Biodiversity Enhancements for Local Church
On a breezy, cool May day, Kate and Emma spent the morning at Christ Church, Frome, putting up bat boxes on trees in the church grounds. Several of the trees already had features, such as rot holes, peeling bark and dense ivy cover, which are great locations for bats to roost. The day before, the […]
Climate Emergency
Here at Seasons Ecology, we are trying to do our bit for the Planet. It’s not easy with a Government who seem to be heading in the opposite direction. Rishi Sunak’s five promises to the nation recently to make Britain a better place, did not even mention the Climate Crisis! The media is also seemingly […]
Team Updates at Seasons Ecology
We are pleased to share two recent team updates across our Frome and Wellington offices, reflecting the continued growth and strength of Seasons Ecology. At our Frome office, Emma Shaw has recently taken on the role of Senior Ecologist. Since joining the team only a few years ago, Emma has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical ability, […]
🌿 Join the Seasons Ecology Team – We’re Hiring an Ecological Consultant / Environmental Planner
Seasons Ecology is seeking a confident Ecological Consultant / Environmental Planner (Ecology‑focused) to support our growing range of ecological and planning work as part of our small, supportive team. The Role Based in Tonedale, Wellington on the Somerset/Devon border, this role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of ecological and planning projects […]
Celebrating Our Team’s 2024 Achievements! 🎉
It’s been a year of growth, learning, and big milestones for our small but mighty team! Here’s some of what we’ve accomplished: 🦇 Bat Licences: x2 new NE Class 2 licences secured! x1 new NE Class 1 licence gained, with another application on the way! 🌿 CIEEM Accreditation: x1 new Associate Member of CIEEM, with […]
Plan Early for Bat Activity Surveys in 2025: Avoid Delays and Missed Windows
As we wrap up the 2024 bat survey season, it’s time to reflect on the challenges we faced this year and the lessons we’ve learned to help you plan more effectively in 2025. With increasing demand for bat surveys and new regulatory requirements, careful planning is more crucial than ever for ensuring your projects stay […]
Seasons Ecology’s Bath Team is Moving to Frome!
Exciting news – our Bath-based ecological consultancy team is moving to a new and larger office at 8 Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset BA11 1EQ! The move reflects our growth in providing ecological consulting services, and we needed more space to better serve our clients and expand our services. Our new Frome location, close to […]
🦇 Introducing Night Vision Aids for Bat Surveys 🦇
At Seasons Ecology, we are proud to announce our readiness to roll out Night Vision Aid in line with the latest guidance from the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) in 2023. Embracing innovation, we have meticulously prepared to seamlessly incorporate this new methodology into our services for the up and coming bat survey season (May to […]
Great Crested Newt Survey Season
Now is the time to get in contact and organise great crested newt surveys as the optimum time to survey for these marvellous creatures only lasts a few months: Mid-March to mid-June: Traditional presence/absence survey and population assessment Mid-April to end of June: eDNA presence/absence survey* Great crested newts are our largest native newt species […]
🌿 Marching into Ecological Surveys for Planning and Development! 🦉
As the spring blooms, the ecological team at Seasons Ecology is gearing up for a busy season of surveys tailored for planning and development projects. 🌼🏗️ 🦉 Protected Species Seasonal Considerations: March marks a crucial time for ecological surveys, focusing on protected species that are active and crucial to consider in planning applications. Our experts […]
Seasons Ecology Celebrates National Bird Box Week: Nesting Birds & Habitat Creation
In the heart of National Bird Box Week, which ran from February 14th to February 21st 2024, Seasons Ecology’s team were busy installing bird boxes in the South West. This timely initiative aligns perfectly with the upcoming breeding bird season. Preparing for Breeding Bird Season As we transition into the breeding bird season, the timing […]