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Multifunctional landscapes

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture
Multifunctional landscapes are becoming increasingly popular and are providing a creative way to adapt green spaces. Whilst visiting a park recently we noticed that on the surface of it it was an attractive place for people to visit, take their daily exercise, meet up with friends and family (whilst observing ... Read More
11th June 2020ACD Environmental

Fully verifiable photomontages

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
ACD Environmental was excited to undertake fieldwork with NJC Surveys in Essex. The purpose of this fieldwork was to gather baseline information including photography and total survey station data for the production of fully verifiable photomontages. This fieldwork was not only undertaken in line with the Landscape Institute’s ‘Visual Representation ... Read More
27th May 2020ACD Environmental

Health and safety tree surveys

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture
ACD has recently been working with Horndean, Old Windsor and Bramshott & Liphook parish councils to ensure that they meet their duty of care to users of their land from a tree perspective. This included conducting health and safety tree surveys for parish councils, parks and cemeteries to ensure the trees ... Read More
1st May 2020ACD Environmental

Japanese knotweed emergence

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology, Landscape Architecture
Now is the time to start looking out for signs of Japanese knotweed!   During the winter the plant dies back, but now you will be able to see the bamboo-like stems emerging. Japanese knotweed is an invasive, non-native plant that suppresses other plant growth and therefore it is an offence to ... Read More
17th April 2020ACD Environmental

ACD Graphics Examples

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture
ACD has developed a strong graphics department, specialising in a variety of 2D and 3D programmes. Utilising software which is appropriate to the project and ranging from simple line drawings to fully rendered packages. We are able to tailor our graphics to not only suit the project but also client ... Read More
16th April 2020ACD Environmental

COVID-19 – Business continuity

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by ACD Environmental / / Other
We have spent the past few weeks following developments on the COVID-19 pandemic.   During this period of uncertainty, we’re here to support our clients and to ensure that we can continue to offer arboricultural, archaeological, ecological and landscape architectural consultancy and design services as normal. We are committed to providing our ... Read More
17th March 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture
Following our series of blogs regarding the variety of factors that need to be considered when specifying trees within residential schemes. We have put together an information sheet with all chapters included.   Please see below to read the information in full.   Specifying Trees in Residential Schemes 2020
4th March 2020ACD Environmental

Whitethorn Gardens, Stoke Mandeville

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture
ACD Environmental was excited to attend the official launch of Whitethorn Gardens, Stoke Mandeville. Although a little wet it did not dampen the spirits of those who attended. ACD Environmental started work on this project with Kier Living in 2018, assisting with the full suite of ecological and arboricultural surveys, ... Read More
28th February 2020ACD Environmental

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:   Initial Planting Size The initial planting size of trees is an important factor to consider when specifying trees. Trees can be bought at sizes ranging from ... Read More
13th February 2020ACD Environmental