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Licenced for rare reptile surveys

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology
In December 2019, Ali Shaw gained her rare reptile licence. ACD Environmental are now pleased to announce that we can carry out rare reptile surveys. There are six species of native British reptiles. Four of these species are widespread and commonly found across the UK: adder Vipera berus, slow worm Anguis ... Read More
18th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 5/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Tree Transplanting There are 3 main ways that trees are provided: bare-root, rootball and containerised. The pros and cons of each are summarised in the table below: ... Read More
13th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 4/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Pollution Tolerance Trees planted in urban areas are likely to be exposed to the air pollution produced by motor vehicles. Pollutants include sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide which can contribute to lower rates of photosynthesis in trees, resulting in lower growth rates. Choosing trees tolerant to these chemicals can mitigate the ... Read More
10th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 3/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Soil Compaction As soil becomes more compacted from pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the oxygen content of the soil becomes lower and lower over time. The majority of tree roots inhabit the depth where oxygen levels are optimal; by compacting the soil the available rooting volume for the tree lowers, which can ... Read More
7th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 2/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Rooting Volumes Trees within urban environments are often planted within small restricted spaces, with only a small amount of space available for roots to grow. Smaller available rooting spaces for trees means less access to water and nutrients, which can often be fatal for proposed trees. The primary direction of tree roots ... Read More
4th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 1/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Over the next few weeks we will be discussing how a variety of factors need to be considered when specifying trees within residential schemes. These factors will include: • Zones of Influence (Part 1) • Drought Tolerance (Part 1) • Rooting Volumes (Part ... Read More
31st January 2020ACD Environmental

School landscape design

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
ACD Environmental can offer a complete school landscape design service for developers who are required to include schools in their development masterplans. We have a dedicated team of specialists who have expertise in designing and overseeing construction of landscapes for new schools and extensions to schools for a local authority. ... Read More
27th January 2020ACD Environmental

CIEEM Registered Practice Status

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology
ACD Environmental is proud to announce that we are now a Registered Practice with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).   CIEEM is the primary professional membership body representing ecologists and environmental managers in the UK.   According to CIEEM, Registered Practices are:   “…champions of high professional standards and the delivery of ... Read More
8th January 2020ACD Environmental

All bark and no bite

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture
Whilst foliage and flowers can be a strong source of colour, the vibrance of bark/stems can often be overlooked. Bark/stems can be seen all year round with the effect often exaggerated in winter when the stems are exposed and the surrounding landscape is diminished and devoid of colour.   Tree species with ... Read More
18th September 2019ACD Environmental

A barbestelle encounter!

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology
On 4th July, ACD undertook a preliminary roost inspection of a barn in Highworth, Swindon. The barn had lots of potential features for roosting bats, with a stone wall containing many holes and crevices which bats could use as summer roosts and also possibly for hibernation. An endoscope was used on ... Read More
10th September 2019ACD Environmental