survey season
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 […]
Seasonal Assistant Ecologist Vacancy – Wellington, Somerset
Are you passionate about the environment, biodiversity, and making a positive impact on the world around you? If so, Seasons Ecology might have the perfect opportunity for you! Seasons Ecology is offering a Seasonal Assistant Ecologist position from May to October 2024, where you can play a meaningful role in supporting planning applications, building repairs, […]
The Hunt for the Great Crested Newt at Swains Lane Local Nature Reserve 2018
In April 2018, Seasons Ecology volunteered to undertake a great crested newt survey at Swains Lane Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 2018. The LNR was designated for its population of great crested newts by Natural England in 2004 and consists of a traditional orchard with both young and veteran trees, semi-improved grassland, mature hedgerows, marshy […]
eDNA testing for great crested newts – until 30th June!
Seasons Ecology are pleased to announce that we are able to offer eDNA (environmental DNA) testing as a method of surveying for great crested newts (GCNs). Following Natural England’s announcement last year stating that eDNA is a valid method of confirming presence/absence of GCNs we are adding it to our array of survey techniques. Extends […]
Shropshire Council Amends Great Crested Newt Survey Planning Guidance
Shropshire Council has amended their Natural Environment Development Guidance Note 1 – When is an ecological assessment required? This note is one of a series of guidance notes published by Shropshire Council. The aim of this particular document is to give clear and concise advice to developers and members of the public on when a […]
Great Crested Newts – Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to several frequently asked questions, which we hope will help you understand great crested newts and the need for surveys, licences and mitigation. You might enjoy testing your knowledge by completing our quick Great Crested Newt Quiz. Why are great crested newts protected? Where do great crested newts live? How long […]
Seasons Ecology wishes you a Happy New Year!
During the past twelve months, in our second year of trading, we have been busy. Not least because both Kate and Hannah have had babies this year. Thanks to two very trusty and hardworking associates, Seasons Ecology has operated as usual and has been involved in some interesting projects. These range from several London-based projects […]
The Spring Survey Season is here at last!
Temperatures have finally reached double figures – Hoorah! The busiest time of the year for surveys is generally the spring. This year spring has arrived a little later. The start of the great crested newt survey season has been affected by the late arrival of spring, but we are finally commencing surveys this week. There […]