Ecology Archives - Page 4 of 6

A warm welcome to the new Godalming office

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 expansion of the … Read More

A warm welcome to the new Godalming officekrell-acdnew2020-08-03T11:00:12+01:00

Meadows at North and South Meads

One of our landscape architects came across the North and South Meads owned by Wolfson College, Oxford, while on a site visit. These meadows are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and are relics of Marston’s medieval farming system. There is no evidence to suggest that … Read More

Meadows at North and South Meadskrell-acdnew2020-07-21T11:00:21+01:00

Elm tree woodland

Whilst out undertaking fieldwork associated with an Environment Impact Assessment, one of our assessors was lucky enough to discover themselves in a beautiful elm tree woodland in Cambridgeshire. Elm tree woodlands and trees were once commonplace in the English landscape but started to reduce in the early 1900s after woodland … Read More

Elm tree woodlandkrell-acdnew2020-06-23T09:53:18+01:00

Multifunctional landscapes

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

Multifunctional landscapeskrell-acdnew2020-06-11T14:59:54+01:00

Japanese knotweed emergence

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

Japanese knotweed emergencekrell-acdnew2020-04-17T14:19:53+01:00

ACD Graphics Examples

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

ACD Graphics Exampleskrell-acdnew2020-04-16T11:29:36+01:00

Whitethorn Gardens, Stoke Mandeville

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 … Read More

Whitethorn Gardens, Stoke Mandevillekrell-acdnew2020-02-28T17:12:35+00:00

Licenced for rare reptile surveys

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 … Read More

Licenced for rare reptile surveyskrell-acdnew2020-02-18T13:00:04+00:00

CIEEM Registered Practice Status

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 … Read More

CIEEM Registered Practice Statuskrell-acdnew2020-01-08T09:47:43+00:00

A barbestelle bat encounter!

On 4^th 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 … Read More

A barbestelle bat encounter!krell-acdnew2019-09-10T13:03:33+01:00