosulis entered a staged tender process and was appointed through the Framework for CSM SSSI Invertebrate Assemblage Assessments by Natural England to undertake condition assessment for invertebrate assemblages as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) features across 27 SSSIs around the UK. The contract commenced in April 2012 and is currently ongoing.

As part of efforts to tackle climate change, the UK Government has set a target for 15% of the UK’s energy to be generated by renewable sources by 2020.

The UK has experienced the wettest summer for 100 years, with recent flooding affecting the whole country. This wet weather has meant that conditions have been difficult for a number of species, particularly bats, and is likely to result in a difficult winter. 

Unique bird-ringing project has been put in place right in the heart of York to gather scientific evidence.

Ecosulis complete a highly successful of invertebrate surveys for Natural England, visiting 27 SSSI sites throughout the UK.