Seasons Greetings!
We would like to wish all our clients a very Happy Christmas and New Year and to thank you for your business these past few months. Seasons Ecology was formed on 15th August of this year and in that short time we have advised on a variety of projects. From her base on the Devon […]
BREEAM Calculator
Seasons Ecology has created an Excel spreadsheet based upon the formula provided within BREEAM, Code for Sustainable Homes and EcoHomes guidance for calculating the change in ecological value of a site. The calculator allows users to enter site specific information including habitat plot types, areas and species numbers before and after development. Once this information […]
BREEAM Ecology Credits
In general up to eight credits are available for LE 02 – LE 05 of BREEAM 2011 assessments (subject to specific schemes) and up to seven credits for Eco 1 – Eco 4 of EcoHomes and Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, which relate to the ecology of a site. This can make a real difference […]
Ecology Survey Seasons: November Tips
Why wait until spring? November and December are good months for undertaking specific ecological surveys and site clearance works. Winter surveys, particularly in combination with an ecological desk study, can assess the likely presence of protected species and/or species of note and scope the need for further ecological surveys (if any). This can ensure that […]
Ecology Surveys for all Seasons
Many developers are aware of the constraints that many ecological survey seasons can have on a project programme having previously encountered delays to planning applications due to the likes of hibernating bats and great crested newts, for example. However, there are some ecological surveys that can be undertaken throughout the year and can help project […]
Seasons Ecology is Formed!
Kate Hayward and Hannah Maben have teamed up to provide bespoke ecological services throughout the UK. Based in Bath and Wellington (Somerset) respectively they are able to provide a comprehensive range of ecological consultancy services including habitat and species surveys using over 20 years of experience between them. Having both run a successful small environmental […]