Ecological Surveys
Knight Sky Ecology have extensive experience in providing ecological surveys for a wide range of development proposals including new housing, barn conversions, green energy schemes, industrial developments and transport infrastructure .
Bats
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Preliminary Roost Assessments
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Presence / Absence Surveys
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Tree Climbing
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Transect & Static Monitoring Methods
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Crossing Point Surveys
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European Protected Species Mitigation Licensing
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Non-licensed Method Statements
Birds
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Breeding Bird Surveys
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Nesting Bird Checks
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Winter & Passage Surveys
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Vantage Point Watches
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Wetland Bird Surveys
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Habitat Management Plans
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
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Desktop Studies
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UK Habitat Classification or Phase 1 Habitat Survey Methods
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Assessment of Suitability for Protected Species
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Identification of Potential Constraints and Requirements for Further Survey
Habitats
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UK Habitat Classification Surveys
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Habitat Condition Assessments
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(Extended) Phase 1 Habitat Surveys
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Hedgerows Regulations Surveys
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National Vegetation Classification Surveys
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Habitat Management Plans
Great Crested Newts
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Pond Scoping
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Habitat Suitability Index Assessments
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eDNA Testing ​
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Traditional presence / absence surveys
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Population Size Class Assessments
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Assistance with District Level Licensing (where eligible)
Badgers
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Presence / Absence surveys
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Sett Monitoring (Camera Traps)
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Territory Analysis
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Mitigation Strategies
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Licensing
Otters
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Habitat Evaluation
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Survey for Field Signs & Potential Resting Sites
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Mitigation & Habitat Enhancement Strategies
Water Voles
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Habitat Evaluation
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Survey for Field Signs
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Mitigation & Habitat Enhancement Strategies
Reptiles
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Habitat Evaluation
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Presence / absence surveys
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Mitigation & Habitat Enhancement Strategies
Ecological Clerk of Works
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Pre-construction Checks
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Site Inductions & Toolbox Talks
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Legal Compliance Supervision
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Overseeing Ecological Enhancements