GS Ecology

Ecology surveying and reporting to inform planning applications , e.g. a protected species survey for a builder or developer to submit with a planning application Code for sustainable homes or BREEAM ecology assessments – to demonstrate the sustainability of a new building Protected species licensing such as bat and great crested newt licences for development sites after planning permission has been obtained Providing advice to land managers Writing ecological management plans, such as woodland management and farm environmental plans for England woodland Grant Scheme and Environmental Stewardship applications Advising Local Planning Authorities on their statutory duties in relation to biodiversity, and in particular advising on the ecological impact of planning applications and the validity of reports submitted with planning applications.