Newts, sand martins, badgers and bats are the highlights for Lyvy one of our interns this month.
Conservation Covenants, Biodiversity Net Gain and Whether These Fancy Terms Mean Anything for You May 2021
Find out all you need to know about the Environmental Bill becoming law later this year. For conservation covenants, here is all the info.
Interns join us for 2021
During April three interns joined us from the MSc in Species Identification and Survey Skills course at the University of Reading. Our blog will be turned over to the three of them for a monthly post talking about their experiences and the skills they gain working with us.
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Guide
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) comprises a rapid assessment to identify features of ecological interest on site or within the vicinity of the site in order to understand the impacts arising from a proposed project.
Ecological Impact Assessment Guidelines: Process Overview and Lead times
Learn everything you need to know about ecological impact assessments from experienced ecologists, including the EcIA process, lead times and costs.
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Process in Ecology
The PEA Process, or preliminary ecological appraisal process, is an ecology service that identifies any ecological impact of a proposed development. In this guide, Ecology By Design takes a closer look at the process of a preliminary ecological appraisal, the costs involved, and what to expect.
Protected Species Habitat Guide for Developers UK
This guide provides information regarding the most common protected species, where you may find them, and what needs to be done should they be discovered.
Ecology Scoping Survey Guidelines
The simplest form of ecology survey is called ecology scoping. Here we offer some guidelines of what is entailed in the process.
What we’re looking for in an intern / graduate
We are increasingly getting job applications from students or recent graduates. To help them we have pulled together a mini guide on how to apply to jobs with some inside information on our processes.
What is an Ecology Consultancy?
An ecology consultancy is a private company that provides advice on ecological matters, often relating to how a planned development or change in land management could affect UK wildlife (including both plant and animal species).
Common questions about bats in the UK
Working as an Ecologist During COVID -19
As with all industries, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the usual function of ecological consultancies. But the show must go on as we all adjust to ‘the new normal’.
What is it Like to Become an Ecologist? Q & A with Beth England
Graduates and new entrants into the ecology sector often wonder what it is like to join an ecology consultancy. This article is a Q & A with graduate ecologist Beth England.
Costs of an Ecological Impact Assessment
Mental Health awareness
Mental health for for you and your colleagues is hugely important. During World Mental Health Day earlier this month we spent time as a team reflecting on what we can do to help each other and ourselves.
Botany Training Day
With such an unusual year resulting in a lot of training being cancelled we thought that a socially distanced outdoor classroom would be perfect for running a botanical training day for the team.
Bat Quiz - Fact or Fiction?
With so many common misconceptions about bats circulating at the moment, leading ecologists at Ecology by Design have decided to create an interactive quiz to debunk the facts from fiction associated with these divisive creatures.
Student Placement - July
Megan is completing an internship as part of her MSc in Species Identification and Survey Skills at Reading University. July has seen her working with badgers, reptiles and dormouse amongst others.
Student Placement - June
Megan is completing an internship as part of my MSc in Species Identification and Survey Skills at Reading University. June has been her busiest month yet with lots of bat surveys and reptile work.
Student Placement - May
Megan is writing a monthly blog on her exploits as an ecologist during her University of Reading Placement. This month she has worked on preliminary ecological appraisals, bat, newt and reptile surveys.