Bat surveys are frequently requested from those of you submitting planning applications in the various boroughs of Surrey. In fact, in e.g. Waverley, Elmbridge, Guildford and Surrey Heath, a bat survey is a validation requirement for any development proposals that involve demolition. Surrey Wildlife Trust require Bat Surveys Surrey Wildlife Trust oversees the assessment of [...]
Earlier this year, the government announced plans to introduce biodiversity offsetting schemes to the UK. The first pilot schemes are due to begin soon, in Spring 2012, with the stated aim of testing a ‘metric based approach’ towards biodiversity conservation. As a leading Ecological Consultancy, Arbtech have welcomed the move. Similar offsetting schemes are already [...]
In Surrey, Badger Surveys are a frequent requirement for developers to submit, along with an application. Organisations like the East Surrey Badger Group and Surrey Wildlife Trust routinely review planning applications for various council’s within the boroughs of Surrey, and or act as the councils’ internal consultees for matters of biodiversity and protected species, in [...]
From expediting a planning application to securing a mortgage or buildings insurance, an arboricultural report is usually critical to successful outcome. 100% Money Back Guarantee on Arboricultural Reports You should always buy from someone who puts their money where their mouth is. We do this. Our arboricultural reports for planning applications come with 100% money [...]
Old Windsor Bat Emergence Survey Video This blog post explains a little bit about bat surveys and what goes on while our surveyors are at your property! Berkshire bat surveys by Berkshire licensed bat surveyors This was a site we surveyed earlier this year in Old Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire. Previously, a scoping bat [...]
Tree surveys and arboricultural reports may prove necessary in a range of different circumstances. You will need one, for example, if you are a developer seeking planning approval for a new development. Alternatively, tree surveys can also be used when making an application for a mortgage or home loan and prospective buyers can benefit from [...]
Tree surveyors come into their own You may or may not have noticed, but the start of October (3rd to the 9th) was British Tree Week. Designed to promote knowledge and awareness of Britain’s many native species, the week was organised by Bosch Lawn & Garden and featured a variety of special woodland walks and [...]
What do I need to know about planning permission tree surveys? Whether you’re a corporate developer or a home owner looking to build an extension to your property, if you’re going to be building or developing property close to trees, you’ll probably require a tree survey in order to do so. In an increasingly environmentally [...]
Bat Survey indicates Bats are on the increase, or does it? By Robert Oates Arbtech Consulting Ltd Bats in the UK are enjoying a bit of a comeback—no doubt in part to having less of their habitat permanently lost to development. British Waterways’ annual wildlife and biodiversity survey shows that sightings of bats are up [...]
Robert Oates, Arbtech Consulting Ltd, 02 September 2011 For a long time, the UK has enjoyed an international reputation for the protection of its populations of visiting and native seas birds, including e.g. terns, puffins and gannets. However, the RSPB is concerned that this protection of coastal bird populations is waning. An RSPB commentator, Andrew [...]
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