This year ACD Environmental had 2 chosen charities; Macmillan Cancer Support and Alzheimer’s Research, both charities very close to our hearts. We decided to have several events, not only are these great for raising funds but also great fun! From bake sales to coffee mornings, to dressing up as a [.....]
Winter is upon us and some species of wildlife have started to hibernate. However, you could be mistaken into thinking that you have to wait until springtime to start ecological surveys. Depending on the type of site, there are many different types of survey that can be carried out in winter. [.....]
We’re proud to announce that 10 ACD Environmental staff took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, a demanding but rewarding 24 mile circular walk over 3 peaks, totalling 2100m ascent. The majority of the group made it back in 10 hours 50mins, with the rest coming in at 11 [.....]
All wild bird species, their eggs and nests are protected by law under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. You must avoid harming birds or to use measures which do not kill or injure them before considering taking harmful action. If vegetation is removed during the main bird nesting season [.....]
Legislation It is an offence to cause or allow Japanese knotweed to spread in the wild under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 section 114 (2) (WCA 1981), as it is one of the plants listed in the schedule. All waste containing Japanese knotweed comes under the control of Part [.....]
Tick Season – Beware! One of the ACD staff returned from field survey work recently, to find that he had five ticks on him, and was naturally worried, so he was recommended to see his doctor and we have since reviewed and updated our Health and Safety Policy as a [.....]
Ecology Newsletter
In 2015 we blogged about the cost of tree planting with cellular pits in hard landscape, and advised that the cost of a large high water demand tree, such as an oak, could be well over £10,000. Even the smallest tree can cost more than £2,500 per pit, and no-one [.....]