It's an oak-less cause, or is it... One of the most valuable native trees in our country is the English oak (Quercus robur). It provides an incredible number of benefits and needs for our society and our environment. As an environmental practice we seek to get as many of [.....]
When assessing the impact of a potential new development on its surroundings, and during the design process, landscape architects and landscape officers often refer to Landscape Character Assessments. They provide an insight into which elements make the landscape unique, valued, which features should be considered for retention, and how landscapes [.....]
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has published a new discussion paper on ‘Natural Capital and Environmental Net Gain’. Natural capital can be defined as the world’s stocks of natural assets which include geology, soil, air, water, and all living things. Therefore, this has the potential to impact society, economies, air [.....]
Did you know that since 2019, 47% of staff members at ACD Environmental have attended a Mental Health First Aid course? Alongside completing a physical First Aid course, ACD considers mental health just as important and actively encourages its employees to participate in courses and activities that promote this. Directors, [.....]
ACD Environmental have been actively involved with charity fundraising and the last few months have been no different. Aside from our yearly fundraising events we have been donating in other ways. Recently, ACD were able to donate 15 laptops to 2 charities, Camara Education and HEALS of Malmesbury. [.....]