Winter– do I have to wait to have an ecology survey?
Dark, dismal January, many of us just want to retreat under our duvets and similarly many of our native species are doing the same – all tucked away waiting for Spring. Many of our clients often ask if they must wait to have a preliminary ecological appraisal (PEA) carried out on their site during the […]
Majority of UK consumers prefer products made using renewable energy
Most UK consumers prefer to buy products from companies powered by renewable energy over their competitors who don’t, according to a new survey. The research, by offshore wind specialists Ørsted, showed 86% of respondents believed it was worth purchasing goods made using 100% renewable energy with 73% indicating they would choose products from firms powered […]
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
Recent revised Guidelines produced by IEEM: Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (December 2017). The purpose of these guidelines is to set out the appropriate approach to undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and the appropriate application of PEAs within the planning process. Additionally, the updated guidelines were to ensure consistency in terminology and assessments carried out by ecologists. What is a PEA? PEA is a process rather than a report, it is best […]
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