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The link between climate change and landscape architecture

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Over recent years, the earth’s average temperature has increased, resulting in sea levels rising and wildfires spreading globally. Both of which have had a major impact on our eco systems, animal habitats, and people’s livelihoods and communities. Although this may not have affected you personally, in years to come we ... Read More
4th June 2021ACD Environmental

Why do hedgehogs need our help?

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology, Landscape Architecture
When was the last time you saw a live hedgehog? Are you plagued by slugs and snails on your herbaceous borders or your allotment? Our iconic, beloved, and charismatic mammal is native across the UK but is on the priority species list. Hedgehogs are listed as vulnerable on the Red ... Read More
1st June 2021ACD Environmental

Hedge trimming

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology, Landscape Architecture
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
27th May 2021ACD Environmental

Fruit trees

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
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
18th May 2021ACD Environmental

Ecological enhancements

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology
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! In this ... Read More
7th May 2021ACD Environmental

Japanese knotweed problems?

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology, Landscape Architecture
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
28th April 2021ACD Environmental

How landscape can help manage flood risk

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
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
22nd April 2021ACD Environmental

Tackling the Climate Emergency – LI CPD

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Tackling the Climate Emergency: Mitigation, Adaptation and Biodiversity 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 of our time - the climate and ecological emergencies, and to hear what we can do as ... Read More
30th March 2021ACD Environmental

Tick Bite Prevention Week 2021

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by ACD Environmental / / Other
It's tick season - beware!   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 symptoms, ... Read More
25th March 2021ACD Environmental

Oak processionary

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture
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 these integrated ... Read More
17th March 2021ACD Environmental