Habitat assessment: maintenance, restoration and creation
The diversity and quality of habitats is important for maintaining biodiversity. Many species have very specific habitat requirements for their survival. Their protection, maintenance and enhancement are important for the natural environment while some habitats are protected by law.
Brown & Co provides advice and guidance regarding a range of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, hedgerows and watercourses, also a full surveying and mapping service.
Protected Species Surveys
Within the footprint of a project there is always the potential for protected animals such as otters, water vole, bats and reptiles to name but a few. Their presence needs to be assessed as they are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If they are disturbed, or harmed, this can result in fines and custodial sentences.
Our team provides advice, regulation and surveying to ensure clients comply with the requirements and do not put themselves at risk of prosecution, or inadvertently reduce habitats for rare species.
Farm Biodiversity Action Plans (FBAP)
Our skilled environmental consultants assist clients with the full range of Action Plan (Species, Habitat and Local), and have the knowledge to focus on specific habitats and species which are identified in the locality (Local FBAP).
Each plan has costed actions and targets. Reporting on targets is carried out on a 3 to 5 year cycle. Usually four different species and / or habitats are identified for each farm.