During April we welcomed three new starters to the business building on our ambitious growth plans.
Ecology placement
During April we welcome Beth England to the team. She joins our team on placement from the University of Reading to learn all about ecology surveys.
Getting to grips with grapnels
Ecologist Lindsay Stronge recently attended a Species Recovery Trust training course on identifying aquatic plants.
Advice, a Violet Beetle and a Lady in Blue
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
There’s an Owl in my Soffit
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
Zoo Nights and Hairy Pappus
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
Have I Got Newts for You...
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
Sedges have edges.....
Ecologist Lindsay Stronge recently attended a training course on sedge identification with the Species Recovery Trust.
Oxford Brookes Great Crested Newt Licensing Course Review
On the 2nd and 3rd of May intern; Joe Chidzey participated in a Great crested newt licensing course run by Oxford Brookes university.
Bats, Mats and Automobiles: My first month at Ecology by Design
Hi, my name is Joseph and I’m a student studying MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills at the University of Reading. I’m currently on my placement at Ecology by Design and have decided to write a blog to document my progress.
Bats in woodlands course review – CIEEM/Jim Mulholland
At the beginning of August Senior ecologist Jo Greetham attended the CIEEM course “Surveying for Bats in Woodlands” by Jim Mulholland.
Arable plant course review – Species Recovery Trust
We spent the day assessing the field margins of Roundwood Farm, one of the countries richest sites for rare arable plants.
New Water Vole Mitigation Handbook
New Water Vole Mitigation Handbook published by The Mammal Society provides updated survey and mitigation recommendations for the species when submitting for planning or for other construction activies.
Health and safety for ecologists
Health and safety is paramount for us to ensure our team work safely and efficiently. Any gadget that can aid us to this end is invaluable. The SPOT Gen 3 is potentially one such product.
We are full of good news
Good news comes in threes, new staff joining us, the opening of a new office and the achievement of Chartered Environmentalist accreditation.
Startup, first few months in reflection
Environmental DNA (eDNA) revolutionising ecology
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a new method for great crested newt monitoring in water bodies.
Emerging technologies in ecology
This year is going to be really interesting in the ecology world. There are various new and exciting technologies being introduced that could really change the way ecology surveys are conducted.
Cloud accounting behind Ecology by Design
At Ecology by Design we are really interested in new technologies and innovative ideas to streamline both the ecology services that we offer and the business systems we use behind the scenes. We run a completely paperless cloud based office.
Great Crested Newt Survey FAQ
It is that time of year again when ecologists emerge from hibernation and look to plan surveys for the coming season. The first milestone are Great Crested Newts with the survey season spread between mid-March and mid-June.