Energy
We delivered the ecological survey and assessment work for a 100Mw biomass power plant in Southampton Docks – a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project
We provide specialist ecological consultancy advice on energy related projects including large scale solar farms, onshore wind farms, energy from waste plants, biomass power stations and hydropower plants
We provide a complete ecology service from advice at the design stage to ecological surveys, Ecological Impact Assessment, and on-the-ground project implementation.
Our team of over 25 professional ecologists have experience in the specialist ornithological and bat surveys required to support wind farm applications.
We are experts at assessing ecological effects of air quality on international sites as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment Process and have represented our clients at several Public Inquiries for projects related to energy generation from combustion.
Our key services in this sector are
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Ecological survey
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Specialist ornithological and bat surveys
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Mitigation design
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Solution-focussed engagement with the design process
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Ecological Impact Assessment
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Water Framework Directive (Regulations) assessment
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Assessment of impacts on International sites as part of Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA),
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Assessment of the effects of air quality on International sites
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Nutrient neutrality calculations and mitigation advice.
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Stakeholder engagement, including with Natural England Local Planning Authorities and others.
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Public Inquiry
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Natural England Licensing, including supervision of implementation
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Post Construction Monitoring
