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 [.....]
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 [.....]
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 [.....]
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 [.....]
Here is a look back at all the facts we provided each day in December, through the run-up to Christmas in our ACD Advent Calendar. Welcome to the ACD Environmental advent calendar. Follow our page to receive a fact every day until Christmas! Let’s start off with a fact about [.....]
Everything you need to know about planting for wildlife Green spaces are disappearing at an alarming rate due to urban expansion, therefore gardens and open spaces have become increasingly important, not only to us, but to the wildlife around us. Green spaces help to form green corridors, providing habitats and [.....]
Have you ever been grumpy, had a quarrel, or just felt a little stressed? How often have we told ourselves to go outside and get some fresh air? For many, spending time outside is a regular part of everyday life, taking a break to work on an allotment, walking [.....]
ACD have been very busy with invertebrate and botany surveys this summer and the weather has been great for them! We have found lots of interesting critters. The most species we found in a single site visit was 213 on a grassland site in Oxford. There were also nine [.....]
The Landscape Institute has announced that this week is Plant Health Week. This is to recognise The Food and Agricultural Organisation’s (FAO) International Year of Plant Health 2020, with both events set to celebrate the benefits of healthy plants. The aim is to help protect and enhance plant life for [.....]
ACD Environmental are pleased to inform you of the relocation of our Godalming office. During lockdown we took the opportunity to relocate our Surrey office, from Mill Lane to the historic Fry’s Yard in Godalming, whilst adhering to government guidelines. The Surrey office are delighted to announce the [.....]