It is easy to trim a hedge into a regular rectangle, but you are often faced with a problem where the bottom of the hedge starts looking a bit sparse whilst the top half is looking lush and green. This is because the bottom of the hedge is less likely … Read More
Fruit trees within the landscape are beneficial for a variety of reasons: they contribute to the local ecology by providing a food source for a variety of species; provide flowering decorative trees which are visually appealing within the landscape; grow edible fruits; and provide focal areas within open spaces where … Read More
ACD Environmental have been working with Howarth Homes, on behalf of Paradigm Housing, assisting with ecological and landscape architecture consultancy services for their project in Enfield.
Recently, one of our ecologists had the pleasure of visiting the project nearing completion, which does not happen often but was greatly received! … Read More
Did you know, that the presence of Japanese knotweed on a development site has the potential to lead to prosecution (imprisonment of 2 years) and / or compensation claims (up to £5000)?
It can potentially cause damage to buildings, hard surfaces and the ecosystem of the surrounding area, swamping native and … Read More
As our population grows our demand for natural resources increases, which in turn puts enormous pressure on our land and our natural soils. Soils act as a natural sponge and can attenuate rainfall at the source. Heavy and storm event rainfall can wash away this valuable resource, and in turn … Read More
Online CPD held by the Landscape Institute.
In September last year, staff members of ACD took part in a two-day CPD covering the vital and pressing issues … Read More
This year, Tick Bite Prevention Week is held this week between the 22nd-28th March.
With this in mind, ACD has updated and provided their readers with a Ticks & Lyme Disease Information Sheet.
Download the information sheet below to understand more about ticks, Lyme disease and it’s … Read More
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 these integrated … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More
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