Case Studies

Nottingham Island is a 12ha site located within the heart of the city and so plays a key role in the Council’s regeneration initiatives. The project site comprises mainly derelict land and buildings, yet brownfield sites can be surprisingly rich in wildlife. Ecology for urban redevelopment can subsequently be more challenging than perhaps might be […]

Old barns and farm buildings are often valuable for bats, which are afforded full legal protection, and this can represent a challenge for developers. However bat presence is rarely a barrier to development and with the right approach can be addressed with minimal effect on the overall project and programme. Avian Ecology has suitably licensed

Avian Ecology, working on behalf of Falck Renewables Wind, has recently provided full ecological and ornithological support for the proposed Mochrum Fell Wind Farm, near the village of Corsock in Dumfries and Galloway, leading to the submission of a planning application in October 2020. Our role was to determine the most effective approach to planning

Avian Ecology is regularly asked to provide advice to a number of developers, committed to delivering viable wind farm schemes at complex sites, on how wind turbines may be sited sympathetically away from golden eagle ranges, avoiding or minimising the potential for effects upon breeding pairs as a result of habitat loss. Wind farms may

Avian Ecology, on behalf of Electricity Supply Board (ESB) provided lead ecological and ornithological expertise for the proposed Craigneil Wind Farm, an 11-turbine scheme located on moorland at Rickarton, approximately 6.5km north west of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. Commencing in 2013, our team provided full technical support from the completion of baseline surveys , through to Environmental

The proposed Kirkan Wind Farm is a joint project for Coriolis Energy and the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), and comprises a 17-turbine scheme located within the Straithvaich Estate, approximately 6km north of Garve, Highlands. Avian Ecology provided lead ecological and ornithological expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, commencing in 2016 with the scoping

Avian Ecology joined the project team in 2018 to advise and provide ecological input into an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) for a proposed energy recovery facility at Red Scar Business Park in Preston. A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) was completed by Avian Ecology in September 2018. The habitats on site were dominated by semi-improved neutral/marshy

Avian Ecology were commissioned to undertaken a suite of ecology surveys and assessments between 2017 and 2019 to inform an outline planning application for the Braintree Gateway Park in Essex. The proposed development comprised c.250 residential dwellings alongside a larger mixed-use development including retail, commercial space and further housing. We consulted with the LPA on

Avian have provided ecological support for a number of solar farm sites across the UK ranging from Cornwall to Nottinghamshire and Basingstoke, for a major renewables company. Sites have ranged in size (averaging at 100ha) and requirements; such as non-EIA to EIA developments. Survey works have included Extended Phase 1 habitat and botanical survey as

The Lochluichart Extension II Wind Farm was approved by The Highland Council in June 2020. The Wind Farm, located near to Garve in Ross and Cromarty was submitted by Infinergy Ltd and Avian Ecology we’re pleased to provide technical ecology and ornithology support through the project. The Wind Farm, consisting of up to 5 turbines,